Gallagher names College of DuPage a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer

College of DuPage has been designated a Best-in-Class Employer in Gallagher’s 2024 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.

The recognition highlights COD’s excellence in implementing effective strategies for management, benefits and HR programs.

The college was selected for its comprehensive approach to strategically investing in benefits, compensation and the employee experience — all aimed at supporting the health, financial confidence and career growth of its employees while maintaining a sustainable cost structure.

Gallagher’s U.S. Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis profiles statistically significant attributes of top-performing midsize and large employers.

Data from Gallagher’s 2024 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was interpreted to identify participants that excel in optimizing employee and organizational well-being.

The college earned points based on its performance in several key areas, including planning benefits and compensation strategies, turnover rate for full-time employees, completion of a workforce engagement survey, and difference in health care costs over the prior year.

“Employee well-being is a major component in our institutional success,” said COD Interim President Christine Hammond. “Ensuring employees understand and use their benefits, while supporting them through additional resources helps build a sense of connectedness, which strengthens the college’s ability to serve our students and the community.”