W. P. Carey Achieves 2025 Great Place to Work Certification
W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC), a notable leader in net lease real estate investment trusts (REITs), has recently earned the esteemed
Great Place to Work Certification for 2025 in both the
United States and the
Netherlands. This significant accolade is based solely on feedback from current employees regarding their workplace experience at W. P. Carey. Remarkably,
95% of global respondents expressed that W. P. Carey is indeed a great place to work, a rate that greatly surpasses the average of other companies.
This accomplishment is an extension of the company’s recognition as one of
Fortune's Best Workplaces in New York for the second consecutive year, where it ranked fourth among a highly competitive pool based on an analysis of over
140,000 employee surveys from eligible companies holding the Great Place to Work certification.
Jason Fox, CEO and President of W. P. Carey, remarked, "Being recognized yet again as a Great Place to Work—both in the U.S. and in Europe—serves as a powerful testament to our organizational culture. It reflects the respect, support, empowerment, and sense of belonging that our staff experiences every day. We firmly believe that fostering personal connections and a sense of shared mission leads to outstanding results."
Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work, added, "Achieving Great Place to Work Certification requires consistent dedication to providing a superior employee experience, and W. P. Carey’s success in earning this designation unequivocally positions it amongst the very best organizations to work for across the globe."
Employee Feedback Highlights
The results of W. P. Carey's global employee survey revealed several positive sentiments:
- - 95% of employees take pride in telling others they work at W. P. Carey.
- - 97% feel that they operate in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
- - 95% think that the company contributes positively to the community.
- - 95% trust the management to be honest and ethical in its business dealings.
- - 95% are willing to put in extra effort to accomplish their tasks.
To learn more about W. P. Carey’s corporate culture, employee programs, and benefits, the company has published its
2024 Corporate Responsibility Report for further insights.
W. P. Carey is recognized as one of the largest net lease REITs with a diversified portfolio that includes a significant array of high-quality, operationally essential commercial real estate, encompassing
1,614 net lease properties that total approximately
177 million square feet, as well as a collection of
78 self-storage properties in operation as of March 31, 2025. With offices situated in
New York, London, Amsterdam, and
Dallas, their investment strategy remains focused on single-tenant industrial, warehouse, and retail properties primarily located within the
U.S. and Northern and Western Europe, all under long-term net leases with built-in rent escalations.
As they continue to thrive in a competitive environment, W. P. Carey not only emphasizes financial success but equally prioritizes a supportive workplace culture which proves beneficial for both employee satisfaction and organizational performance.