Cengage Group Named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher

Boston, MA, February 15, 2023 — Cengage Group, a global edtech company, has been recognized by Gallagher as a Best-in-in Class Employer for the second consecutive year, as part of the global insurance brokerage’s 2022 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. Cengage Group was recognized as a company that strategically invests in benefits, compensation and employee communication to support the health, financial security and career growth of its employees at a sustainable cost structure.

"We are honored that Gallagher has once again named Cengage Group as a Best-in-Class employer,” said Jeri Herman, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Cengage Group. “It is critically important that companies recognize and support all aspects of employee health and wellbeing. I am proud of the work that we have done over the past year and continue to do to foster a positive employee experience that enables employees to do their best work.”

Cengage Group stood out in several best-in-class categories including:

• Wellbeing Strategy: Cengage Group recognizes the importance of supporting employee health and wellbeing, and in 2021 added several paid wellness days, including a full week off at the end of the year. Furthermore, new parents have the opportunity to take advantage of a 12-week paid parental leave following the birth, adoption or placement of a child in the home.
• Completion of a Workforce Engagement Survey: 88% of employees completed Cengage Group’s annual engagement survey, helping to gather feedback and inform the direction of its programs.
• Benefits Strategy: Cengage Group offers a variety of programs including tuition and GED reimbursement, certification reimbursement and a scholarship program for dependents of employees.

In addition to this recognition from Gallagher, earlier this year, Cengage Group was named a Best Place to Work by the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards. The company is listed as one of the top 100 large U.S. companies with an overall 4.4 out of 5 rating. Cengage Group is one of only three education companies that was recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2023. The company was also previously recognized by Glassdoor as a Best Place to Work in 2019.

“Cengage Group was recognized as a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer because of how they approach organizational priorities with a long-term outlook; provide high-quality, high-value benefits; and build and solidify a strong organizational culture through their communications,” said William F. Ziebell, CEO of Gallagher's Benefits & HR Consulting Division “In doing so, Cengage Group invests in the whole employee by providing distinct and relevant wellbeing resources that will attract and retain talent.”

 Click here to learn more about the 2022 Gallagher Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking Survey. You can also learn more about careers at Cengage Group by visiting, https://www.cengagegroup.com/careers/.

About Cengage Group

With more than 100 years serving learners, Cengage Group is a global edtech company that enables student choice. No matter how, where, when or why someone wants to learn, our portfolio of education businesses supports all students, from middle school through graduate school and skills education, with quality content and technology. Collectively, our three business units – Cengage Academic, Cengage Work and Cengage Select – help millions of students each year in more than 125 countries achieve their education and career goals and lead choice-filled lives. Visit us at www.cengagegroup.com or find us on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

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 2022 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was interpreted to identify participants that excel in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing. To learn more about the report and the qualifying criteria, download the Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis.

About Gallagher

Gallagher (NYSE:AJG), 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.