ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) announces it has been
recognized by Aon Hewitt, the global
talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc (NYSE:
AON), through the Aon Hewitt Best Employers program. With its newly
launched global methodology, the Aon Hewitt Best Employers global
program measures and acknowledges employer excellence worldwide.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide has been recognized by the Aon Hewitt
Best Employers program in the countries of France, Spain, Thailand, The United
Arab Emirates and The United
States.
"We are extremely honored to be named a best employer by the
2014 Aon Hewitt Best Employers program, which helps demonstrate our
continuing commitment to being an employer of choice," said
Stephen P. Weisz, president and
chief executive officer of Marriott Vacations Worldwide. "One of
our core values is putting our associates first. We recognize our
associates are a source of greatness so having our associates
provide feedback for this award is a testament of our company
culture."
The Aon Hewitt Best Employers program compares organizations to
identify those that strive to create a competitive advantage
through their people and become employers of choice. The program
recognizes organizations with employees who speak positively about
the company and intend to stay with them; are treated as valued
assets; are aligned to company goals and are rewarded for
contributions; and are proud to say they are part of the company
for which they work.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide's culture is distinctive, and the
source of the company's success. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a
global family and the company's beliefs and behaviors resoundingly
prove this. Marriott Vacations Worldwide celebrates the values that
have been the key contributors to the company's legendary success,
such as "take care of your associates," "spirit to serve" and the
commitment to business integrity. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is
home to approximately 10,000 associates worldwide. The company
focuses on providing unforgettable vacation experiences to
approximately 420,000 Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton
Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott Owners and
Members around the globe.
About Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Corporation
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a
leading global pure-play vacation ownership company. In late 2011,
Marriott Vacations Worldwide was established as an independent,
public company focusing primarily on vacation ownership
experiences. Since entering the industry in 1984 as part of
Marriott International, Inc., the company earned its position as a
leader and innovator in vacation ownership products. The company
preserves high standards of excellence in serving its customers,
investors and associates while maintaining a long-term relationship
with Marriott International. Marriott Vacations Worldwide offers a
diverse portfolio of quality products, programs and management
expertise with 59 resorts and approximately 420,000 Owners and
Members. Its brands include: Marriott Vacation Club, The
Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott. For
more information, please visit
www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com.
About Aon Hewitt Best Employers global program
The Aon
Hewitt Best Employer global program measures and recognizes leading
employers worldwide. It is based on more than 15 years of
experience in Best Employers Studies across the world, backed with
more than 20 years of experience in employee research and a global
employee engagement database. It focuses on the measures that lead
to sustainable business results: Engagement, Leadership,
Performance Culture, and Employer Brand and uses the most objective
measure possible: employee opinion.
About Aon
Hewitt
Aon Hewitt
empowers organizations and individuals to secure a better future
through innovative talent, retirement and health solutions. We
advise, design and execute a wide range of solutions that enable
clients to cultivate talent to drive organizational and personal
performance and growth, navigate retirement risk while providing
new levels of financial security, and redefine health solutions for
greater choice, affordability and wellness. Aon Hewitt is the global leader in human
resource solutions, with over 30,000 professionals in 90 countries
serving more than 20,000 clients worldwide. For more
information on Aon Hewitt, please
visit www.aonhewitt.com.
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is the leading global
provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage,
and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its
more than 66,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower
results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and
effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading
global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named
repeatedly as the world's best broker, best insurance intermediary,
best reinsurance intermediary, best captives manager, and best
employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources.
Visit aon.com for more information on Aon and
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with Manchester United.
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