First American Financial Corp. has been named one of the 2020 Best Workplaces in the San Francisco Bay Area by Fortune and Great Place to Work, the company announced.
“Given the robust competition for talented people in the Bay Area, we’re proud that Fortune and Great Place to Work have recognized our success in meeting our goal to be a premier employer. However, our people deserve the spotlight, as they play a critical role in shaping the workplace experience at First American,” CEO Dennis Gilmore said in a release. “Their integrity, teamwork and commitment to their colleagues, customers and communities are what drives First American’s reputation for leadership and innovation in the title insurance and settlement services industry.”
Great Place to Work examined more than 33,000 employee surveys from companies across the San Francisco Bay Area, evaluating more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included the extent to which employees trust leaders, the respect with which people are treated, the fairness of workplace decisions, and how much camaraderie there is among the team.
“Talented people in the Bay Area want to work for organizations where they can be part of something innovative and impactful,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. “Organizations like First American are attracting these candidates because of their great workplace culture, where employees feel like their job is meaningful and that they can maximize their human potential.”