Jadex Inc. Recognized as U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher For Second Year in a Row

Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis Identifies U.S. Organizations That Excel in Optimizing Employee and Organizational Wellbeing

[GREER, S.C., 03-04-2024] — Jadex Inc. participated in Gallagher’s 2023 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey and was identified as an organization that excelled in implementing successful strategies for managing people and programs. Jadex Inc. was recognized for its comprehensive framework for strategically investing in benefits, compensation and employee communication to support the health, financial security and career growth of its employees at a sustainable cost structure.

Designations like Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer help current and potential employees understand and appreciate an organization’s workplace culture and people strategy; important differentiators as employers compete for talent in today’s labor market.

“Our employees are the foundation for our success. We are committed to investment in areas they find valuable, such as benefits, training, and internal communications tools. This also allows us to continue to attract and keep the best talent,” said Jeremy Rikala, Chief Human Resources Officer at Jadex.

A U.S. Best-in-Class Employer, Jadex, Inc. was assigned points based on its relative performance in:

Plan horizons for benefits and compensation strategies
Extent of the wellbeing strategy
Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)
Completion of a workforce engagement survey
Use of an HR technology strategy and its level of sophistication
Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year
Use of a communication strategy

“Jadex understands that high employee expectations haven’t budged in the changing labor market and have regularly examined their formula to attract and retain talent,” said William F. Ziebell, CEO of Gallagher's Benefits & HR Consulting Division. “In doing so, Jadex utilizes data, workforce feedback tools and clearly defined policies to provide competitive benefits and experiences that their employees value.”

About the Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis

Gallagher's U.S. Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis profiles statistically significant attributes of top-performing midsize (100-999 FTEs) and large employers (1,000 or more FTEs). Data from Gallagher’s 2023 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was interpreted to identify participants that excel in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing.

About Gallagher

Gallagher (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

About Jadex

Jadex Inc. is a US-based manufacturing and material science company utilizing innovation and technology to develop sustainable products that serve the medical, industrial and consumer markets. The range of products includes custom-designed plastic components, engineered nylon resins and monofilaments, zinc products, and temperature-controlled products that solve both medical and consumer challenges. Jadex Inc. operates out of 18 facilities across the continental U.S., U.K. and Puerto Rico and has approximately 1,800 employees. For more information, visit Jadex.com.

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Jodi Farina, Jadex Inc.

Senior VP of Marketing

864-879-8100

Jodi.farina@jadexinc.com

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