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- The Group also received the European level Top Employer Certification
UniCredit Bulbank is officially recognized as the best employer in Bulgaria for 2024. The bank wins the award thanks to its strong commitment to employee well-being through excellence in human resource management policies and people practices.
“We are pleased to be recognized as a Top Employer in 2024. This recognition is not only as a great achievement, but also as one more confirmation that we are moving in the right direction during our transformation journey. We all know that change is challenging and it requires focused efforts and holistic approach, yet we continue in our pursuit to be Top Employer and to invest in our tools, processes and product landscape and foremost to provide a top employee experience to our colleagues”, commented Andrea Tognetti, Director People and Culture at UniCredit Bulbank, on the award.
UniCredit also received the European level Top Employer Certification thanks to the local Certifications achieved by the Bank in Bulgaria, Germany, Italy and Serbia as well as by the Group’s branch in Poland[1].
Commenting on this achievement, Siobhan McDonagh, Head of Group People & Culture at UniCredit, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition for another year, tangibly demonstrating our strong focus and commitment to fostering an inclusive and positive working environment for all our people. We continue to transform our bank putting culture and values at its core. This enables us to truly unlock the potential of our people as individuals and professionals to deliver consistent value and better outcomes for all our stakeholders. Collectively, we are building the bank for Europe’s future, driving sustainable change for our industry, communities and beyond.”
The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.
Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink commented: “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2024. These employers have always shown that they care for the development and well-being of their people. By doing so, they collectively enrich the world of work. We are proud to announce and celebrate this year’s group of leading people-oriented employers: the Top Employers 2024.”
The programme has certified and recognised over 2300 Top Employers in 121 countries/regions across five continents.
About Top Employers Institute
Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in People Practices. We help accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Institute Certification Programme, participating companies can be validated, certified, and recognised as an employer of choice. In 2024, Top Employers Institute has certified more than 2300 organisations in 121 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 12 million employees globally. Top Employers Institute. For a better world of work.
[1] UniCredit SpA branch in Poland
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