SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. – (January 24, 2022) – Virtusa today announced that it has been named a Top Employer for 2022 in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates by the Top Employers Institute. The Top Employers Institute recognizes leading companies dedicated to discovering and nurturing talent while enriching the world of work. Virtusa was certified for the 12th consecutive year in the United Kingdom and the second consecutive year in the United Arab Emirates.
This achievement recognizes Virtusa’s best-in-class HR policies and practices, based on an independent HR Best Practices survey covering six themes—Steer, Shape, Attract, Develop, Engage, Unite. Top Employers are also rated on 20 topics, including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, well-being, diversity and inclusion, and more. The Top Employers Institute validated Virtusa’s survey responses before certifying the company as a top employer.
"We're delighted that the Top Employer's Institute has recognized our people centricity, and we're proud to be able to offer a collaborative, stimulating, and rewarding workplace. Maximizing employee engagement and enhancing employee journeys remain our key priorities. Thrive academy will play a central role in capturing the aspirations of our global team members and helping them learn, grow, develop and flourish” said Eranga Pathirage - Vice President - HR, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. “We will continue to solicit feedback on Life and Career at Virtusa through mobile-enabled, AI-powered surveys and study talent trends through predictive analytics to innovate and optimize the employee experience constantly."
Virtusa’s core values include:
These values have helped shape Virtusa’s proprietary technologies that empower team members to challenge the norms while delivering value to clients. These include its AI-powered dashboards and leaderboards, which encourage team member engagement, and Engineering IQ, a talent framework that benchmarks existing skill levels and provides a roadmap for advancement to accelerate career progression. In addition, Virtusa offers surveys that promote team members to share feedback within the company as well as mentorship opportunities, which nurture career growth through programs focused on wellness, engagement and learning.