We’re thrilled to announce that MetLife has recently been certified as a June 2024–June 2025 Great Place To Work® in 21 markets! This milestone contributed to MetLife being recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces™2024, earning the #13 spot on Fortune's prestigious list.
To achieve this certification, employees provided anonymous feedback on leadership credibility, respect, and fairness, as well as belonging and workplace pride. This recognition underscores our commitment to building confident futures and fostering an environment where our colleagues are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have the resources they need to succeed. So, what does this certification mean for our employees?
Let's dive in to see why MetLife stands out as a great place to work and how we bring “All Together Possible” to life.
You're Part of a Culture Guided by Purpose & Empathy
At the heart of our culture lies a passion for people that guides us in everything we do and connects us to our customers, with roots dating back over a century. From being the first insurance company to act by paying claims expediently during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to paying out $3.78 billion in COVID-19 claims, we’re there when it matters most. Today, this approach continues to shape every aspect of our workplace, including our dedication to employee care and giving back to our communities.
For our employees, our global BeWell platform offers a holistic approach to wellbeing, promoting open communication and connection throughout the entire company. Through our MOMENTUM networks, colleagues can join a global inclusive community of employee-led groups that drive impact, belonging, and connection. A great example of this in action is at our Korea office, where twice a month, a group of colleagues is invited to lunch with Youngrok Song, MetLife Korea CEO and President. These casual conversations with no planned agenda foster open dialogue and connection, covering a range of topics from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), team members’ pain points, sharing hobbies, and more. Similarly, our commitment to communities is also a vital part of our purpose. For instance, MetLife Foundation and Planet Water Foundation have finished their three-year initiative to bring clean, safe water and hand-washing facilities to six states in Mexico. This initiative deployed 30 AquaTower projects, transforming over 50,000 lives.
Across the company and the globe, MetLife encourages a culture of year-round volunteering. We offer employees in the U.S. and Asia one paid day off per year to volunteer their time, talent, and passion, and play an active role in MetLife’s long-term sustainability initiatives.
Team members in Argentina at a volunteer event
You’re Supported by Our Comprehensive Benefits
We believe in taking care of our employees in ways that truly matter. Our medical plans are comprehensive. They vary by country, and in the United States, include services like diabetes monitoring and a cancer care concierge service. When it comes to retirement, we’re traditional in the best way – offering benefits that maximize your financial security, like a cash-balance pension plan in the U.S., an increasingly rare benefit among our industry and Fortune 500 peers.
We also adapt to local needs: following unprecedented storms and flooding last April in the United Arab Emirates, we covered the expenses for employees who needed hotel accommodations, as well as the cost of medication deliveries for those who couldn’t access pharmacies. To align with our commitment to employee well-being and care, MetLife in Lebanon has proactively adapted its compensation and benefits strategy to address the challenges posed by the ongoing economic crisis and rising inflation. Additionally, we have enhanced our employees' living conditions by installing inverters and batteries in their homes, ensuring their well-being and resilience during these unprecedented times. For growing families in the U.S., we offer support through Maven for fertility, adoption, and menopause, and Milk Stork for traveling nursing parents. We are committed to supporting the whole you, wherever you are in life or in the world.
You’re Empowered to Reach New Heights
At MetLife, you can lead a fulfilling career by becoming part of a purpose-driven community that values your unique contributions and supports your long-term growth. Programs like Leading the Future – featuring a speaker series, on-demand training, peer-to-peer networks, and live workshops – and INDEAVOR, an immersive team-learning experience, are just a few examples of development and advancement opportunities that support your growth. If you’re in Poland, you can expect our Center of Excellence to host training sessions covering topics like AI, Accounting, Products, and Distribution Channels, as well as larger events that give you a front-row seat to business strategy, goal setting, and team bonding – all with leaders from across the region.
You’ll also gain access to online learning tools for personalized skill development – in 2023, nearly 9,000 employees leveraged our learning experience platform to level up their chosen focus areas. Plus, our MyPath platform is like a career GPS, connecting you with exciting projects and networking opportunities across functions and the globe. To further personalize development, our Coaching@MetLife program offers on-demand access to an internally certified MetLife coach in 26 countries and 21 languages who can support your career or provide real-time problem solving. And our internal mobility platform makes finding your next opportunity with MetLife easier than ever. We’re not just investing in your present – we’re helping you build an exciting and dynamic future.
Beyond being an accolade, we’re proud to have earned a Great Place To Work® certification as it reflects our commitment to creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. If you’re looking for a workplace that combines global opportunities with a culture guided by empathy, where your well-being is prioritized and your career can flourish, we welcome you to explore what MetLife has to offer. Join us in building a more confident future – for yourself and for our customers around the world. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible.
*MetLife has been certified as a “Great Place to Work” in all 21 markets that participated in the June survey, including: Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Egypt, India, Italy, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States, and Uruguay.
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