Schneider Electric Africa has been awarded the Africa Best Employer Brand Award for 2014/2015 at the annual Employer Branding Awards, organised by the Employer Branding Institute and endorsed by the Asian Confederation of Business.
The company received the award based on criteria including its ability to attract and retain talent as well as offering the best work environment for its employees. This prestigious award is one of the top international awards granted to companies that demonstrate excellence in providing an integrated work environment that caters to employees’ aspirations and motivates them to translate success and desired targets into achievements and performance.
The panel of judges comprised experts in employment and human resources from unbiased bodies who made their decisions after reviewing a number of criteria related to employment and work environment. Examples were being exemplary in learning and development initiatives, communicating distinctiveness in employee hiring, training and retention practices and continuous innovation.
Mohamed Saad, zone president – Schneider Electric Africa and Caribbean, stated: “Being awarded such a prestigious accolade is a testament to Schneider Electric’s global position in applying international best practices in human resources and employment, with the objective of offering an excellent work environment in the best interest of our employees and their work. As a global specialist in energy management Schneider Electric enjoys a set of corporate values that puts the employee as its priority. We believe that human resources are our most valuable asset.”
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