Alstom certified as ‘Top Employer’ in three Middle East markets
The firm says it also achieved the certification in 22 other countries that it has operations in
France-based transportation specialist Alstom says it has been recognised as a ‘Top Employer’ for the 2022 calendar year in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt for the first time. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits a people centric culture, the company explained.
The firm said that the recognition came alongside certifications in 22 other geographies it operates in, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Hong Kong, France, India, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America, Chile, Panama, Romania, Sweden, and Thailand.
“We are honoured to be recognised as a top employer in Saudi Arabia and very proud of the team of our talented and diverse individuals serving the Kingdom’s mobility needs. As we focus to support the fulfilment of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, our commitment to people and diversity will be key to healthy, balanced and sustainable growth,” said Mohamed Khalil, Managing Director of Alstom Saudi Arabia.
Alstom said it is continuing to expand its employee engagement efforts across the region, focusing on building a strong corporate culture that creates a sense of belonging and purpose among its people. The ‘Top Employers Institute’ is said to have also commended the company’s career and talent development programs that provide continuous learning opportunities.
In early October 2022, Alstom signed a five-year $53mn O&M contract with Jeddah Airports Company and, later in the month, it opened a new regional office in Riyadh.
Additionally, employee wellness has come into sharper focus at Alstom, with the company offering health and well-being support programs to help them excel in their personal and professional lives, the firm said.
“Providing our people with a greater purpose at work and fostering a culture of transparency and respect are essential in our success in the emirates. Our employees know the work they do has an impact, and in making public transport smarter, more accessible, and most importantly sustainable,” added Tamer Salama, Managing Director of Alstom UAE & Qatar.
Ramy Salah El-Din, Managing Director of Alstom Egypt remarked, “This certification is a recognition of the work Alstom does for the well-being of its employees. We are delighted to be able to provide our employees a healthy and constructive work environment, allowing each of them to bring their best selves to support our customers bring the best solutions to address critical mobility challenges.”
Through its collaboration with the Top Employers Institute, Alstom will be able to benefit from being able to benchmark its internal efforts against industry best practice, determining further areas of improvement. The certifications will also serve to attract new talent, as the company continues to expand its presence across the Middle East, the firm concluded.
In late November 2022, Alstom said it would design and build the first driverless metro in Africa.
