With a score of over 90 per cent, Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, the home of Hotpoint, Indesit, Whirlpool and KitchenAid brands, has received the prestigious Top Employer award for the fifth consecutive year in the UK.
Whirlpool EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) has also been awarded the Top Employer Europe certification, positioning itself among the Top Employers in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Russia.
The Top Employer Institute has certified that the company provides the best working environment for employees through its ‘people first’ HR practices. Among the numerous areas of excellence, Whirlpool UK stands out for its work environment, strategy, quality of leaders and good practices in the selection and placement of talented people within the organisation.
In addition to the effort to promote a positive work environment, the Top Employer certification recognised Whirlpool UK for its corporate culture based on core values such as Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Diversity, One Whirlpool and the Spirit of Winning. The company was also commended for its ‘Leadership Model’, a model that summarises the set of behaviours and actions that guide and inspire everyone within the company to work at their best and achieve the best results.
Andrzej Tuleja, General Manager, UK and Ireland, Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, says: “We are thrilled to have been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for the fifth consecutive year. This award acknowledges the commitment and dedication that we invest in our colleagues, as well as demonstrating the emphasis that we place upon ensuring that we provide a safe working environment that supports and nurtures our valued workforce.”
Farhaj Majeed, VP HR, Whirlpool EMEA, adds: “This recognition, obtained for the fifth consecutive year, makes us grateful, humble and proud of the journey we’ve been through and the results we’ve achieved. We are committed to keep providing all of our colleagues with a great working environment that empowers them and enables them to be their best selves at work”.
Whirlpool UK believes it is important to play an active role in building a sustainable world and work environment, and therefore makes its colleagues’ wellbeing a priority. This is why the company promotes various initiatives aimed at improving people’s wellbeing and health through concrete actions and services dedicated to employees and communities. In addition, Whirlpool UK has various Employee Resource Groups, such as Whirlpool’s Women’s Network and Young Professional Networks, which help drive cultural change to create a genuinely inclusive and diverse work environment.
The Top Employers Institute Programme is the global authority on certifying excellence in employee conditions and provides certified organisations with the ability to leverage their employer branding, benchmark their practices against other top performers and align their policies globally. The TPE certifies over 1,600 organisations, across five continents every year, impacting the lives of over 6,900,000 employees globally.
To learn more about the Top Employers Institute and the Top Employers Certification, please visit www.top-employers.com
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- Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited has received the prestigious Top Employer award for the fifth consecutive year in the UK
About Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited:
Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited is managed by Whirlpool EMEA, part of Whirlpool Corporation.
Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited fully supports the AMDEA safety initiative, Register My Appliance, and is committed to encouraging householders to register their appliances: www.registermyappliance.org.uk
About Whirlpool Corporation:
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2020, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 78,000 employees and 57 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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