daniel chigunweCompanies are continuously looking for techniques to acquire a competitive advantage in today’s business landscape.
While strategic planning, creative goods, and efficient processes are unquestionably important, one component that is sometimes overlooked is the importance of a pleasant working environment.
A workplace that encourages well-being and cooperation has a significant influence on employee happiness, productivity, and, ultimately, the company’s success.
Companies across the globe have been striving to create said conducive work environment and each region and company have done this to varying degrees.
Forbes, the global media company that focuses on business, recently listed the companies that fit the bill. The list tagged the World’s Best Employers ranked companies all over the world that provide the best working environment for their employees.
To compile its seventh annual list of the World’s Best Employers, Forbes teamed up with the market research firm Statista to determine which companies create a stimulating and ideal atmosphere. Forbes polled over 170,000 employees from over 50 countries to calculate the ranking.
Forbes identified 700 companies, seven of which were African. Africa’s best employers list is dominated by South African entities. The number one spot on the continent is occupied by the banking group Absa, followed by another banking entity Standard Bank Group, Kenyan telecommunications company Safaricom, South African telecoms group MTN and financial services institution Nedbank.
The 6th and 7th companies in the Forbes list not listed below are South Africa’s Mediclinic International and Sasol.– Business Insider Africa
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