Kaplan Named to Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces® in America 2024 List

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Kaplan, a global educational services provider, has been named to Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2024, ranking 68th among the top 200 companies. This marks Kaplan's fourth consecutive year on the list, highlighting its consistent dedication to employee satisfaction. The company also received new honors for Volunteering and Wellness.

Key factors contributing to Kaplan's recognition include:

• Community building through virtual events and volunteer initiatives
• Learning and development programs like the Develop U Virtual Conference
• Employee recognition through various awards and programs

The list was compiled after surveying over 2.6 million employees from businesses of various sizes, recognizing companies that prioritize respect, caring, and appreciation for their workforce.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global educational services provider Kaplan has been named to Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list for 2024, ranking 68 among the top 200 companies recognized for on-the-job satisfaction. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Kaplan made the list, a strong validation of the company’s consistent dedication to an outstanding employee experience. Additionally, Kaplan has been named to the Top Most Loved Workplaces for Volunteering and Top Most Loved Workplaces for Wellness lists, two new honors for the company.

The results were determined after surveying more than 2.6 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from less than 50 to more than 10,000. The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.

Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America, said:

“Kaplan's recognition as a Most Loved Workplace reflects our commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive culture. By prioritizing employee well-being, professional development, and opportunities for meaningful engagement, we’ve created an environment where our people can thrive. This sense of belonging and collaboration fuels our mission—to help our students, clients, and partners succeed. It’s the common goal that unites us all, and I’m grateful to everyone who makes it possible. It’s inspiring to see our team’s enthusiasm and dedication recognized year after year, and I’m incredibly proud of our collective efforts to build a workplace where every voice is heard and valued.”

Yvonne Yancy, Kaplan North America's Chief People Officer, said:

“I’m incredibly proud that Kaplan has been named to Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition highlights how special Kaplan truly is, which we owe to our talented employees and the supportive culture we've cultivated. This achievement reaffirms our dedication to empowering our teams and creating an environment where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact."

Marino and Yancy point out three key reasons why Kaplan employees give the company high marks:

• Community: Creating a sense of belonging, especially in a fully remote environment, involves innovative approaches. The Kaplan 4 Kaplan engagement team brings employees together through various virtual events, such as trivia, escape rooms, cooking classes, and other unique activities. And the New Hire Ambassador program ensures new hires have a connection outside of their direct teams. Another example where Kaplan supports employee comradery is through the Kaplan Cares initiative, in which employees are encouraged to use their paid volunteer time off hours together within their communities, when possible.
• Learning and Development: Our Develop U Virtual Conference, initiated in 2021, has become a pivotal part of Kaplan’s employee development. With around 60 sessions annually, covering topics from leadership to health and wellness to best practices to harness the power of artificial intelligence, the multiweek initiative exemplifies the company’s belief in knowledge-sharing. Develop U was a key reason why Kaplan was a winner of the Association for Talent Development’s prestigious BEST Awards, the industry’s most rigorous and coveted recognition.
• Recognition: Appreciating and celebrating employees' achievements are integral to Kaplan’s organizational culture. Through awards like the Kaplan Way Award (KWA) and Spirit of Kaplan, as well as intra-departmental recognition programs, Kaplan ensures that commendation and gratitude are part of its everyday operations.

For the full list of the 2024 America’s Top 200 Most Loved Workplaces, including methodology, please click here.

About Kaplan

Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley’s mission as they serve about 1.2 million students and professionals, 15,000 corporate clients, and 3,300 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.

Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)

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Press Contact: Russell Schaffer, russell.schaffer@kaplan.com

Source: Kaplan

FAQ

What ranking did Kaplan achieve on Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2024?

Kaplan ranked 68th among the top 200 companies on Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2024.

How many consecutive years has Kaplan been named to Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list?

Kaplan has been named to Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for four consecutive years.

What new honors did Kaplan receive in addition to being on the Most Loved Workplaces list?

Kaplan was also named to the Top Most Loved Workplaces for Volunteering and Top Most Loved Workplaces for Wellness lists.

What is the Develop U Virtual Conference mentioned in the press release?

The Develop U Virtual Conference is Kaplan's employee development initiative, offering around 60 sessions annually on topics such as leadership, health and wellness, and artificial intelligence.

How does Kaplan foster a sense of community among its employees?

Kaplan fosters community through virtual events like trivia and cooking classes, a New Hire Ambassador program, and the Kaplan Cares initiative which encourages employees to use paid volunteer time off together.