Latest news with #Voiceofthe
Al Etihad
28-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Department of Community Development shares findings from 5th Quality of Life Survey
28 May 2025 21:31 ABU DHABI (WAM)Abu Dhabi has reinforced its position as one of the world's top cities in quality of life, safety, and happiness, according to the findings of the fifth Quality of Life Survey conducted in 2024 by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD).The survey results revealed that 93.6 percent of residents felt safe walking alone at night, reflecting the emirate's continued recognition as the world's safest city in 2025 according to global indicators. The Happiness indicator also recorded an increase, reaching 7.74 out of 10, compared to 7.63 in the third than 100,000 individuals from 190 different nationalities participated in the survey, which covered 14 key social wellbeing indicators: housing, job opportunities and revenue, family income and wealth, work-life balance, health, education and skills, personal security and safety, social relations, civic participation and governance, environmental quality, social and cultural cohesion, social and community service, quality of life, digital happiness, and survey results showed that 75.6 percent of residents have a strong social support network, emphasising the importance of social cohesion during the UAE Year of Community. Employment rates in Abu Dhabi exceeded the OECD average, reinforcing the emirate's global appeal for talent and economic opportunities. The volunteering participation rate reached 34.3 percent, reflecting a strong community spirit among Director of the Social Monitoring and Innovation Sector at DCD, Shaikha Alhosani, affirmed that the results reflect the emirate's strategic efforts to enhance quality of life. The Quality of Life Survey demonstrates Abu Dhabi's ongoing commitment to developing innovative policies that place individual wellbeing at the forefront of its noted that joint efforts across various sectors have contributed to creating a secure and sustainable environment in which residents feel stable and added that high safety levels, increased happiness, and longer life expectancy are all indicators of the success of Abu Dhabi's governmental policies and plans in promoting social, health, and economic said, 'During the Year of Community, we continue to shape policies and develop programmes and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all community members and fulfilling their aspirations. Recently, we witnessed the opening of the Nabdh Al Falah Community hub, which serves as a tangible example of transforming the Voice of the Community into reality. In collaboration with all our partners, we are working to make it an integrated platform offering activities, programmes, and events that target all segments of society.'With Abu Dhabi's continued digital transformation, the survey also revealed a rise in digital wellbeing, with residents enjoying easy and efficient access to digital services. However, the findings also pointed to growing concerns about the psychological effects of technology, highlighting the need for balanced policies that support mental health and social interaction in the digital terms of work-life balance, the results showed that working hours remain higher than the OECD average, underscoring the need for strategies that better support personal and professional life balance to sustain quality of life in the Department of Community Development relies on the results of the Quality of Life Survey as a fundamental tool for developing social and economic policies, ensuring the creation of a balanced and sustainable community collaboration with various stakeholders, the department aims to enhance sustainable livelihoods and promote social cohesion, ensuring a prosperous future for all residents of Abu Dhabi. The Department of Community Development encouraged all community members to participate in the sixth cycle of the Quality of Life Survey and to share their aspirations and challenges across all aspects of life.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
SUBARU OF AMERICA RANKED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SERVICE INDEX BY J.D. POWER
Automaker Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Dealership Service in the 2025 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study CAMDEN, N.J., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. and its retailers have achieved the #1 ranking for customer satisfaction among Mass Market Brands in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study. The automaker earned the top rating across every Voice of the Customer measure evaluated – including service initiation, service advisor, service facility, vehicle pick-up, and service quality. Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.: "This incredible achievement is a testament to the collaborative culture across the organization – from Subaru Corporation to headquarters to field staff to our retailers – we are dedicated to listening to our customers and providing extraordinary service. As part of our mission to instill H.E.A.R.T, honesty, empathy, appreciation, respect, and trust, into our retailer experience, and guided by our Subaru Love Promise, this recognition reinforces our core belief that being More Than a Car Company and More Than a Car Dealer is essential to cultivating a positive car ownership experience." The J.D. Power 2025 Study, now in its 45th year, analyzes satisfaction with service at franchised dealer service facilities for maintenance or repair work among owners and lessees of one- to three-year-old vehicles. This year's study, which was conducted from July through December 2024, is based on responses from 55,210 verified registered owners and lessees of one- to three-year-old vehicles. For more information about the J.D. Power CSI Study, please visit: About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Diane AntonCorporate Communications Manager (856) 488-5093danton@ Adam LeiterCorporate Communications Specialist(856) 488-8668aleiter@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
