Edenred, IHS Towers, Roche, Blue Ocean Global, Foodics and Sapin have been crowned as 2021’s top six best places to work in the UAE, confirmed Best Places to Work.
Edenred UAE scooped the top position followed by IHS Towers, one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure providers. Roche UAE came in the third position, followed by Blue Ocean Global, a leading master distributor. Foodics, a technology firm offering an end-to-end cloud-based point of sale, came in the fifth position; followed by Sapin, a leading metal packaging supplier to the paint, food and aerosol industry.
The international certification programme Best Places to Work is considered as the ‘Platinum Standard’ in identifying and recognising top workplaces around the world. It provides employers the opportunity to learn more about the engagement and the satisfaction of their employees; and honour those who deliver an outstanding work experience with the highest standards in regards to working conditions.
PRIORITISING INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP & RESPECT
“We are honoured to be recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UAE; which is testament of the hard work and commitment of all our talented people,” stated Tricia Raman, Director of people and culture for Edenred UAE. “We care about our employees and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that builds on the workplace of tomorrow; prioritising innovation, leadership and respect. Edenred will continue to invest in our people and will ensure that they have what they need to be successful. Knowing that our people continue to feel valued, supported and cared for is the best endorsement we can receive; and reaffirms our actions”
Mohamed ElShaarawy, General Manager for Roche Pharmaceuticals UAE, which is celebrating its 125 years anniversary, said he was also “humbled to witness Roche Pharmaceuticals as one of the best places to work in the United Arab Emirates; where you can create change, take pride in what you do and enjoy the people you work with. Our learning culture is shaped by our people who believe in our purpose of ‘Doing now what patients need next’.”
INVESTING IN TALENT
David Ordman, SVP & Deputy CFO for IHS Towers, shared their sentiments: “We are delighted to have been recognised in the top six highest performing organisations in UAE and certified as Best Place Work in UAE. At IHS Towers, our people are our greatest asset; and we take enormous pride in investing in and developing our talent. We work collaboratively to ensure all employees benefit from cross-learning opportunities; not just in the UAE, but across the wider IHS network. A network that spans nine markets across Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.”
Every year in UAE, the programme partners with over 50 organisations, across different industries, to help them measure, benchmark, improve their HR practices; and have access to the tools and expertise they need to deliver effective and sustainable change in their organisations.
Transportation and logistics giant DHL Express was crowned the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune this year, followed by Cisco, Hilton, AbbVie and Salesforce. Click here to read more.
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