East African Breweries, is the second most popular company out of a list of 100 firms in Africa, according to a survey done by African Business magazine.
In the Employer of Choice category that sampled 13, 242 respondents working in 54 African countries, Procter and Gamble took the top spot while Microsoft was ranked third.
The survey is the only independent survey of all 54 African markets and based on 29 separate global, local and pan-African attraction drivers used to define a great employer.
Respondents from Africa’s talent pool provided their views on organisations that they would be most interested in working for.
Among the key findings across a range of sectors, the survey results show African professionals across the continent and those working or studying abroad are keen on the employer value proposition of potential employers.
A company’s leadership and management, its corporate social responsibility agenda and the availability of development opportunities are just as important as reward and benefits. The survey was spearheaded by leading African recruitment specialists Global Career Company in association with Towers Watson.
Also making the top 100 best employers were DSTV, Total, Shell, JP Morgan, Eco-bank, GE and Dangote. The survey was conducted between September-October 2015 and was spearheaded by leading African recruitment specialists Global Career Company in association with Towers Watson.
“The lessons to be taken forward from the Employer of Choice study will make a lasting impact on the African talent landscape,” said founder and managing director of Global Career Company Rupert Adcock.
Source; Mediamax Network, Citizen TV
