ROCKVILLE, Md., June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty
Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) has been named a winner in three
categories of the distinguished Alliance for Workplace Excellence
(AWE) Awards, an event that recognizes employers for their
exemplary commitment to building excellent places to work
throughout the United States.
This year marks the Trust's 11th consecutive year as
a recipient of the Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval and the
Health & Wellness Seal of Approval; and its 8th
consecutive year as a recipient of the EcoLeadership Award.
"Federal Realty is committed to building environments that
enhance the lives of the people it serves. And our employees, our
most valuable stakeholders, are no exception," said Laura Houser, Director of Human Resources at
Federal Realty. "To be recognized by AWE for another year is a
great honor and responsibility that we don't take lightly. We work
hard every day to create a culture that fosters growth, balance and
excellence because we firmly believe that if our employees are
happy and enjoy their jobs, Federal's success will be
inevitable."
Among the benefits and programs offered at Federal Realty,
employees enjoy free breakfast one day per week; free and ample
parking; proximity to retail, bank and public transportation;
quarterly meetings led by the CEO; fundraising opportunities; an
employee stock purchase program; structured learning and
development curricula; and incentive programs, including tuition
reimbursement.
About Federal Realty
Federal Realty is a recognized leader in the ownership,
operation and redevelopment of high-quality retail based properties
located primarily in major coastal markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston as well as San Francisco and Los Angeles. Founded in 1962, Federal Realty's
mission is to deliver long term, sustainable growth through
investing in densely populated, affluent communities where retail
demand exceeds supply. Its expertise includes creating urban,
mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana
Row in San Jose,
California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in
Somerville, Massachusetts. These
unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining,
living and working provide a destination experience valued by their
respective communities. Federal Realty's 105 properties include
approximately 3,000 tenants, in approximately 24 million square
feet, and over 2,500 residential units.
Federal Realty has increased its quarterly dividends to its
shareholders for 50 consecutive years, the longest record in the
REIT industry. Federal Realty is an S&P 500 index member and
its shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol FRT. For
additional information about Federal Realty and its properties,
visit www.FederalRealty.com.
About AWE
The Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE) is a 501(c)3
non-profit organization founded in 1999 by Montgomery County, MD
and Discovery Communications. Over the past 19 years, AWE has been
dedicated to empowering employers to build excellence in the
workplace as a means of supporting the quality of life for
employees, their families, and the community at-large. AWE is
dedicated to increasing the number of excellent workplaces within
the business community through education and recognition, as a
means to enhance the quality of life of its citizens and empower
economic growth. For more information:
www.excellentworkplace.org.
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