With roots in South Africa, Ninety One values diversity in all its forms and its culture of bringing together diverse perspectives has been key to its long-term success. The firm empowers employees to challenge the status quo and try new things, which has led to meaningful innovations across the business. For example, Ninety One continues to be a leading voice on an equitable energy transition and has developed a range of investment strategies focused on sustainability and providing emerging market companies with commercial financing to reduce real-world carbon emissions.
“As their employees attest, the companies named to this year’s Best Places to Work list demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining a strong workplace culture,’’ said P&I Executive Editor Julie Tatge. “Even as firms grappled with volatile markets and stresses from the pandemic, their employees said they felt strong support from their managers, enabling them to do their best work.’’
Pensions & Investments partnered with Best Companies Group, a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees.