LAS VEGAS, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) was ranked No. 147 on Forbes' list of
America's Best Employers for New Graduates 2018.
Forbes, in partnership with the research firm Statista, compiled
the inaugural list by independently surveying employees working for
companies with at least 1,000 people within the U.S. The sample
size included 10,000 Americans with less than 10 years of
professional experience.
The survey measured participants' feelings about their employers
in a variety of categories, including working conditions, salary
and whether they would recommend their employer to others.
"Attracting and retaining top talent is very important to us at
MGM Resorts International," said the company's Human Resources
Officer and Senior Vice President, Michelle
DiTondo. "We feel strongly that our culture and employee
experience are attractive to candidates at all stages of their
career. Being recognized on the Forbes' New Graduate list is
especially rewarding because it means we are establishing our
reputation and brand in a positive way with potential future
leaders in our company."
Research indicates that employees want to work for – and buy
from – socially responsible companies 1. In fact, more
than 9 in 10 millennials would switch brands to one associated with
a cause, according to Haas School of
Business at University of California,
Berkeley 2.
As an industry leader in Corporate Social Responsibility, MGM
Resorts is focused on what matters: people, community and our
planet. We operate today with a view toward tomorrow, striving to
ensure that we integrate into the very fabric of the community,
developing places and spaces that beautify and respect our world
and bring together people of all kinds in a spirit of vibrant
celebration.
In 2017, MGM Resorts employees volunteered 114,900 hours at
community nonprofit organizations, while the company gave more than
$12.4 million in cash and in-kind
charitable donations.
According to online employment service Monster.com, development
opportunities, training and mentorship are among the offerings that
new graduates want from their employers.
MGM Resorts provides all employees with a variety of training
and programs, including 19 employee network groups (ENGs) organized
around a common factor such as gender, ethnicity and sexuality. The
Emerging Leaders Network Group is designed for employees who are
either new to their careers or venturing down a new career path.
ENGs provide opportunities for members to share and collaborate
about their workplace experiences, receive valuable career and
professional development guidance and more.
The company also offers new or soon-to-be college graduates:
- The Hospitality Internship Program (HIP), a 10-week paid
internship that introduces college students to the company.
Participants receive professional development, executive exposure,
and hands-on learning experiences.
- Management Associate Program, a 12-month professional
development program that offers recent bachelor's and master's
degree recipients the opportunity to develop their exposure and
leadership skills in the integrated resort industry. Upon
successful completion of this program, Management Associates are
usually placed in entry-level roles within their areas of
concentration.
MGM Resorts recently announced two tuition programs, further
demonstrating that the company is committed to helping its
employees advance in their careers and in life. The College
Opportunity Program will offer company employees an online
education through the Nevada System of Higher Education, while the
Student Loan Repayment Plan will match a portion of employees'
monthly student loan debt payments, helping them accelerate full
loan repayment. Both programs will go into effect in 2019.
Employees who completed the Forbes survey were contacted online
and asked to provide anonymous feedback. Employers did not play a
role in the selection of participants. The survey was conducted on
companies from all industry sectors.
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About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
28 unique hotel offerings including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry. Expanding throughout the U.S. and
around the world, the company in 2018 opened MGM Springfield in
Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in
Macau, and the first
Bellagio-branded hotel in Shanghai. The 81,000 global employees of MGM
Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of
FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more
information visit us at www.mgmresorts.com.
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1
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ryan-rudominer/corporate-social-responsi_9_b_9155670.html
2
http://cmr.berkeley.edu/blog/2017/1/millennials-and-csr/
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