Discover Prioritizes Inclusion, Individual Development as Keys to
Achieve Business Goals
RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2014--
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) has been ranked among the top 25
companies heralded by employees for their culture and values, according
to Glassdoor.com, a popular careers website that gathers unsolicited
comments and company reviews from workers across all industries.
Glassdoor’s ratings are based on employee sentiment about the work
environment and approval ratings of their CEOs. The rating factors
include job satisfaction, work-life balance, company culture, corporate
values, compensation and benefits. Discover placed 23rd out
of 300,000 companies considered for the list.
“It's very rewarding to me that this honor is attributed to Discover
employees who are embracing our workplace culture of collaboration,
inclusion and respect,” said David Nelms, chairman and chief executive
of Discover. “At Discover, employees have an active role in creating an
open environment that prioritizes individual development and advancement
while inspiring a collective commitment to reach the company's common
goals. Values that place a strong emphasis on responsibility, personal
development, inclusion and recognition are key for any company looking
to create a more-effective culture that fosters an atmosphere in which
employees believe in its products and produce a better experience for
customers.”
“Cultivating culture takes a tremendous amount of effort both in
designing great values and sticking to them,” said Will Staney, head
talent warrior at Glassdoor. “To be recognized by employees for these
efforts is a true honor and I’m happy to celebrate the companies that
have achieved this status.”
In addition to the survey rating factors, Discover comments on
Glassdoor.com highlight the company’s emphasis on work-life balance,
strong wellness programs and on-site, career-growth education
opportunities.
To see current opportunities to work for Discover, including more
information regarding locations and benefits, visit mydiscovercareer.com.
To view employee reviews, visit the Discover profile on Glassdoor.com.
About Glassdoor
Glassdoor,
founded in 2007, is the leading career community designed to help job
seekers find jobs and address critical questions that come up during the
search, application, interview and negotiation phases of employment.
Glassdoor provides the most transparent look at company culture, work
environment, salary and compensation and the interview process thanks to
the millions of insights shared by employees, job candidates and
employers. For employers, Glassdoor offers recruiting and
employer branding solutions to help maximize talent acquisition
strategies and optimize results. As of August 2014, Glassdoor now
welcomes more than 25 million members to its desktop and mobile
platforms. Glassdoor is backed by Benchmark, Sutter Hill Ventures,
Battery Ventures, DAG Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Group and Tiger
Global. Glassdoor.com is a registered trademark of Glassdoor, Inc.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment
services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S.
financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become
one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues
the Discover card, America’s cash rewards pioneer, and offers home
loans, private student loans, personal loans, home equity loans,
checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit and money market
accounts through its direct banking business. It operates the Discover
Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one
of the nation’s leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club
International, a global payments network with acceptance in more than
185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company.
Source: Discover Financial Services
Discover Financial Services
Rob Weiss, 224-405-6304
robertweiss@discover.com