Higher One’s New Work Approach Champions Employee Wellness, Lifestyle, and Results

[New Haven, CT – September 17, 2012] - Higher One, a leader in providing financial services and data analytics to over 1,250 college and university campuses across the U.S., has been named third on the list of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces 2012. This is the second year in a row that Higher One has been selected as one of The Hearst Connecticut Workplaces.

The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. WorkplaceDynamics conducts regional Top Workplaces programs with more than 30 major publishing partners and recognizes a National list of Top Workplaces.

Among the factors that contribute to Higher One employee satisfaction are wellness programs, including a fitness center and free healthy lunch provided in Higher One’s on-site cafés, as well as the company’s unique work approach. Called “Living Focus,” this new way of working eliminates the mindset of set office hours—employees work when and where they are most effective and the focus remains on meeting individual and departmental goals as well as customer expectations. Employees are able to choose the work style that suits their lifestyle, empowering them with flexibility and boosting their productivity and focus on what matters.

400,000 More Students Gain Access to Higher One Services in the First Two Quarters

[New Haven, CT – September 4, 2012] - Higher One, a leader in providing financial services and data analytics to over 1,250 college and university campuses across the U.S., announces that during the first and second quarters of 2012, more than 60 campuses signed up for either OneDisburse® Refund Management® funds disbursement or CASHNet® suite of payment services. Also during this time, Higher One upheld a 100% client retention rate, renewing 24 contracts.

[New Haven, CT—August 28, 2012] - Higher One, a leader in providing financial services and data analytics to over 1,250 college and university campuses across the U.S., today announces its recognition as one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in the United States. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees.

The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards panel of judges evaluated each applicant based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards & Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability & Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.

“When we founded Higher One, we wanted to create a company that could bring outstanding service and efficiencies to our customers in higher education and contribute in a meaningful way to our community—achieved by truly engaging our employees each and every day,” said Miles Lasater, COO and Co-Founder of Higher One. “It is extremely gratifying to be honored for creating a workplace where people can grow personally and professionally.”