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Strong History, Dynamic Future
Since 1872, Zurich has continued to grow to where it is today - a global insurer with a network employing 60,000 people, serving customers in more than 200 countries and territories. We aspire to a future where we are known as not just an insurer, but a purposeful, values driven organization. An organization that delivers a unique employee and customer experience, improves social conditions and creates a brighter future together with our stakeholders.
One Time, One Zurich
Through both yourself and team contributions, you can help deliver outstanding performance for all of Zurich's stakeholders, providing you with many opportunities for recognition and reward. Our ambition is to create a place that brings out the best in everyone and where people deliver results, inspire trust and confidence, show compassion and make a difference to those around them. Where people live up to our commitment, our values and our brand.
An inclusive and supportive career path
From inclusive and empowering work environments to flexible working policies, at Zurich, we strive to provide support and opportunities for all our employees.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Zurich strives to create a brighter future where our voices are diverse, our behaviours are inclusive, our actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging:
Diversity encourages a mix of employees that reflects our customers and the world we live in.
Equity is the notion of having fair and impartial opportunities within Zurich.
Inclusion creates an environment where our people feel welcomed, supported, respected and valued.
Belonging is a sense of relatedness connected to a positive relationship within Zurich. It is the combined result of diversity, equity and inclusion.
In China, our commitment to a diverse and inclusive working environment for all our employees is supported by:
• China Parental Leave principles
• China Hybrid working policy
• China Equal Pay for Equivalent work
• Employee Resource Group (ERGs) such as WIN, NEXT Activation, People Council, etc.
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Employee Wellbeing
We believe employees who are healthy, happy and motivated are more productive and engaged.
Zurich has developed a global holistic wellbeing framework that provides our people with the tools and resources needed to stay healthy and empowered. We aim to support measures that allow employees to grow in the four dimensions of wellbeing – physical, social, mental and financial – which are supporting our employees to be our best selves every day and everywhere.
We remain committed to making a difference – for our employees and customers – as we continue to navigate through a world where change is coming faster than ever. With the support of a caring employer, our people are well-equipped to chart their success while remaining confident that their wellbeing is among our highest priorities.
1) Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is the ability to practice stress-management and relaxation techniques, be resilient and generate the emotions that lead to good feelings. Being able to manage these feelings and understand them will help to:
• Feel confident
• Build and maintain positive relationships
• Have a sense of purpose
• Live and work productively
• Cope better with the normal stresses of day-to-day life
• Manage when things change
Mental wellbeing is the ability to practice stress-management and relaxation techniques, be resilient and generate the emotions that lead to good feelings.
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health first-aiders
• Mindfulness sessions mental health awareness
2) Physical Wellbeing
The ability to improve the functioning of your body through healthy living and good exercise habits. Having good physical wellbeing is choosing to look after your body, by exercising, good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, thus preventing disease or conditions that could occur rather.
3) Social Wellbeing
Social wellbeing is the ability to communicate, develop meaningful relationships with others and maintain a support network that helps you overcome loneliness and having a sense of belonging
In particular Zurich:
• Sports and social groups around the China
• Hybrid Work @Zurich China
• Employee Resource Groups
4) Financial Wellbeing
Financial wellbeing aims to have financial security for day-to-day needs and having a financial plan in place for the future, as well as about being in control of one’s own finances.
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Competitive Compensation
At Zurich we are committed to providing competitive total compensation opportunities that attract, retain, motivate and reward our people to deliver outstanding performance in the eyes of our customers and shareholders.
Our compensation philosophy is an integral part of our offering to employees. We have a clearly defined performance management process which supports our overall business strategy and plans and links individual pay with business and personal performance. This is delivered through the compensation framework overseen by the Group Executive Committee and the Remuneration Committee of the Board.
If you are offered a position at Zurich, you will also be offered competitive, total compensation opportunities in line with our expectation that you will create value in the eyes of our customers and shareholders.
Our clearly defined global performance management process aligns with and supports our global business strategy and plans and links individual pay with business and personal performance.
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Learning and Development
We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to deliver for our customers and helps us to attract and retain talent. Regardless of role or organizational level, everyone has the right to realize their potential. Zurich ensures access to a range of development opportunities, ranging from short courses on specific skills, a full suite of virtual and distance learning through to management, leadership and talent programs. All employees are encouraged to own their Individual Development Plan.
In China, We encourage you to pursue further education relevant to your responsibilities – it’s all part of supporting you in your professional development. We’ll give you days off to attend exams or other assessments and financial assistance for formal qualifications if the course is directly related to your role.
We will provide the digital learning platform with a broad and deep library of online courses to enhance your career and support you to get ready for the future of work. At Zurich, we are being equipped as the CEOs of our own careers. We need to be curious to learn while we work and to work while we learn.
We’re committed to supporting you to grow your career with us. We offer both formal and informal programs for helping you to reach your career goals within Zurich China: Leadership Program, Mentoring Program, Coaching Program, Sponsorship Program。