Absa Group, a leading financial organisation in Africa, was recently awarded the Best Employer Brand 2022 Award by the LinkedIn Talent Awards, thus becoming one of the organisations recognised as most innovative and leading the future of work across Africa.
The LinkedIn Talent Awards is a community connected by a passion for people and for the development of professional talent. Its aim is to highlight people, brands, companies and organisations around the world that, committed to creating inclusive workplaces, build stronger employer brands and focus on retaining employees without ever losing sight of learning and development.
Absa is recognised for innovation in talent acquisition and employability, as well as in developing and retaining talent. The organisation builds hybrid working into its organisational culture, with an “open space” philosophy and free seating, as well as the use of digital tools to boost communication between work teams within the Bank.
This award is confirmation of Absa Group’s commitment to putting the needs of its employees first, by creating a work culture based on the principle of Africanness combined with innovation in people management. The institution is convinced that, in order to remain at the forefront of successful companies in Africa, it must continue to invest in developing and retaining talent, creating an inclusive and dynamic working environment for its employees.
The LinkedIn Talent Awards are a benchmark in recognising best people-management practices around the world, and the award is a highly prestigious distinction in the business and financial sector. The institution is proud to receive this award and is committed to continuing to invest in its human capital and in the constant improvement of the working environment, remaining at the forefront of business innovation and leadership
in Africa.
