Unilever Emerges Africa’s Top Employer

UNILEVER has been certified as the number one ?Top Employer in Africa.? For the 6th time running, the company emerged as number one this year in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Nigeria. Unilever is also top 5 in South Africa and certified in Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.

The recognition was given to the various countries at the Top Employer 2023 Awards, following a keenly contested process of measurements based on the HR Best Practices Survey.

The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on their commitment to their people through exceptional HR policies, 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 & Inclusion, well-being, and Sustainability.   

The Managing Director, Unilever West Africa, Carl Cruz said, ?The Top Employer Africa certification for Unilever affirmed the company?s ability to deliver an excellent employment experience consistently across the continent. This pleasant news attests to our firm resolve to always put our people first in all we do as a business. Our people will always remain our number one priority as an organisation.?

The Human Resources Director, Unilever West Africa, Ola Ehinmoro, said, being certified as a top employer showcases the organisation?s dedication to a better world of work, exhibited through excellent HR policies 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.?

?We continue to work towards being more humane, purposeful, and accountable, in achieving a people-centered and sustainable organization. Thank you to our HR team for the excellent work,? Ehinmoro said. 

Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: ?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 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.? 

The Top Employers award programme has certified and recognized more than 2053 Top Employers in 121 countries/regions across five continents since its inception.

About Unilever West Africa 

Unilever West Africa is one of the world?s leading consumer goods companies. On any given day 2.5 billion people use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Unilever is committed to achieving its objective of making Sustainable Living Commonplace through its people, brands, and operations.