Earlier this year DG magazine was pleased to conduct its second detailed online survey to determine the top 20 ‘Best Companies to work for in Egypt’. Each of the organizations chosen to participate has been selected entirely based on existing employee recognition.

 

Entering a high profile survey of this nature takes audacity, but the companies which excelled in our survey go beyond mere participation, they consistently employ the insights gained as the origin for taking action. We have faith, that they will treat their partaking - not as a happening but rather, as an ongoing process as they embrace all key stakeholders accountable for their mounting success. The idea of this survey was always to discover how important sustainability is to each company’s employees and how satisfied they are with their companies existing HR policies.

 

To all the companies who were on our listing, well done for making the 2009 DG annual ranking - great companies like your own, simply put people first, and nurture credibility, pride and solidarity. These companies are scattered across Egypt with the sole purpose of aiming to fulfill their slogan; ‘Doing simple things - both agreeably and gratifyingly'. It is most rewarding to note the ever increasing number of companies within Egypt that truly realize that focusing on employees brings real benefits such as, improved workplace engagement, better staff retention, reduced recruitment costs and greater financial performance.

 

The number of voters that registered their opinion in our online poll surpassed 20, 000 - DG aspires that this assessment helps bring to light the valuable insight into the nature and eminence of the employment experience from their employees’ perspective. This emerging strategy of acknowledging employee fulfillment has been the key-to-success, and thereby facilitating them to differentiate themselves from their competition.

 

Congratulations to the top 20 ‘Best Companies to work for in Egypt’ listed below - because their definition of success goes beyond the bottom line. To them, it's about excelling in every aspect throughout the workplace along with an organization’s dedication to its most important assets - their workforce…

 

# 1 Coca Cola;
Strives to refresh the world, inspire the moments of optimism and happiness, create value and make a difference. Coca Cola Company apprehends the ongoing and dynamic change in the world, in order To continue to thrive as a business over the next ten years and beyond, they look ahead, understand the trends and forces that will shape their business in the future and move swiftly to prepare for what’s to come.

 

# 2 Mobinil;

Over the past ten years, Mobinil has delivered on its promise to millions of customers, whose confidence in the reliability of our services has reinforced this solid leadership position.  

 

# 3 HSBC;

HSBC Bank Egypt was established in 1982 as Hong Kong Egyptian Bank. In January 1994, the Bank was renamed Egyptian British Bank under the same shareholding structure. The Bank was rebranded HSBC Bank Egypt in April 2001, following an increase in the HSBC Group’s shareholding from 40% to over 90% of its issued share capital.

 

# 4 Etisalat;
Egypt is one of the countries where operation was launched in May 2007 as the first 3.5G operator. “We work so you can reach your goal! We work longer to extend your reach. We work harder to make your life simpler”

 

# 5 Allianz;
Allianz Egypt provides life assurance and protection programs to help customers protect their families and meet their long-term financial and investment goals.

# 6 GB Auto;
The Ghabbour brothers started their auto trading company 60 years ago, since they had a vision of a booming auto industry in Egypt, since then Ghabbour Auto Company has been a leader in the market. Their mission was and still is to raise the quality of life and society by offering the best products and services with the best prices, create job opportunities and improve labor skills. Ghabbour Auto is the biggest auto manufacturer in the Middle East.

 
# 7 Egypt Air;
“Our mission is based on deeper-lying values, on what we find important for our customers, our employees, owners & stakeholders”

 

# 8 Arab African Bank;
Incorporated in 1964 as the first Arab multinational bank in Egypt, Arab African International Bank was established by a Special Law as a joint venture between the Central Bank of Egypt and Kuwait Investment Authority. Since its inception, AAIB has been known as one of the most distinguished commercial and investment banks in the region.

 

# 9 Pepsi Cola;
Is committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society - delivering what we call Performance with Purpose. It is one of the leading soft drinks in Egypt and has several projects related to people and society.

 

# 10 Vodafone;
The leading Vodafone Egypt spirit and its ever broadening network have paved the way for numerous investment opportunities and world-class continuous customer support.

 

# 11 BMW;

The BMW Group is the only manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles worldwide that concentrates entirely on premium standards and outstanding quality for all its brands and across all relevant segments. “Identifying potential and encouraging growth”.

# 12 Americana;
‘We will always be committed to the long-term success of our core business’: providing shareholders with a handsome return on their investment, offering employees challenging and rewarding careers and serving consumers with excellent quality products at great value”.

# 13 Amer Group;
Amer Group is the umbrella company for subsidiaries engaged in hospitality, construction, real estate development and agriculture. Amer has long been a major player in Egypt’s hospitality industry but is best-known for its prestigious resorts, such as Porto Marina and Porto Golf on the northern coast and Porto Sokhna on the Red Sea.

 

# 14 Microsoft;
Microsoft Egypt is a division of ‘Microsoft’ which markets products in Egypt. In September 2007, they launched the Cairo Microsoft  innovation centre, located in the ‘Smart village’

 

# 15 Nokia;
It is a consumer led company, Nokia’s strategy is to build trusted consumer relationships by offering compelling and valued consumer solutions that combine beautiful devices with context enriched services.

# 16 DMS Orbit;
Orbit was created with a sole purpose in mind: to provide a vast  selection of world-class entertainment and information in both English and Arabic to an audience enthusiastic for greater program diversity. 

 

# 17 ART;
The Arab Radio and Television Network is a private company  specializing in family entertainment, including movies, music and  sport. The company was founded in October 1993.

 

# 18 Conrad Hotel Chain;
Conrad Hotels & Resorts is entering the most exciting period of its history, with bold plans to substantially increase its portfolio by 2010, with the opening a host of new luxury hotels and resorts in strategic destinations around the world.

# 19 Barclays’ Bank;
Barclays Bank Egypt has a long history of world class financial  servicing in Egypt, having been strongly present in the Egyptian market since 1864. In 2008, Barclays Egypt was able to extend funding to over 14 organizations.

 

# 20 Citibank;
Citibank’s presence in Egypt dates back to 1955 when it opened its first branch of a U.S. bank in the Middle East. Following the nationalizations of the late 50’s and 60’s, Citibank re-introduced itself in the market in 1975, through its branch in Cairo, with a license to operate in foreign currency.

 

Rest of List
# 21 Mercedes
# 22 P&G
# 23 Audi
# 24 CIB
# 25 ColdWell Banker
# 26 Credit Agricole Egypt
# 27 Eammar
# 28 Arab Bank
# 29 Cisco Systems
# 30 Astra Zeneca
# 31 Four Seasons Hotel Chain
# 32 Marriott Hotel Chain
# 33 Hyatt Hotel Chain
# 34 Nile Radio Production
# 35 Al Hayat TV
# 36 Hilton Hotel Chain
# 37 Sheraton Hotel Chain
# 38 Exxon Mobil
# 39 Hazem Hassan
# 40 Link Dot Net
# 41 Schlumberger
# 42 El Futaim Group
# 43 El Shaiaa Group
# 44 Glaxo Smithkline
# 45 General Motors
# 46 Damac
# 47 Degla Group
# 48 Talaat Mostafa Group
# 49 Pfizer
# 50 Henkel