Namibian companies recognised as Top Employers

Staff reporter – Two local companies are among 200 organisations from 33 countries and 24 industry sectors that were recognised at the 20th African Top Employers Certification Programme recently.G4S Namibia and Old Mutual Namibia achieved certification status at the Top Employers Institute, a global HR certification company. As such, they are among African organisations that have been able to demonstrate the highest standards in HR practices in the past 12 months.Motivating the certification of G4S Namibia and Old Mutual Namibia on its website, the Top Employers Institute said its comprehensive independent research revealed that G4S Namibia and Old Mutual Namibia “provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation and has demonstrated its leadership status in the HR environment, always striving to optimise its employment practices and to develop its employees”.Rigorous set of criteriaA record number of organisations on the continent achieved certification status. This indicates that African employers are increasingly committed to building optimal conditions for the people who work for them, the Top Employers Institute said in a media release.According to the release, the institute’s certification programme remains the leading barometer of HR excellence in employee conditions around the world “Certification is awarded based on a rigorous set of criteria,” it said. Billy Elliott, the Top Employers Institute’s country manager for Africa, says that the certification provides employers with an important quality metric that enables them to position their brands more effectively in the attraction, retention and engagement of top talent. “The Top Employers Institute is not just certifying Africa’s top employers. We are making visible those who, through continuous employee development, are helping to bring Africa in the mainstream of modern business practice,” he said.Tremendous growthDavid Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, added: “We have been recognising outstanding employers globally for over 25 years and in Africa for 20 years. Since 1997, hundreds of employers on the continent have opened their doors and allowed us to assess their HR and people development practices.”Plink says that recently, the organisation has seen tremendous growth in the maturity of HR policies and practices on the continent. “We have seen African employers continuously working to optimise their employee conditions and put the development of their people first. The organisations certified as Top Employers lead the way in the development of their people and set an example on the continent and beyond. An achievement they can be truly proud of.”Top Employers across Africa consistently subscribe to a set of HR best practices in the areas of talent strategy, workforce planning, on-boarding, learning and development, performance management, leadership development, career and succession management, compensation and benefits as well as culture.Key trendA key trend that emerged in the recent research was that Top Employers empower employees to take ownership of their development. “Organisations are shifting from manager-driven development plans towards empowering employees to take direct ownership of their careers and development,” said Elliott. “What sets Africa’s Top Employers apart is a growing recognition that people development is not a top down strategy, but a partnership between the employer and the employee.“To empower their people, the organisation must provide the right processes and structures. Line managers are expected to lead by example and be responsible for providing their employees with the right guidance and support.”This symbiotic relationship leads to better employee engagement and improved business performance, adds Elliott.Top Employers say the certification adds structure to their employee development processes, and is a valuable stamp of credibility in the very competitive market for top talent. Elliott agrees HR best practice is a valuable branding and business tool for African organisations. “A key pillar of economic growth across the continent rests on the growth of our people, and these companies are doing that right,” he said. “For this they deserve to be recognised and celebrated.”

Namibian companies recognised as Top Employers

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