ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) announces it has been recognized by Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), as a 2015 multi-country winner in the Aon Best Employers program. The Aon Best Employers program measures and recognizes employer excellence worldwide. Marriott Vacations Worldwide has been recognized by the Aon Best Employers program in the countries of Aruba, France, Ireland, Spain, Thailand, The United Arab Emirates, The United Kingdom and The United States.

"We are honored to be recognized by the 2015 Aon Best Employers program," said Stephen P. Weisz, president and chief executive officer of Marriott Vacations Worldwide. "And this year, we are proud to add three additional countries to our list. We recognize that our associates are a source of greatness so having our associates provide positive feedback for this award is a testament of our company culture."

To achieve recognition through the Aon Best Employers program, Marriott Vacations Worldwide was assessed on four measures:

1. Engagement Index: Marriott Vacations Worldwide's employees speak positively about their employer, intend to stay and are motivated by their employment experience to do their best work every day.
2. Leadership Index: Marriott Vacations Worldwide's leaders clearly define the vision for the future, recognize employees' critical importance and lead them to success.
3. Performance Culture Index: Marriott Vacations Worldwide's employees are aligned to company goals and are rewarded and recognized for their contributions.
4. Employer Brand Index: Marriott Vacations Worldwide's employees are proud of the company they work for and know what makes the company distinctive as a place to work.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide's culture is the source of the company's success. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a global family and the company's beliefs and behaviors resoundingly prove this. Marriott Vacations Worldwide celebrates the values that have been the key contributors to the company's legendary success, such as "take care of your associates," "spirit to serve" and the commitment to business integrity. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is home to approximately 10,000 associates worldwide. The company focuses on providing unforgettable vacation experiences to over 410,000 Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott Owners and Members around the globe.

About Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a leading global pure-play vacation ownership company, offering a diverse portfolio of quality products, programs and management expertise with 61 resorts. Its brands include Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott. Since entering the industry in 1984 as part of Marriott International, Inc., the company earned its position as a leader and innovator in vacation ownership products. The company preserves high standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors and associates while maintaining a long-term relationship with Marriott International. For more information, please visit www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MarriottVAC and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MarriottVacationsWorldwide.

About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global provider of risk management, insurance brokerage and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 69,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative risk and people solutions. For further information on our capabilities and to learn how we empower results for clients, please visit: http://aon.mediaroom.com.

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