Edward Jones ranked among best workplaces for women

Financial services firm Edward Jones ranks No. 4 on the newly released Best Workplaces for Women list by Great Place to Work and Fortune, according to Janet Maher, financial advisor. Edward Jones is the highest-ranking financial services firm on the list.

The ranking considered more than 540,000 employee surveys from Great Place to Work-certified companies. The global analytics and consulting firm evaluated more than 50 elements of team members' experiences on the job. These included the extent to which employees, particularly women, trust leaders; the respect with which people are treated; the fairness of workplace decisions; and how much camaraderie there is among the team.

"This ranking, based upon feedback from our own associates, confirms that we have a wonderful career opportunity for women. Our family-friendly workplace includes generous leave for caregivers and flexible work arrangements," said Managing Partner Jim Weddle. "We offer women financial advisors a dedicated network of mentoring and support. Our financial advisors run their own businesses built upon the hard work of developing personal relationships with clients, and our success is measured by helping clients achieve their financial goals."

The Best Workplaces for Women stand out for creating great workplaces for all employees, regardless of gender or other personal characteristics. Weddle was among the first 150 CEOs to sign the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge, a nationwide initiative to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace as a means to improve corporate performance, drive growth and enhance employee engagement.

Best Workplaces rankings are based on employees' feedback and reward companies that best include all employees, and where women have equally great experiences as employees of other genders, no matter who they are or what they do for the organization.

Janet Maher is the Milton Edward Jones financial advisor. She is joined by Branch Office Administrator Linda Mecham in the branch office located at the Cool Springs Office Complex, 28322 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Milton.

For more information, go to www.edwardjones.com.