Continental Szeged wins gold-level Responsible Employer of the Year Award

The Szeged company received the gold rating of the "Responsible Employer of the Year" award in the large enterprise category, for its exceptionally good practices, which help the development of the responsible employer approach in Hungary - reads in the statement of Continental Hungary.

OFA's "Responsible Employer of the Year" award acknowledges the company's charitable activities, numerous programs, and flexible forms of employment offered to employees. Continental places great emphasis on community activities, and recreation, supports employees in difficult life situations, provides regular free screening tests, and the possibility to work flexibly, as well as from home which, according to the announcement, played a major role in winning the award.

“As part of our strategy, we pay special attention to the physical and mental well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Our goal is to be not just a workplace, but a community that supports each other.” - Sven Meier, the company's managing director said. “We give colleagues space for feedback, provide professional development in order to foster a high-performance team spirit, and maintain high motivation for a secure future.” - he added.

The OFA, the National Employment Public Nonprofit Ltd., is the background institution of the Ministry of Economic Development. Its purpose is to promote employment and job retention, support innovative forms of employment, and implement programs and projects for employment and labor market integration. OFA supports employers in Hungary who care about their employees and make efforts to retain them, strive to create quality workplaces, use tools, and carry out activities that increase the commitment and satisfaction of employees.

Info and featured image source: Continental Hungary

Szilvia Molnar

Szilvia Molnar is an ecotourism guide turned copywriter turned editor and journalist. She is the founder and owner of Szegedify.

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