On Thursday 18 January the Top Employers Institute, the renowned authority in recognizing excellence in HR and people practices, awarded BESIX Group the certification as Belgian Top Employer for the fifth time in a row. Each year, the organisation certifies companies worldwide where working conditions are outstanding, workers are stimulated to develop their talents, and where equity and inclusion are a reality in the company’s culture. BESIX is proud to be counted among the Top Employers in Belgium once again*.
The label was awarded after an in-depth survey of BESIX’s HR and people practices, covering six HR domains and consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, and more. The award is an acknowledgment of BESIX’s efforts to help shape a better work environment. It shows the company's commitment to excellent HR policies and people practices, putting people first. The label is a recognition of the work already accomplished and at the same time an encouraging signal to continue in the right direction.
Pierre Sironval, CEO BESIX Group: BESIX is honored to be acknowledged as one of Belgium's Top Employers for the fifth consecutive year. Our scores in key areas, including people strategy, leadership, talent management, learning & development, work environment, well-being, diversity & inclusion, have seen further improvement compared to last year. This underscores BESIX's steadfast dedication to these aspects within our organisational culture. BESIX, with its diverse team of talents, operates in various countries and projects, exemplifying a commitment to diversity across all aspects of its activities.”
Geert Aelbrecht, Chief People Officer BESIX Group: “This award is a beautiful recognition of our steadfast people strategy. As an employer, we are committed to fostering a respectful and caring work environment that promotes harmony, development, and excellence, which we believe are essential for success. With the support of our employees, social partners, stakeholders, and clients, we create a positive company culture where everyone works together to achieve our goal of creating sustainable solutions for a better world.”
Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink: “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2024. These employers have always shown that they care for the development and well-being of their people. By doing so, they collectively enrich the world of work. We are proud to announce and celebrate this year’s group of leading people-oriented employers: the Top Employers 2024.”
*The certification applies to BESIX Group, BESIX NV, BESIX RED, BESIX STAY and Flamant.
About the Top Employers Institute
Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in People Practices. It helps accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Institute Certification Programme, participating companies can be validated, certified, and recognised as employer of choice. In 2024, the Top Employers Institute has certified more than 2.300 organisations in 121 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 12 million employees globally. Top Employers Institute. For a better world of work. www.top-employers.com.
