Unilever named second best company to work in Nigeria

Unilever Nigeria has been recognised as the second best company to work in Nigeria.

This recognition came at the 2015 ‘Great Place to Work’ Awards ceremony held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, March 20.

The company was named the number two best under the ‘large corporates’ category of the awards.

‘Great Place to Work’ ranking organised by the Great Place to Work Institute forms the world’s largest and most respected study of workplace excellence and people management practices.

The ranking rates organisations based on employees’ responses to a survey that measures the level of trust in their organisation.

Great Place to Work also conducts a culture audit that evaluates people management practices and workplace culture in assessed organisations.

Commenting on the award, Tolulope Agiri, Nigeria’s human resources director, Unilever, said: “We are honoured to be named as the second best place to work in Nigeria. The recognition reflects the exceptional workplace culture at Unilever, as well as the company’s focus on creating an outstanding professional and personal work experience for all employees.

“This achievement inspires us to raise the bar even higher to clinch the No. 1 spot next year.”

Unilever’s emergence as one of the best companies to work in Nigeria comes as no surprise. The company actively drives initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, as well as enhance employee skills and capabilities. Furthermore, Unilever boasts of unique initiatives like its ‘flexi working’ scheme, which enables employees to balance work and life.

The company has also been a leading light in the corporate sustainability movement. Inspired by the company’s purpose (‘To make Sustainable Living Commonplace’), Unilever has delivered impactful initiatives that have helped numerous Nigerians improve the quality of their lives. By making sustainability a strategy and operating model, Unilever offers its employees a unique opportunity to be part of the company’s initiatives that promote sustainability and create a brighter future for generations unborn.

Last year, Unilever Nigeria emerged overall number one employer in Nigeria on the Universum Employer Brand Rankings – a globally recognised ranking that reveals employers that are most attractive to talent.

ODINAKA ANUDU