University Village Thousand Oaks Named "Great Place to Work"

The Great Place to Work® Institute has certified the University Village Thousand Oaks life plan retirement community in Thousand Oaks, California, as a Great Place to Work.

The Great Place to Work Institute, an independent research and consulting firm, is a global authority on high-performance workplace cultures. The institute provides the benchmarks, framework and expertise needed to recognize outstanding work environments and produces the annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for Fortune magazine.

Certification for University Village included a survey of 165 employees from all departments, job functions and levels of experience. The survey was conducted in April during the COVID-19 pandemic and measured more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job.

Elements included employee pride in University Village’s positive impact on the greater community, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling that their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on the employee’s experience, no matter who they are or what job they perform. University Village had to meet the threshold in each category in order to be certified.

“Earning certification as a Great Place to Work is a testament to the incredibly hard work and dedication our employees bring to the job every day,” said Dmitry Estrin, executive director of University Village. “Certification is difficult at any time, but the fact that the community was honored during the COVID-19 pandemic reflects the supportive culture we nurture as part of our core STAR values. University Village was rated by 95 percent of the employees as a physically safe place to work. We are particularly proud of this achievement in light of the coronavirus.”

The core values and qualities that helped certify University Village as a Great Place to Work are also those embraced by its own STAR program. Developed to identify and reward team members who provide exceptional service, STAR stands for Service to Residents and Colleagues, Team Success, Aim for Excellence and Do the Right Thing.

“We applaud University Village for seeking certification and releasing its employee feedback,” said Dr. Jacquelyn Kung with Great Place to Work’s senior care affiliate Activated Insights. “These ratings measure the community’s capacity to earn the trust of its employees and create a great workplace for high performance.”

About University Village Thousand Oaks

University Village Thousand Oaks Life Plan Community is located at 3415 Campus Dr. in Thousand Oaks, California. Life Plan Communities are also known as continuing care retirement communities.

University Village serves people 60 years of age and older and features a variety of housing options and a comprehensive package of services, amenities and activities. University Village offers the value of a maintenance-free lifestyle with convenient access to assisted living, memory care and a skilled nursing center, if needed. Major amenities at the community include a clubhouse with several dining rooms and a lounge; a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa; pool, sauna and Jacuzzi; short-game golf course; tennis and pickleball courts; garden center; dog parks; movie theater; and a performing arts center. More information can be found at www.uvto.com.

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