Telstra Earns Great Place To Work Certification

Telstra Inc., the U.S.-based entity of Telstra that provides data and IP transit, internet connectivity, network application services such as unified communications and cloud, and managed services, was recently certified as a Great Place to Work in recognition of its ongoing efforts to create an extraordinary employee experience.

As a result of a company-wide survey, 94% of employees said Telstra is a great place to work, compared to just 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. The company said this honor “highlights Telstra’s demonstrated track record of consistently fostering a supportive and fully inclusive work environment for all employees, with a focus on workplace culture, collaboration, empowerment, and career development and mentorship.”

To earn the certification, Telstra employees were asked to take a confidential survey administered by Great Place to Work and focused on how they view their workplace, including questions about diversity and inclusion, management, work/life balance, and professional development. Highlights from the survey include:

• Nearly 100% of employees believe people are treated fairly, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, age, or gender.
• 99% of employees believe management trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders.
• 97% of employees feel they are encouraged to balance their work life and their personal life.
• 96% of employees believe management is approachable and easy to talk with.
• 96% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Telstra.
• 96% of employees feel good about the ways Telstra contributes to the community.
• 95% of employees feel they are offered adequate training or development to further themselves professionally.

Additionally, according to research from Great Place to Work, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Great Place to Work certified workplace. Employees at certified workplaces are also 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.

“Telstra has believed for years that providing customers with the best technology and service would not be possible without the right people to make it all happen,” said Susanna Dressler, Telstra director of human resources. “The employee experience is not just something that happens from 9 to 5. We work hard to foster an environment where employees feel fulfilled, engaged, valued for their contributions, and proud to work here. Those ideals were certainly reflected in the survey, which will drive us even further in our commitment to supporting our employees.”

“Investing in our employees and workplace culture is the key to Telstra’s future and the long-term success of the entire organization,” said Noah Drake, Telstra Americas president,. “This certification validates our efforts and highlights the importance of strong employee engagement for keeping a business relevant, dynamic, and thriving.”