The Top Employers Institute has published a list of the top 11 companies in Africa based on their strength in human resources and ‘excellence’ in employee conditions.
The Holland based company said that a record number of 11 organisations achieved the Top Employers Africa 2017 certification.
“The Top Employers certification is only awarded to the best employers around the world: organisations that demonstrate the highest standards of employee offerings. The companies listed below have been independently certified by the Top Employers Institute as Top Employers.”
“Each of these organisations demonstrated a forward-thinking Human Resources environment that is continuously working to optimise its employee conditions and leading the way in the development of its people. If your employer has achieved certification, it is an accomplishment worthy of great pride, trust and celebration.”
In order to be eligible for the award, participating organisations must be certified in a minimum of four African countries.
The companies are evaluated across nine key areas: talent strategy, workforce planning, on-boarding, learning & development, performance management, leadership development, career & succession management, compensation & benefits, and culture.
Here is the complete list:
- AbbVie – Pharmaceuticals
- Becton, Dickinson & Co
- DHL Express Logistics
- Dow Chemical Company
- Ernst & Young Financial Services
- G4S Private security
- Old Mutual Financial services
- Orange Telecoms
- Philip Morris International Cigarettes and tobacco
- Unilever Consumer goods
- Vodacom Telecoms