RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C. – Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced it has been recognized as one of the Forbes 2021 “World’s Best Employers,” receiving this coveted distinction for the second consecutive year.
Forbes and Statista Inc., a leading provider of market and consumer data, selected companies for this prestigious recognition based on anonymous independent surveys of 150,000 full-time and part-time workers across several multinational organizations and institutions in more than 58 countries. Participants were asked to rate their employers as well as other employers in their industry on multiple aspects of an employee’s experience such as working conditions, salary, potential for growth, and diversity.
“Avaya is a leader in communications and collaboration technology, but at the core we are really a ‘people company’ that delivers technology,” said Jim Chirico, Avaya President and CEO. “Being acknowledged as one of the world’s best employers affirms the culture we embody, which is built on simplicity, accountability, trust, teamwork and empowerment.”
Avaya has a rich history of reimagining digital communications and collaboration with innovation that is defining the future of work and the customer experience. This innovation is driven by a workforce that is celebrated for the richness of ethnicities, perspectives, experiences, and skills that make up the global Avaya community. Through numerous initiatives, Avaya cultivates an inclusive workplace that values differences in thought, races, ethnicities, and cultures. The company strives to foster continuous learning and growing, ensure equal opportunities, and create a strong sense of belonging for all.