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MetLife Japan's Achievement in the 2026 Great Place to Work Ranking

MetLife Insurance Co., Ltd., led by CEO Dirk Osteen, has achieved significant success by securing the 7th position in the 2026 Great Place to Work® ranking for large enterprises in Japan. This prestigious list evaluates companies based on employee surveys and corporate culture assessments, highlighting those that offer exceptional work environments.

The Great Place to Work® ranking is recognized globally, based on employee sentiment surveys conducted in approximately 170 countries. Since its inception in the U.S. in 1998, being featured on this list has been a hallmark of an outstanding employer. In Japan, the rankings were first introduced in 2007, marking this year as the 20th edition of evaluating workplaces nationwide.

The ranking is derived from two main components:
1. Employee Surveys: Anonymous feedback from employees answering 60 questions regarding trust, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie.
2. Company Assessments: Detailed questionnaires regarding corporate policies and cultural initiatives.

Through aggregating both components, the top 100 companies with the highest levels of employee satisfaction are selected and celebrated.

For further details on the rankings, you can visit the official website.

MetLife's Commitment to Employee Engagement

MetLife Japan has embraced its purpose of walking together towards a more certain future, emphasizing employee engagement as a foundational element. The company focuses on improving workplace trust through initiatives such as live-streamed dialogues where employees can discuss their thoughts freely with management and utilizing employee surveys to tackle organizational challenges.

Moreover, MetLife promotes a culture of recognition through a global platform that allows employees to appreciate each other's achievements, fostering an environment of gratitude. They also provide career consulting and coaching programs, enabling employees to pursue their personal growth in a supportive setting.

In terms of inclusion, MetLife is committed to creating an accessible workplace by providing information in multiple languages and having sign language interpreters available. They implement experiential programs to help employees understand the dynamics of parenting and caregiving while facilitating networking activities that connect employees across different life stages.

The recognition as one of the best 100 employers is viewed by MetLife as a starting point for the next stage of development. The company is dedicated to enhancing flexible working arrangements, career support, and developing policies that help employees balance work with parenting and caregiving responsibilities. Their vision is to create an environment that allows all employees, irrespective of age, gender, or life stage, to perform at their best and find greater fulfillment at work.

About Great Place to Work® Institute

The Great Place to Work® Institute conducts annual surveys across more than 21,000 companies worldwide, recognizing those that meet high standards of employee satisfaction with a special ranking titled “Great Place to Work.” Using a well-founded methodology developed over 30 years, they measure workplace engagement effectively. This ranking serves various purposes, including strengthening employer branding and enhancing disclosures related to human capital in Japan, operated locally by the