Positive employee experience, helping people and remote work secures debt settlement company with latest certification
NEW YORK – January 17, 2025 – National Debt Relief, the industry leader in debt settlement known for its Whole Human Finance™ approach to debt relief, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the seventh year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at National Debt Relief.
This year, 87 percent of employees said National Debt Relief is a great place to work – 30 points higher than the average U.S. company. Other contributing highlights include:
- 95 percent of employees feel welcomed when they join National Debt Relief
- 92 percent say they are given the resources and equipment to do their jobs
- 92 percent of employees report workplace facilities contribute to a good working environment
- 91 percent say they are treated as a full member of the company regardless of position
- 91 percent feel good about the ways National Debt Relief contributes to the community
“Our latest Great Place to Work certification underscores that our team members are deeply steadfast in their hard work to help people across the United States overcome debt and achieve financial security, they are dedicated teammates to each other, and our commitment to remote work is the right choice for our team,” said Alex Kleyner, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, National Debt Relief. “We know when our team is happy, our clients are happy, and I thank our whole team for their efforts, bringing to life our ‘whole human’ approach within themselves, for each other and for our clients.”
Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition, Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, National Debt Relief clearly stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
Over the last year, National Debt Relief has committed to building and rolling out structured processes to better assist with listening to employee feedback, spurring employee engagement and structuring performance management.
- Manager 1-on-1s facilitate meaningful conversations. Each department is expected to ensure that every team member has at least one reviewer-led 1-on-1 meeting each month. This initiative promotes consistent engagement and reinforces the company’s commitment to fostering a supportive workplace.
- Check-ins include monthly prompts that encourage team members to share wins, challenges and updates, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and engagement.
- Annual performance reviews are now a structured process that enables team members and managers to reflect on achievements, identify growth opportunities, and set goals to support career development and alignment.
“We are incredibly proud to receive the Great Place to Work certification for the seventh year, which reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace,” said Carla Perez, Chief People Officer, National Debt Relief. “Our dedicated listening strategy is not just about gathering insights; it’s about transforming those insights into meaningful actions that benefit every member of our team. Together, we are building a space where every voice matters and is truly valued, cultivating a more connected and empowered team.”
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93 percent more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
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About National Debt Relief
National Debt Relief is redefining the debt settlement journey. Our Whole Human Finance™ approach empowers, supports and guides our clients as they transform their lives by reclaiming their financial health and independence. As an accredited BBB A+ business and named the top-rated debt settlement company in 2023 and 2024 by Forbes Advisor, National Debt Relief has been recognized since 2009 for its human-centric approach to helping clients achieve financial wellness, and for helping hundreds of thousands of people resolve their debt and rediscover their whole selves. For more information, please visit NationalDebtRelief.com.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Media Contact:
Renee Oehlerking
National Debt Relief
Renee [dot] Oehlerking [at] NationalDebtRelief [dot] com
