Aflac New York Named Great Place to Work in the Capital Region

The Business Review applauds Aflac New York for outstanding employee-friendly policies.

ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2007 — For the second time, The Business Review recognizes Aflac New York as one of the top 30 companies in the capital region creating a positive work environment for employees.  The award recognizes the company’s achievements in attracting and retaining employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions and corporate culture.

“Our strength is in our employees. We’ve created a friendly, family-oriented, nurturing culture that makes it possible for them to be the best they can be. This translates into quality service for our customers,” said Debbie Walker, manager of human resources at Aflac New York. “We are extremely proud of our employees and this honor.”

The insurer was one of more than 150 companies to enter, making the list of finalists on the strength of its employee evaluations that cited incentives, rewards and the small company environment as highlights of the organization.  To compile the listing, employees at the nominated companies completed a 40-question survey that included measurements on the following:

  • People practices and work engagement
  • Manager and team effectiveness
  • Retention and employee alignment with company goals
  • Trust in management and team members
  • Individual contributions and feeling valued

The results were then analyzed by The Business Review’s research partner, Quantum Market Research.

“The best places to work are companies that don’t cut back their commitment to employees in a down economy while asking them to work harder and smarter,” said Business Review publisher Carolyn Jones. “They recognize employees as their best asset, instrumental in maintaining the quality and reputation for services and products. It’s a smart – and winning – business strategy.”

Aflac New York and the other top companies will be profiled in a special supplement of The Business Review issued on December 7 and will be honored at a celebration on December 6 at the Crowne Plaza in Albany.

About Aflac

For more than 50 years, Aflac products have given policyholders the opportunity to direct cash where it is needed most when a life-interrupting medical event causes financial challenges. Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States and the number one insurance company in terms of individual insurance policies in force in Japan.  Our insurance products provide protection to more than 40 million people worldwide. Aflac has been included in Fortune magazine's listing of America's Most Admired Companies for six consecutive years and in Fortune magazine's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for nine consecutive years. Aflac has also been recognized three times by both Fortune magazine’s listing of the Top 50 Employers for Minorities and Working Mother magazine’s listing of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com.

About Aflac New York

Aflac New York is a subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated. Aflac New York products have given policyholders the opportunity to direct cash where it is needed most when a life-interrupting medical event causes financial challenges. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac New York visit aflacny.com.

Media Contacts:

Yolonda King  
Aflac Incorporated   
(706) 243-8547
(706) 320-2288 (fax)
yking@aflac.com

Mechell Clark    
Aflac Incorporated 
(706) 243-8004
(706) 320-2288 (fax)
meclark@aflac.com   

American Family Life Assurance Company of New York (Aflac New York) is a subsidiary of its parent company American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac).  Aflac does not solicit insurance policies or services in the state of New York.