Allstate Insurance: Case Study

Allstate is a company founded in 1931 that specializes in automotive and homeowner insurance. Over the past 85 years, Allstate Insurance has provided its customers with excellent coverage for their homes and motor vehicles, branching out from the United States into Canada in 1964. This booming corporation made the list of the top fifty employers in Canada, according to Maclean’s Magazine in 2012. Their infamous slogan coined in 2004, “Are You In Good Hands?” extends to more than just their clients – they also ensure that their employees are well taken care of. This is accomplished through a variety of methods, primarily flexible hours so that staff can maintain a healthy balance between work and a social life. Allstate goes above and beyond,
implementing cross-country town hall meetings which are utilized to communicate the priorities and goals of the company to staff members and discuss business results. There is a process that occurs annually amongst the company in which employee talents are assessed – the purpose of this is to identify the development needs of the staff and to recognize employees with high potential. Allstate is also very prominent in the area of sponsorships, college grants, and charitable efforts; for example, NASCAR, College football, and the Sugar Bowl. With all of the success in its various endeavors, Allstate Insurance is undoubtedly an outstanding company to work for – that being said, my passion is in the medical field so I cannot see myself working for this, or any of the companies not pertaining to medicine in the aforementioned list.