The manner in which a company treats its employees during an economic crisis is a more accurate reflection of the company's actual values and culture, rather than what it may claim to prioritize. During the pandemic, and even since, Assurant was at the forefront in caring for their employees and their safety. Now, at the first sign of an inclimate economy, their first action is a reduction in forces. Now, many would say that this is expected, and to be fair, Assurant hasn't been laying off employees. Rather they're "restructuring". This restructuring is at the expense of individuals who have spent a majority of their careers at Assurant, and helping the company get where it is today. In the last 30 days, I've seen them 1. Mark a position as redundant, forcing out someone who had spent 31 years with the company. 2. "Restructure" roles to force three others out who had been with the company for many years. 3. Shows zero compassion or appreciation for the work that these individuals, or others that have left, have done, or their contributions in a company wide communication. The way that Assurant has approached just this handful of instances nauseates me.
