First American Financial Corp. has announced that Fortune and Great Place to Work have recognized the company as one of the 2017 Best Workplaces in Southern California.
Earlier in 2017, Fortune magazine recognized First American as one of the 100 best companies to work for in America and one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Women for the second consecutive year, as well as one of the 40 Best Workplaces in Financial Services.
“As a company with deep roots in Southern California, this recognition takes on added meaning. It is our people who deserve the accolades, because they are the driving force behind the day-to-day experience at First American,” said Dennis Gilmore, CEO, First American Financial Corporation. “They put people first and demonstrate integrity, commitment and teamwork in everything they do, driving First American’s reputation for leadership and innovation in the title insurance and settlement services industry.”
To prepare the 2017 Best Workplaces in Southern California list, Great Place to Work considered more than 103,000 surveys from people in a wide range of industries, gauging more than 50 factors that shape employees’ experience at work, including management transparency, professional development opportunities, meaningful work, promotion equity and the generosity of benefit programs. Great Place to Work also analyzed demographic patterns to ensure organizations created great workplaces for all employees, regardless of who they are or what they do.
"The Best Workplaces in Southern California are not only fun and caring places to build a career. Our research shows that outstanding employers also enjoy more equitable organizations, high trust in management and faster revenue growth,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.