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Our bank recognises that our people are our greatest asset. For the sixth year in a row, UniCredit was officially certified by the Top Employer Institute for its extraordinary commitment to the well-being of its employees and for providing an innovative, rewarding, and inclusive workplace.
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The Top Employer Certification was awarded across several UniCredit countries, including Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Russia. The Top Employers Institute programme recognises organisations based on the results of their HR Best Practices survey, which covers six domains consisting of twenty topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Well-being, and Diversity & Inclusion.
This recognition was both a reflection of UniCredit and of how our people perceive our bank as a place to work. Our people are the sole drivers of our business. They are the reason we are able to be successful, serve our clients and impact our communities. As a bank, we know it is both our duty and our privilege to provide our employees with a best-in-class experience – one that builds a bank we can all be proud to work for.
In line with the new business strategy, the bank has invested heavily in the digital evolution of the organisation now and over the next three years – focusing on upskilling digital competencies, continuing to retain best-in-class digital talent and experts as well attracting new ones.
By creating an environment that supports and challenges its people while providing them with the tools and resources they need to be successful, we can ensure they are building fruitful and meaningful careers in our bank and beyond. We can and should always do more, but this award demonstrates that we are working from a strong foundation.
Our people are the most important element of our business. They are the reason we are able to be successful, serve our clients and impact our communities. Creating an environment that supports and challenges them, ensures they unite behind a common ambition and thrive in all they do, is a critical priority for us.
Andrea Orcel
Group Chief Executive Officer and Head of Italy