Awards
Polen Capital Named to P&I’s “Best Places to Work” for Ninth Year in a Row
For the ninth consecutive year, Polen Capital has captured a spot on the Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management list.
The annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry. Polen was named to the list of top asset managers with 100-499 employees who elected to participate in the survey.
Our focus on building a culture of trust, transparency, and personal growth ensures that every individual at Polen feels empowered to contribute their best. By fostering an environment of physical and mental well-being for our employees, we are better able to deliver positive outcomes for our clients and communities.
Pensions & Investments partnered with Workforce Research Group, a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees.
The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 20% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 80% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies.
Several themes emerged from the employee survey feedback, which helped to produce the favorable ranking result for Polen. These included:
- A Supportive Culture: Polen Capital provides best-in-class programs like 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents. Initiatives like Maven and Polen Pals ensure employees are supported through major life events and feel connected from day one.
- Transparent Leadership: Employees highly valued the firm’s clear communication of strategy, direction, and vision for the future. Leadership is committed to transparency and ensuring decisions align with Polen’s core values and mission.
- Inclusion & Connection: At Polen, employees feel valued, respected, and supported in sharing their ideas and contributions. The firm fosters collaboration while maintaining an inclusive culture built on trust and mutual respect.
- Commitment to Community: Polen places giving back at the core of its mission and actively supports community-focused initiatives. Employees are proud of the emphasis on making a meaningful difference both within the firm and in communities around the world.
Best Places to Work Award
Polen Capital was named to Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management in the category for asset managers with 100-499 employees as of December 9, 2024. The Best Places to Work Award is managed by Best Companies Group (BCG) and requires participating organizations to complete a two-part process. The first part evaluates workplace policies, practices, and demographics and is worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consists of an employee survey to measure the employee experience and is worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determine the top companies and which companies are included on the list. There is no cost to participate. BCG is compensated by Polen Capital for advertising and licensing fees.
About Pensions & Investments
Pensions & Investments, owned by Crain Communications Inc., is the 51-year-old global news source of money management and institutional investing. P&I is written for executives at defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as those at investment management and other investment-related firms. Pensions & Investments provides timely and incisive coverage of events affecting the money management and retirement businesses. Visit us at www.pionline.com.