October 15, 2024 — American Friends of the Hebrew University has been named to the 2024 List of Best Places to Work by Crain’s New York Business. AFHU raises awareness for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU), Israel’s premier academic institution while raising funds to support the University’s scholarly and scientific achievement, create scholarships, fund new facilities, and assist the University’s efforts to recruit outstanding new faculty.

The annual award identifies, recognizes, and honors the best companies to work for in NYC. In partnership with Workforce Research Group, Crain’s surveyed nearly 20,000 employees and their employers on culture, leadership approach, opportunities for professional growth, traditional benefits, and distinctive work perks. Winners were determined by the results of the Workforce Research Group’s surveys.

“We are pleased to be recognized among the thousands of New York City area businesses for our people-first initiatives,” says Joshua Rednik, Chief Executive Officer of AFHU. “As we’ve transitioned over the past several years to a hybrid workforce, we’ve developed new forms of communication and ways to engage our staff, which has yielded clear results in attracting and keeping employees who share our values.”

Determining the Best Places to Work in NYC involved a two-step process. The first was an evaluation of each company’s workplace policies, practices, and demographics. The second involved conducting employee surveys to assess their experiences and attitudes—80% of the total evaluation. Workforce Research Group managed the survey process and analyzed the data, using its expertise to determine the final ranking.