Transparency and open communication key to best practice

Arecord 86 organisations achieved the prestigious Top Employers 2017 Certification this year with a high level of transparency and open communication proving key to HR best practice.

Top Employers Institute CEO, David Plink says, “These employers lead the way in people development. It is an accomplishment that they can be truly proud of. HR professionals spend hours creating practices to develop staff strategically, so if employees are not aware of these or do not understand them, it negates the full value of what is offered.”

Billy Elliott, the Top Employer Institute’s country manager South Africa, points to a recent study, entitled The Power of the Top Employers Certification Seal Research Report. “It found that certified employers are widely perceived as leaders, as well as being more innovative, personal, and honest. They are evaluated in nine key areas and transparency as well as thorough communication are essential to implementation along with engaging and retaining top talent.”

He reveals that some 538,000 employees are currently positively impacted by the world-class HR conditions in place amongst Top Employers on the African continent. “If the current trend is anything to go by, this number is set to grow and Africa’s business people will continue to develop.” The Top Employers South Africa in 2017, in alphabetical order, are: