The designation is the result of a complex assessment process, which consists of an extended internal survey scrutinizing six dimensions involved in HR practices, from the HR strategy to the working environment of ensured for employees, per data from Vodafone Romania representatives.
To be certified, companies must prove they provide the best working conditions and the most effective personnel policies to their employees.
“We are glad that we have managed to keep the position of Top Employer in Romania, especially since this recognition comes after a difficult year and with so many challenges on all our business segments, not only in the field of HR. (…) This year, we shall rely on the lessons learned last year and we will continue to focus on the safety and wellbeing of our employees through dedicated programs and policies. We will continue to ensure a working environment oriented to development and collaboration,” stated Anca Bancu (Marcu), Human Resources Director at Vodafone Romania.
Top Employers Institute is an organization with a history of over 25 years, globally recognized for its evaluation practices and audit methodologies. So far, the Institute has certified over 1,600 organisations in 119 countries/regions, impacting 6,900,000 employees worldwide. In order to obtain a certificate, an aspiring employer has to undergo a thorough screening and evaluation process, which mainly encompasses over 100 questions that cover 600 “People Development” practices. The assessed practices spread across ten key HR themes, which are: Culture, Workforce Planning, Talent Strategy, Talent Acquisition, On-boarding, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Compensation & Benefits, Career & Succession Management.
Vodafone is a leading employer on the local market, with numerous awards and recognitions along the years for its proven people-oriented HR practices, comprehensive employee benefits schemes and career development prospects, among which “Best Employer in Romania” by BestJobs in 2019 and among the top ten in “Most Desired Telecom Employers” annual ranking by Catalyst Solutions, in 2018, 2019 and 2020.