JTI Egypt Receives "Best Employer" Award for 7th Consecutive Year

JTI by 2FIRSTS.ai
Jan.23.2024
JTI Egypt Receives "Best Employer" Award for 7th Consecutive Year
Japan Tobacco International's Egypt branch has won the "Best Employer of the Year" award for the seventh consecutive year.

According to a report by gate.ahram on January 22, Japan Tobacco International's Egyptian subsidiary, JTI, has been awarded the "Best Employer of the Year" for the seventh consecutive year. This award acknowledges the company's efforts in creating a favorable working environment for its employees.

 

The General Manager of JTI Egypt, Marianna Magdy, has emphasized the company's commitment to ensuring the safety and development of its employees, as well as promoting principles of diversity, equality, and inclusivity since entering the Egyptian market in 2013. She highlighted the company's pride in receiving this award, stating that it reflects their concern for the Egyptian workforce and demonstrates their unique working environment to future employees. To support their employees and their families, JTI Egypt provides equal maternity leave time and has implemented flexible working measures, allowing employees to choose their work location, schedule, and manner. The company also supports increasing the representation of underrepresented groups, such as women, in leadership positions.

 

JTI is one of the 17 globally recognized companies to be awarded as a "Best Employer".

 

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