Unilever, one of the leading Consumer goods firm, has been declared the number one ‘Top Employer in Africa’ at the Top Employer 2023 Awards. The organisation is being recognised for the sixth time running. The company bagged the prestigious honour in four different countries of its operations, including Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Nigeria. It also emerged top five in South Africa and certified in Zimbabwe and Ethiopia. According to the award organisers, Top Employers Institute, the award followed a keenly contested process of measurements based on the HR Best Practices Survey. It noted that the programme certifies organisations based on their commitment to their people through exceptional HR policies, participation, and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. Carl Cruz, Managing Director of Unilever West Africa, stated that the recognition was a testament to the company’s ability to deliver excellent employment experience consistently across the continent.and people practices. “I am very pleased with this news that has reaffirmed how committed we are to our people as a business. “We will continue to seek opportunities to improve our peoples’ experience to make our business a place of pride and fun for them to work, play and fulfill their purposes. Also, CEO of Top Employers Institute, David Plink said, “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. “We have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year; exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2023. 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 2023.”
