For the third consecutive year, Omnicom Media Group MENA and its agencies have been named the third best employer in the UAE by the Great Place to Work Institute. This also marks the fifth consecutive year that the marketing communications group has participated in the Institute’s survey and been listed among the top employers in the country. Omnicom Media Group MENA has remained the only marketing communications company in the top 5 since the study’s inception six years ago.
IPG PR agency Weber Shandwick has also featured in the list on number seven in 2016.
As a result of the increased participation, this year’s results featured 20 companies, up from 15 the year before. The Top Companies to Work For annual benchmarking study assesses the level of credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie within an organization, and forms part of the world’s largest employee survey. Two-thirds of a company’s score is based on the confidential feedback of its employees while the remaining score is attained from an audit of management and HR practices.
Omnicom Media Group MENA’s consistently high performance in the Trust Index Survey intimates its internal initiatives, which include an award-winning sustainability drive, a corporate wellness program and a learning and development academy, are effective at creating a fulfilling environment, a positive workplace culture and a strong employer brand.
“Holding this ranking three years in a row is an exceptional achievement, especially in light of the increased competition we faced this year. It truly is a testament to the impressive effort and value every member of our Omnicom family brings to the table on a daily basis. We will keep working consistently to provide our people with an environment that continues to inspire them to be creative, savvy and successful professionals,” said Elie Khouri, CEO of Omnicom Media Group MENA.
“We regard this ranking of the third best employer in the UAE by the Great Place to Work Institute for a third year in a row as a strong endorsement by our employees of the great efforts that we make to develop a culture focused around them. A great place to work is more than just a rank or a title; it encapsulates a commitment to the highest standards of employee engagement, trust and development. We are tremendously proud to have received this acknowledgement from our employees, which only strengthens our drive and motivation to sustain a culture that fosters growth both professionally and individually for everyone who shares our vision,” commented Fadi Chamat, Regional Executive Director, Human Capital, Omnicom Media Group.
The 2016 top 20 companies to work for in the UAE:
1. DHL
2. The ONE
3. Omnicom Media Group
4. Splash
5. The Estee Lauder Companies
6. EMC
7. Weber Shandwick
8. Hilti Emirates
9. Hilton Worldwide
10. FedEx
11. WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
12. Hyatt
13. AstraZeneca Gulf
14. Al Ghandi Auto Group
15. Leminar
16. Dulsco
17. Eros Group
18. Apparel Group
19. 3M
20. UAE Exchange
“There is a growing understanding among business leaders in the UAE that workplace culture has become a significant competitive advantage for organizations to attract and retain top talent. A special mention goes to previous list makers who have maintained or advanced their positions on this year’s list. To do so in the face of such intense competition is testament to their high trust workplace cultures and the value they place on continuous improvement,” said Maha Zaatari, Managing Director of Great Place to Work in the UAE.
