CARLSBAD, Calif., April 13,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a
global communications company, was recognized by two global
organizations, LinkedIn and Ragan, as a top company to work at in
the United States.
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn Top Companies list is a
ranking of 50 companies that are investing in their talent and
helping people build careers that will set them up for long-term
success. Viasat ranked within this prestigious list, which included
an evaluation of the following seven key pillars: ability to
advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity,
company affinity, gender diversity and educational background.
- Ragan: Ragan's Employee Communications & Top Places
to Work Awards acknowledged Viasat for their exceptional
internal communications campaigns, content and initiatives that
kept their workforce—remote or in-person—engaged and informed.
Viasat champions their diverse workforce and provide resources and
support to help employees grow and succeed in their careers.
"The world has changed over the last two years, and we are very
proud of how our leaders and our teams have quickly evolved with us
to meet these new challenges," said Melinda
Kimbro, chief people officer at Viasat. "With some of the
best talent in the industry we're bringing connectivity to
everyone, everywhere and doing it in such a way that will help to
sustain space for generations to come. It's our people – committed
to that purpose, that unites us and makes it all possible. We are
immensely proud of our global team and for this recognition from
LinkedIn and Ragan."
Over the course of the pandemic, Viasat has increased its career
development and wellness efforts to accommodate employees and boost
recruitment. Employees are encouraged to think innovatively and are
supported with tuition reimbursement, mentoring, personal wellness
benefits and more. Their new wellness offerings include a
mediation/mental health app, flexible time off for eligible U.S.
employees and enhanced Family Care leave coverage. Viasat also
launched Workday Learning, with a library of course offerings for
all employees, offered new leadership training programs, and
revamped their mentorship program. Additionally, over the course of
the last year, the Company has offered additional resources and
training opportunities for how to navigate the pandemic across its
hybrid/remote workforce.
Viasat also supports a culture of giving, matching donations and
providing several ways for employees to get involved in
volunteering. In 2021, one in six Viasat employees volunteered or
gave to a charitable organization; 1,182 global organizations
received support from Viasat employee programs; and more than
$1.6 million was donated through
donation and volunteer match initiatives and employee giving. For a
list of current job opportunities, candidates can visit Viasat's
LinkedIn page for additional information.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone
and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 35
years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses,
governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the
Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to
power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact
people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at
sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to
Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at:
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
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