For the fourth time since 2020, HGA has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer, according to the annual Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey by Gallagher. HGA scored in the top quartile of large employers (1000+ FTEs) firms nationally for supporting employees physical, emotional, career, and financial wellbeing.
“It is an honor to be recognized again for our consistent efforts to support our team nationwide,” said Robin S. Lang, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Chief Human Resources Officer. “HGA strategically invests in benefits, compensation, and employee communication to support its employees at a sustainable cost structure. Our Benefits group does an amazing job of responding to our employee needs, adjusting programming and then planning and delivering these benefits.”
HGA ranked high in the following performance benchmarks:
- Planning horizons for the benefits and compensation strategies
- Extent of their wellbeing strategy
- Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)
- Completion of a workforce engagement survey
- Use of an HR technology strategy and its level of sophistication
- Health plan premium increases or decreases at the most recent renewal
- Use of a communication strategy
“HGA’s core values—empathy, curiosity, meaningful work, originality, and creating a lasting impact—guide our success as a team,” said Mia Blanchett, FAIA, LEED AP, Chief Executive Offer. “We promote the whole employee by providing distinct and relevant resources that make us a go-to employer.”
About HGA
HGA is a national interdisciplinary design firm committed to making a positive, lasting impact for our clients and communities through research-based, holistic solutions. We believe that great design requires a sense of curiosity—forming deep insight into our clients, their contexts, and the human condition. We are a collective of over 1,000 architects, engineers, interior designers, planners, researchers, and strategists. Our practice spans multiple markets, including corporate, cultural, education, local and federal government, healthcare, and science and technology. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To view open positions, visit our Careers page.
About the Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis
Gallagher’s U.S. Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis profiles statistically significant attributes of top-performing midsize (100-999 FTEs) and large employers (1,000 or more FTEs). Data from Gallagher’s 2024 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was interpreted to identify participants that excel in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing.
About Gallagher
Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
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