RIYADH — CHEP, the global supply chain solutions company, has been certified as a 2019 Top Employer in Saudi Arabia by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), a global certifier recognizing excellence in employee practices.

CHEP won the Top Employer Award for assuring excellent working conditions, adhering to best people practices, and providing exceptional training and empowerment initiatives for its employees in Saudi Arabia. CHEP also achieved one of the highest levels of Saudization and is complementing the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to building a vibrant society, thriving economy and an ambitious nation.

Megeshni Archary, country general manager, MENA, CHEP said: “As a Brambles Group company, CHEP has a strong presence in Saudi Arabia. Under the guidance of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman and his forward-thinking strategy, Saudi Arabia has outlined an ambitious roadmap for diversified economic growth. We are committed to continuing our work towards supporting the goals of Vision 2030 and contributing towards a diversified economy. We thank Top Employers Institute (TEI) for acknowledging our efforts towards Saudization and employee initiatives.”

Lakshmi Parasuram, director, HR Business Partner for India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, said: “At CHEP, the growth of our employees is our key focus. We are proud to be recognized for our initiatives towards building local talent in Saudi Arabia and providing exceptional employment opportunities to them.”

David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, said: “CHEP belongs to a very exclusive global community of Top Employers and it’s continuously showing great achievements. It is a company focused on high quality, not only regarding their products or safety standards, but also by ensuring exciting career prospects for their employees in their worldwide locations. This year, CHEP has also won the Top Employer Certification for India and South Africa, and has also been awarded with the European certification.”

The Top Employers Institute (TEI) is a global authority on recognizing excellence since the past 25 years. It has certified over 1,300 organizations in 115 countries. The Top Employer award is based on various categories including talent strategy and acquisition, workplace planning, learning & development, performance & succession management, leadership development, compensation and culture. — SG