GradGuard is nominated as a small company finalist by the Phoenix Business Journal.
GradGuard Nominated as One of Phoenix's Best Places to Work
The nomination, which comes from the Phoenix Business Journal, recognizes companies that have created an exceptional workplace culture and employee experience. Factors considered include steps businesses and organizations take that go above and beyond to attract and maintain talent, such as employee benefits, compensation, work-life balance, core values, and mission.
"Our team is the heart of our company, and we are committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive environment that assures that we can fulfill GradGuard's mission to help more than 600 colleges and universities who trust us to educate and protect students from the risks of college life,” said John Fees, CEO and co-founder.
Fees continued, "This recognition as one of Phoenix's Best Places to Work is noteworthy as it recognizes how GradGuard's culture and values assure that our team is enabled to fulfill our mission to protect the nearly 300,000 students and families from financial losses that can disrupt their education. But for GradGuard and our team's commitment, no other organization is focused on protecting students nationwide.”
GradGuard's values make the difference:
- Make it happen by turning challenges into opportunities.
- Do the right thing even when it's difficult.
- Demand excellence from yourself and others.
- Learn for life and stay curious.
- Enjoy the journey not just the results.
"At GradGuard, we believe that investing in our employees is key to our success,” added Leticia Gastelum, Chief People Officer at GradGuard. "We strive to create an environment where people feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. This nomination is a testament to the incredible team we've built.”
GradGuard is proud to be recognized alongside other leading employers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The final ranking and winners will be revealed during an awards event on Dec. 12 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix. View the full list of nominees here.
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About GradGuard
GradGuard is the authority on helping schools educate and protect students from the risks of college life. As the #1 provider of college tuition and renters insurance, GradGuard's pioneering protections have served more than 1.7 million students at more than 1,900 unique institutions.
GradGuard's national technology platform embeds its innovative insurance protections within the enrollment processes of more than 600 institutions in the United States, helping schools increase college completion and reduce the cost of college by covering preventable financial losses.
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