Nestlé, the leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company
has emerged the Best Employee-Friendly Organisation in the Food, Beverages
Industry in Nigeria. The award which was endowed by the Chartered Institute of
Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), was bestowed on the Company during the
Annual Lecture/Luncheon of the Personnel Practitioners’ Consultative Association,
at Lagos Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, recently.
Speaking during the presentation of the award, the immediate
past President of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria,
Mr Abiola Popoola, praised Nestlé for its progressive employee relations policy.
Nestlé Nigeria was particularly commended for having the lowest employee
turnover rate in the Food and Beverage Industry in Nigeria in the last five
years due to its commitment to building the human resources capabilities and
competencies.
Receiving the award on behalf of the Company, the Head of
Human Resources, Mrs Marie Owoniyi thanked CIPMN for the honour. She said that
at Nestlé, the mission of Human Resources is to provide professional guidance
to line managers and employees aiming to deliver superior business results by
optimising the performance of the employees, while ensuring a responsible
culture of respect and responsibility, including exemplary working conditions.
Mrs Owoniyi reiterated Nestlé’s commitment to motivate its
workforce to deliver sustainable results through appropriate compensation,
recognition and career development processes.
Commenting on the
‘Most Employee-Friendly Organization’s award, the Managing Director and
Chief Executive of Nestlé Nigeria, Mr Dharnesh Gordhon assured that the company
will continue to walk the talk as the
leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company. In his words: “Nestlé’s ability to provide
working conditions that match the expectations of our workforce is key to our
continued success. Our Company recognises that employees need and expect to
work flexibly, so that they can connect their busy work and home lives.”
Dr Samuel Adenekan
Corporate
Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé Nigeria Plc
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