W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) shares gained ground Monday. The New York-based firm, a leading net lease REIT specializing in corporate sale-leasebacks, build-to-suits and the acquisition of single-tenant net lease properties, has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® in both the U.S. and the Netherlands.
The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at W. P. Carey. This year, 95% of global respondents said W. P. Carey is a great place to work—significantly higher than the average company.
In addition, W. P. Carey was once again selected as one of the Best Small and Medium Workplaces in New York by Fortune magazine, ranking fourth on the list. The Best Workplaces in New York list is highly competitive and determined by an analysis of over 140,000 survey responses from employees at eligible Great Place to Work Certified™ companies.
Said CEO Jason Fox, "Being recognized once again as a Great Place to Work—both in the U.S. and in Europe—is a powerful reflection of our culture. It speaks to the respect, support, empowerment and sense of belonging our people experience every day. We truly believe that when people feel connected to each other and a larger mission, great outcomes will follow."
WPC shares took on 26 cents to $63.45.
