Careers at PES
PES offers employees a unique environment in which to learn and grow, as well as the opportunity to contribute to society at large by supporting PES’s not-for-profit credentialing mission.
PES Culture
At PES, our goal is to maintain a positive working environment that is based upon mutual respect, cooperation, and teamwork, and that encourages both personal and professional growth. We are committed to maintaining favorable working conditions for all employees.
Because we value innovation and creativity, we encourage our employees to think crtically about their work. We invite their suggestions for changes and improvements in our internal processes and procedures and in the products and services we offer our clients.
Diversity
PES is committed to workforce diversity and to providing a work environment free from unlawful intimidation, discrimination, and harassment—an environment that permits personal and professional growth for all employees.
In pursuit of its commitment to diversity, PES seeks to:
- Develop a diverse workforce that reflects the local communities in which we do business.
- Establish an atmosphere in which our employees can grow professionally and in which there is respect for every individual.
- Attract and retain the most talented employees who can effectively respond to our clients’ needs, and demonstrate an understanding of individual differences.
Ethics and Conduct
The successful operation and the reputation of our business are built upon the principles of fair dealing and the ethical conduct of our employees. Our reputation for integrity and excellence requires careful observance of the spirit and letter of all applicable laws and regulations, as well as a scrupulous regard for the highest standards of conduct and personal integrity.
Our core value starts with a respect for people. We value trust, loyalty, commitment, honesty, and avoiding conflicts of interest. We champion innovation, teamwork, client focus, and continuous improvement. Good communications provides for good ethics and good business. We expect all PES employees to treat one another with courtesy, respect, and consideration, thus enhancing productivity, credibility, and profitability.
Employee Benefits
PES offers a comprehensive benefit package to our employees including:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and a health-care flexible spending account.
- Insurance and Welfare Benefits: Life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, travel accident insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
- Retirement Benefits: Defined pension plan and a 403b plan with a company match.
- Work Life Benefit: Employee Assistance Program, flexible scheduling, paid jury duty, educational assistance, and internal job posting.
- Ancillary Benefits: AFLAC, enhanced short-term disability, enhanced long-term disability.
- Paid Time-off Benefit: Including vacation, sick time, personal time, and 13 legal holidays.
- Optimal Location: PES is located in The Interchurch Center (TIC), a secure safe location on the upper west side of Manhattan across from Columbia University and Barnard College.
