GEA Named Top Employer 2025 in Six Countries, Including Italy, for Excellence in HR Practices

GEA Named Top Employer 2025 in Six Countries, Including Italy, for Excellence in HR Practices

(IN BRIEF) GEA has been awarded the “Top Employer 2025” certification in six countries, including its first recognition in Italy, and renewed certifications in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Portugal. The award, given by the independent Top Employers Institute, acknowledges GEA’s strong HR practices, particularly in areas like “Purpose & Values,” “Sustainability,” “Leadership,” and “Business Strategy.” The company’s commitment to creating an excellent work environment and its leadership in sustainability continue to attract top talent in the competitive job market.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 17-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — GEA has once again secured its place among Europe’s leading employers, earning the prestigious “Top Employer 2025” certification across six countries. This year marks the company’s first recognition in Italy, alongside renewed certifications in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Portugal. The independent Top Employers Institute awarded GEA an above-average score in its HR audit, highlighting the company’s excellence in various areas, including “Purpose & Values,” “Sustainability,” “Leadership,” and “Business Strategy.”

The Top Employers Institute’s evaluation process assessed GEA’s HR practices across six key domains, such as “People Strategy,” “Work Environment,” “Talent Acquisition,” “Learning,” “Well-being,” and “Diversity & Inclusion.” The company received particularly high marks in its commitment to sustainability and its leadership approach, reinforcing its reputation as one of Europe’s most attractive employers.

Dr. Ulrich Braig, CHRO of GEA, expressed the company’s pride in receiving the Top Employer award, stating, “We are thrilled to be recognized once again as a Top Employer. This acknowledgment reflects our ongoing international efforts to cultivate an outstanding work environment. Our leadership in sustainability sets us apart in the job market and helps us attract the best talent. The Top Employer seal provides us with a competitive edge in the race for top-tier employees.”

The independent assessment conducted by the Top Employers Institute evaluates companies’ HR practices based on a comprehensive survey covering over 20 key areas. With over 1,800 companies assessed globally, the certification has become a vital job search criterion for more than 90% of job seekers, underscoring its value as a benchmark for excellence in the workplace.

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