While strategic planning, creative goods, and efficient processes are unquestionably important, one component that is sometimes overlooked is the importance of a pleasant working environment.
A workplace that encourages well-being and cooperation has a significant influence on employee happiness, productivity, and, ultimately, the company’s success.
Companies across the globe have been striving to create said conducive work environment and each region and company have done this to varying degrees.
Forbes the global media company which focuses on business recently listed the companies that fit the bill. The list tagged the World’s Best Employers ranked companies all over the world that provide the best working environment for their employees.
Forbes identified 700 companies seven of which were African. With that said, below are is 5 of Africa’s best employers. The 6th and 7th companies in the Forbes list not listed below are South Africa’s Mediclinic International and Sasol.
5 best African companies to work for in 2023
Rank
Company
Country
Industry
Number of employees
Global rank
1.
Absa Group
South Africa
Banking and Financial Services
35,451
103rd
2.
Standard Bank Group
South Africa
Banking and Financial Services
49,325
128th
3.
Safricom
Kenya
Utilities
5,500
164th
4.
MTN Group
South Africa
Telecommunications
19,295
395th
5.
Nedbank
South Africa
Business Services and Supplies
25,924
405th
