About The American Institute for Foreign Study

What is it like to work for The American Institute for Foreign Study

My Team

87% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

The company hold divisional meetings and events to agree objectives and strategy. Social events are held on a regular basis and include paintballing, quizzes and team building events linked to psychometric testing, e.g. Myers-Briggs Inventory.

87% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Giving Something Back

82% of staff agreed:

My organisation makes a positive difference to the world we live in

The company has links with Habitat for Humanity, an international charity which builds homes for low-income families throughout the world. Staff teams in London and Boston have helped build flats for local families and our students have undertaken similar projects in South Africa.

82% of staff agreed:

My organisation makes a positive difference to the world we live in

My Company

86% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

The company have Customer Service awards for outstanding customer service. There is a Suggestions Scheme - cash awards for suggestions which will increase sales, decrease costs, or generally improve efficiency, working conditions, or other aspects of the company's business and Employee Referral awards for successfully introducing a suitably qualified candidate to the company.

86% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 33% of senior managers are women
Gym

On-site gym or subsidised gym memberships
Charity Activities

10% of staff undertake charitable activities during business hours
Childcare

On-site nursery or vouchers
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary or non-contributory pension scheme
Long Service

40% of employees with more than 5 years' service
Maternity

At least 10 weeks' leave on full pay
Health Insurance

Full family cover