USM Rated Among Happiest Workplaces Worldwide
Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:43am | By: Van Arnold
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USM scored a 94 percent rating on the test. Krystyna Varnado, Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, says the recognition speaks volumes about the exceptional work environment at the University.
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The WorkL list included companies across the globe in countries such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, and Ireland.
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