ARC once again recognised as top employer in SA

The top employer in South Africa certification has once again been awarded to the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).

“Achieving certification as a top employer demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to creating an improved work environment, as evidenced by exemplary human resources policies and practices. This certification underscores the organisation’s dedication to enhancing its people-related practices by benchmarking against industry leaders,” the ARC said in a statement.

According to the Top Employers Institute, organisations were evaluated based on their participation in the

HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covered six HR domains and 20 topics, which included people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity, equity and inclusion and well-being. “This recognition reflects the ARC’s ongoing efforts to improve its approach to people management and align itself with industry best practices,” said the institute.

Dr Litha Magingxa, CEO and president of the ARC, said that the certification signified the council’s commitment to enhancing people practices and acknowledging the invaluable role of its employees, who were considered the “heartbeat” of the institution.

He said that the certification was not just about acknowledgement, as it also signified a pledge to cultivate and enhance practices that valued and empowered employees at all times.

Within the organisational framework, said Magingxa, employees played an important role in driving their mission and success. “This recognition serves as testament to the ARC’s dedication to creating a workplace culture that not only meets industry standards, but also goes above and beyond to prioritise and appreciate the invaluable contributions of its workforce,” he said.

Dr Hilton Vergotine, acting group executive for Human Capital, said that the certification exemplified the ARC’s dedication to positioning itself as a preferred employer in the country. “[It] serves as a clear indication of the ARC’s ongoing efforts to create an attractive and fulfilling workplace environment, setting a standard for excellence in human capital management,” he said.

The Top Employers Institute has globally certified and recognised 2052 top employers across 121 countries, spanning five continents.