For the eighth consecutive year JTI Armenia has been certified as Top Employer in Armenia, Europe and Globally, acknowledging the company’s continuing commitment and innovative approach to employees’ wellbeing.

Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in people practices, and this year notably commended JTI for: embedding equal opportunities and equal pay throughout the company, which EY recognized in November 2021 when they awarded JTI with one of the first Global Equality Standard (GES) certificates; and its commitment to employee wellbeing through world-leading initiatives such as flexible working measures, its progressive global family leave policy, rolled out in 2021 and its women’s empowerment program TOGETHER․

“It is an honor to once again be certified by Top Employers Institute. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we aim to offer them the best possible working environment. Giving our colleagues the opportunity to grow and providing them with the optimal conditions and support to fulfil their potential, is of paramount importance to us,” said Sergey Bouksa, General Manager for Belarus & Caucasus.

“We are delighted that JTI has retained its place in the elite of Global Top Employers. They should be proud of their status as a world leader in people practices, and the ongoing commitment they show to improving the wellbeing of all their employees across the world. Their latest success in being certified as a global equality employer is a standard to emulate for those companies who wish to become a Top Employer too,” said David Plink, CEO of Top Employers Institute.

JTI has set itself ambitious goals for the coming years to benefit, support, and engage with current and future talent. The organization will continue to focus on employee wellbeing by adapting and improving the company’s work environment, be that in the office or at home. Current employees will have access to numerous remote team building initiatives, focusing on a healthy work/life balance and personal development; while potential future employees will be invited to take part in JTI’s ‘Make It Bright Challenge’, where students from around the world compete for paid global internships, which could lead to permanent positions. These programs, alongside its other world-leading initiatives, will further reinforce JTI’s status as a Top Employer.