Discover Chosen as a Best Place to Work by Millennials

July 19, 2018

RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Discover Financial Services was identified as a top place to work for millennials on Indeed’s list of Top-Rated Workplaces. Discover ranked second overall and was first among financial services companies.

The list was based on analysis of millennials’ user ratings and reviews on Indeed. Based on the data, Discover was recognized for providing opportunities for professional and personal development, giving back to the community and prioritizing a healthy work-life balance.

“Right from the start our employees are part of a team, and we want to continue to help our talented colleagues develop professionally and personally as they grow in their careers,” said Doug Rose, senior vice president, chief human resource officer. “Our approach to talent development, recruitment and retention reflects the importance we place on our people. Our business is stronger when the talents of Discover’s diverse workforce are grown and cultivated.”

Discover believes in helping its employees achieve a brighter educational future. Its Leadership and Internship programs are designed to provide young professionals the opportunity to improve their skills while working on business initiatives in a real work environment. Through its new program, The Discover College Commitment, the company offers eligible employees free tuition to select universities and programs.

Employees also have access to many company health and family benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, 20 to 25 days of paid time off in their first calendar year and private mother’s room for those returning to work. Discover also offers healthy eating programs like Weight Watchers, a full-service café with healthy eating option, an onsite fitness center, and a fully staffed health clinic at its four call centers, all of which are U.S.-based.

Discover has also been recognized as a top place to work in all of its major locations including Arizona, Delaware, Illinois, Ohio and Utah.

To see current opportunities to work for Discover go to www.discover.com/careers.

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 private student loans, personal loans, home equity loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit through its direct banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network comprised of 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 190 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company.

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Source: Discover Financial Services