Sedco Holding Group, a leading Shariah-compliant organisation, has been awarded the rank of eighth  best place to work by ‘Great Place to Work’ in Saudi Arabia in 2015, having ranked 11th best place in the past year 2014.

Sedco Holding Group has achieved this ranking based on data derived from a comprehensive staff survey of various companies.  ‘Great Place to Work’ Institute determines the best work environments through conducting the largest study globally, which covers to the distinctiveness of workplaces and practices.

Anees Moumina - CEO of Sedco Holding Group, said: "Sedco is not only establishing internal programmes for its employees which help to develop their capacity, innovation and skills, but it also takes care of its employees’ health and encourages volunteer work and enhances employee relations within the group. All of the above helps undoubtedly to improve the productivity and to raise the level of job efficiency, which impacts the Group's performance positively.”

Amro Kandil, vice-president of Human Resources said: “For Sedco Holding Group, CSR starts at home. Employee well-being is a central element of the company’s social responsibility, and 2015 saw several initiatives to promote growth and synergy.”

“In a bid to promote healthy and positive habits, Sedco Holding Group has come up with a set of initiatives for “Our People” through which we provide health, volunteerism and development programmes, where we underline team work, harmony and synergy. It is only by developing and maintaining these assets, that we can remain a great and attractive place to work,” Kandil added.

The Group’s pledge to corporate social responsibility is to work “Towards Sustainability”. This umbrella has three fundamental pillars: “Our Environment, Our People, and Our Community”.  Examples of development and performance programme include the “Injaaz” programme, designed to assess performance and build capacity while the “Employee of the Month” programme supports and incentivizes outstanding employees.

All programmes aim to encourage healthy competition among team members for increased productivity and aim to improve the work environment in all its aspects. – TradeArabia News Service