About AXA

AXA have been helping people to protect their possessions, themselves and their families, and look after their money, for nearly 300 years.

They are part of the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in financial services, and operate in 64 countries with over 166,000 employees and 103 million customers. In the UK, they specialise in insurance and healthcare.

In May 2016, a new Chief Executive Officer Amanda Blanc was appointed and a new corporate vision was announced. AXA transformed from a payer of claims to a trusted partner for clients.

AXA’s core values for employees include; customer first, courage, integrity and one AXA. These are the heartbeat of their business, brought to life for their customers through their employee’s actions.

AXA strive to create an environment where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, feels able to be themselves at work.

What is it like to work for AXA

Wellbeing

62% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

AXA are passionate about employee wellbeing and recognise that this is not limited to the workplace. Across all AXA’s sites, wellbeing programmes are accessible for employees. Employees also benefit from free health checks, eye tests, glucose testing and flu jabs delivered on site.

62% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

My Team

84% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

From wellbeing blog posts to their LGBTQ+ allies network, AXA run events and promote inclusion and diversity, which is a strong part of their culture and key to positive team interactions. Employees are also encouraged to raise issues and ideas at regularly held forums.

84% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Giving Something Back

89% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

The AXA Research Fund is responsible for research into environmental risks. Since 2007, AXA have awarded £8 million to research into climate change and natural hazards in the UK to better understand and mitigate the effects of environmental catastrophes.

89% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Gym

companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Long Service

50% of employees with more than 5 years' service
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Development

Companies who provide support for non-work related training
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff