Returning to work can be daunting. But a returner-friendly employer can make the world of difference.
Every week, Back to Work Connect spotlights Irish companies that offer the most support to returnees, so you can find your perfect back-to-work fit.
This week we’re profiling Sedgwick Ireland
If you enjoy working in an environment that advocates empathy, inclusion, and growth and if you promote collaboration, and accountability in the workplace, then Sedgwick Ireland is the perfect place to relaunch your career.
Sedgwick Ireland: Company background
Sedgwick is Ireland’s largest and longest-established Specialist Third Party Administrator and Loss Adjuster.
The company has 33,000+ colleagues located across 80 countries, allowing it to offer services designed to keep pace with the evolving needs of its clients and consumers.
Sedgwick brings many unique solutions to clients across industries and around the world. As the company aligns its broad resources and emerging capabilities to the possibilities of its markets, this list will continue to grow.
Sedgwick’s Ireland’s head office is based in Merrion Hall, Strand Road, Sandymount, Dublin and the company also has offices in Galway and Cork.
Sedgwick’s core values are empathy, accountability, inclusion, collaboration and growth.
Why work at Sedgwick Ireland?
What makes Sedwick a great place to work for returning employees?
Sedgwick Ireland is an attractive place for people re-entering the workforce due to its supportive and inclusive culture, which prioritises professional growth and personal well-being.
The company understands the unique challenges of returning to work and has implemented several initiatives to ensure a smooth transition.
To welcome you in, Sedgwick provides a comprehensive day-one induction process, uses shadowing as a training method, and offers DEI, Wellbeing an Employee Assistance Programmes.
The company also prides itself on offering an inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. The supportive team environment encourages collaboration and mutual respect, making your return to work fulfilling and enjoyable.
In addition, some roles facilitate flexible working arrangements.
What to expect
A culture of caring
You’ll be part of a team that values empathy, accountability, inclusion, collaboration and growth.
Every day, and in every interaction, you’ll see and feel what it’s like to work for a company that’s committed to doing the right thing – for those you serve, for our planet and for each other.
Work-life balance
You’ll have the flexibility in how you work (role-dependant), and no matter where you work, you’ll have the right technology, equipment and collaboration tools to be successful.
Career-focused
Sedgwick Ireland is a progressive organisation with plenty of opportunities for you to grow and develop should you wish to do so.
The company offers both internal and external courses and has launched a three-year training and development programme offering over 140 training courses to further growth and innovation.
Sedgwick Ireland also supports and advocates the completion of the Insurance Exams enabling your career progression. Through our Learning and Development sponsorship programme colleagues can attain vital industry qualifications such as the Accredited Product Advisor (APA) and the Certificate in Insurance Practice (CIP) from the Insurance Institute of Ireland (III).
What employees love about working at Sedgwick
If you’re considering Sedgwick Ireland as your new place of work, you might be wondering what its existing employees love most about working there.
Some things they rate:
- Challenging and rewarding work.
- Supportive and inclusive culture.
- Strong community and team spirit.
- Professional opportunities.
- Work-life balance.
Here’s what our colleagues have to say about working at Sedgwick:
“I was looking for a role that challenged me, that gave me the kind of work experience that I was looking for that would set me apart professionally. [But, also] I was a new dad at the time, and I wanted to find an environment that allowed me to be not only the professional that I wanted to be, but the dad that I wanted to be.
“Once I got here it wasn’t just a job, it was a family. Everybody in the contact centre, they knew your name, they knew little things about you, and it made you want to come in. And it wasn’t just work, it was a community.”
Careers at Sedgwick Ireland
Sedgwick has three main business pillars: Business Solutions, Claims Solutions, and Resource Solutions.
Business solutions offers roles across customer service, sales, administration and distribution with advanced career progression and management opportunities.
Claims solutions division offers opportunities in advanced administration, claims handling, and loss adjusting,
Resource Solutions offers a variety of positions from customer service to claims handling to complaints and analytics. We place colleagues offsite on our client’s premises.
In addition, Sedgwick has a number of corporate functions, including Colleague Resources (HR) Talent Acquisition, learning and development, IT, Finance and Facilitates.
Interested in a career at Sedgwick Ireland?
If you’d like to know more about the roles Sedgwick Ireland is currently hiring for, check out our returner-friendly jobs board.
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