Absa Bank Kenya started the year on a high note after it was named the 2023 top employer in Kenya and Africa. This is the second consecutive year that the bank is getting this recognition which is facilitated by the Dutch research firm Top Employers Institute and is a testament of the bank’s commitment to ensuring an enriching environment for its employees through excellent people practices.
To declare a winner, Top Employers Institute looks at different key areas in a company’s operations, including but not limited to compensation and benefits, career and succession management and overall work culture. Through their HR Best Practices Survey, the firm also looks at people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity, equity & inclusion, wellbeing and more.
Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through well actualized HR policies. This is a deserved win for Absa and very much in line with its core belief that ‘Our People are our Strength’. This shows that the bank recognizes the crucial role that members of staff play to ensure that customers enjoy a great banking experience, and it is committed to creating a working environment that allows workers to thrive.
“Being named as a Global Top Employer for a second year in a row is recognition of Absa’s inclusive and engaging culture as well as its innovative working environment. We are continually striving to maintain a workplace where employees feel empowered and well-supported. We are delighted that these efforts are being recognized.” Absa Bank Kenya interim Managing Director Yusuf Omari.
For any business, the comfort and morale of employees is critical not only for the day to day running of things, but also for the bottom line. When people are well taken care of, they will naturally be more in tune with the business, more efficient and ultimately more productive. Make this a work culture over the years and the results of a well-motivated workforce will definitely improve financial performance. There is also the pride and joy of working in a great place, and the job satisfaction that comes with it for employees.
Absa has a number of initiatives, including the Absa SHE business proposition that has both internal and external mentorship programs, you can open your account to enjoy such benefits here . The role of mentorship cannot be understated in bringing out the best in people both in their career and personal lives. What’s the value of mentorship to a workforce? I’d say priceless. The business and career world can be menacing not only to new entrants but even to seasoned and semi seasoned players since there is never an end to challenges. Many people with great potential peer into the workspace, get intimidated and coil back. But a tip here and a guideline there would have made a difference in that person’s performance. This is why mentorship is so important and a valuable addition to Absa’s work environment policies.
To check on available opportunities, visit Absa’s Career portal here and follow their social media platforms to be updated on their offers and products.
In the next article, we will take a deeper look at the programs that Absa has in place to achieve a highly motivated workforce, and the bank’s plans to make sure that things only get better.
