Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine May 2015 | Page 29

4 . COLES-6.5
3 . SUNCORP BANK-6.6
BEST 10 COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN AUSTRALIA
4 . COLES-6.5
Coles is a supermarket chain that has been in service for over 100 years . The company has a dedicated employee website where they can access discounts to a variety of services as well as rosters and payslips to plan leisure time . In an attempt to diversify its work force , the supermarket has an “ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan ” as well as specific initiatives to employ persons with disabilities . In their reviews , employees of Coles bring up opportunities for growth within the company : “ Coles has a wide number of opportunities for team members to develop themselves if they choose . The company is moving to hiring more and more grads which will encourage more skilled people to stick with the job that supports them through school . There are many areas of the business to try out , and if you show potential , you will be encouraged to take on new challenges .”
3 . SUNCORP BANK-6.6
Suncorp provides an unparalleled range of job opportunities across insurance , banking , wealth management and corporate services . In addition to Suncorp , they own the AAMI , Asteron , GIO , Vero , Apia and Shannons brands . With 27 reviews , its CEO approval rate is 98 per cent . To facilitate a work and life balance , the company enables employees access to flexible work arrangements such as part-time , job-share , career breaks and return to work schemes . One employee writes , “ Although a large organisation , the hierarchy does not restrict your ability to have a say and influence the outcomes of your role . I also like the flexible work arrangements such as working from home or working the hours that suit me provided I get the job done .”
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