JTI (Japan Tobacco International) is one of only 15 global Top Employers recognized for outstanding HR policies and practices worldwide by Top Employers Institute In 2023.

This recognition acknowledges that our people are at the heart of everything we do, the progress we continue to make to improve employee wellbeing, and our focus on diversity and inclusion.

"Putting people at the heart of everything we do is what makes JTI a unique Top Employer. We truly care about all our employees as they do care about the Company."- says Natali Dincer, People & Culture director of JTI's Belarus & Caucasus Cluster.

JTI successfully implemented several projects to create a better work environment for employees:

•   NWOW - New Ways Of Working – Project that allows employees to decide their work location and timing – specifically when and from where they would like to work. This approach is based on trust and helps employees to develop a more balanced work-life blend.

•   Equal Family Leave Policy - 20 weeks fully paid leave for respective employees, regardless of gender.

•    Quick Rewards Program / Inspire Awards – Opportunity for any JTI employee to nominate their colleagues to both: monetary and non-monetary awards.

•   Make It Bright Challenge! – a project where the students get remarkable experience by interacting with the business world. The challenge winners get an international paid internship and can even become JTI employees afterward.

Sergey Bouksa, General Manager of Belarus & Caucasus Cluster, mentions that more than 60 JTI countries have been successfully certified. He celebrates the incredible work of JTI Armenia’s employees:

"Being certified as a Top Employer for the 9th consecutive year sends a strong message to our current and future employees: we will always continue to make progress in improving our people's wellbeing, supporting greater diversity and inclusion wherever we operate, and allow all our colleagues to develop their career."