African Bank Scoops Top Employer Honours For The Third Year In A Row
African Bank Scoops Top Employer Honours For The Third Year In A Row. African Bank has been certified as a Top Employer for the third consecutive year. This remarkable achievement places African Bank among a select brand of organisations across the globe who have made a concerted effort to enhance the world of work. Just 2300 organisations, in 121 regions across five continents, enjoy the Top Employer status.
African Bank was established in 1975, to provide much-needed financial services to those relegated to the margins of the economic playing field by the then Apartheid government. From a mono-line credit lender, it has evolved into a fully-fledged retail bank offering a comprehensive suite of products and services. “This recognition mirrors our dedication to advancing the lives our people, from workplace corridors all the way to the communities we serve,” says African Bank’s Group Chief People Officer, Gcobisa Ntshona. “We are a bank for the people, by the people, serving the people. We believe that through our pursuit of excellence in people practices, we can realise the vision of our founders and walk alongside our people on the path to prosperity.”
The Top Employers Institute is recognised as the leading global authority on excellence in people practices within businesses. Through a rigorous assessment process, it awards Top Employer certification to organisations based on their approach to flexible work policies, leadership, diversity and inclusion programmes, career development and employee benefits as well as organisational strategy and purpose. Continuous improvement on these people practices is paramount to their commitment of enhancing their Employee Value Proposition and building a strong Employer Brand.
“We celebrate not only the exceptional work of our employees, but also the way they live the values of African Bank. Our workplace culture is centred on the values of excellence, collaboration, transparency, creativity, sustainability, and empathy. Employees who display these values during their daily interactions are nominated by their peers to benefit from local and international trips, loyalty programme points, and more. We are continuously reviewing our recognition programmes to capture the full scope of the African Bank employee experience.” the company said in a statement.
“We believe that, by doing so, we encourage a workplace culture where high-performance is rewarded, and our people feel empowered to exercise steward leadership and lead by example in their spheres of influence as we operate as a bank for the people, by the people, serving the people.” the company continued.
