Logistics company DHL takes first place for the second time

The 50 best places to work in the Middle East

PHOTO/REUTERS - Employees of the DHL postal and logistics group sort parcels in a distribution centre

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28 de agosto de 2020 (15:57 h.)

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The Great Place to Work Institute, the global authority on workplace performance and trust culture, has published a list of the 50 best places to work in the Middle East.

This year, as last year, the logistics giant has been named the best company to work for in the region.

The publication of this list comes in the midst of the crisis caused by the COVID-19 that has disrupted business operations, not only in the region, but also globally.

The Great Place To Work (GPTW) certification is awarded to companies based on the criteria of credibility, respect, fairness and partnership. Each year, Great Place to Work partners with many of the most successful and innovative companies around the world to create, study and recognize workplaces.

The Institute's assessment is based on surveys of company employees, which are conducted confidentially. This information is equivalent to two-thirds of the score, and the remainder is obtained through an audit of human resource practice and management. To be considered for the list, organizations had to meet the Great Place To Work-Certified standard and have a minimum score of 85% based on "what employees say about their experiences of confidence and ability to reach their full human potential as part of their organization, regardless of who they are or what they do, along with the number of countries where the organization is certified in the Middle East and the local population of the organization," said Mazen Harb, CEO of Great Place To Work Middle East.

The 'Best Places to Work in the Middle East' are represented by a diverse number of government entities and industries including logistics, technology, finance, media, retail, fashion, consumer goods, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing. This is the sixth time the company has made it to the top of the list. After DHL, there is Fischer FZE and Centurty Financial.

Ranked fourth to tenth on the list were InterContinental Hotels Group, Dubai Police Academy, Hilton, The One, Platinum VA, Alkhabeer Capital and Landmark Group, respectively.