EXIM BANK WINS PRESTIGIOUS 'ATE OVERALL WINNERS OF THE BEST LOCAL EMPLOYER 2019’ AWARD

Exim Bank Human Resources Head, Mr Frederick Kanga (Second left) together with other Exim Bank senior officials represented the Bank in receiving two awards, namely, Overall Winners of the Best Local Employer 2019 Award and Overall Winner in Employee Engagement Award at the Employer of the Year Award (EYA) 2019 organized by Association of Tanzanian Employers (ATE).

Dar es Salaam; December 19, 2019 - Exim Bank Tanzania has been named the country’s overall winner of the Best Local Employer 2019 award during the Employer of the Year Award (EYA) 2019 organized by the Association of Tanzanian Employers (ATE).

The awards also saw the bank winning the overall winner in Employee Engagement award as well as being declared to be among 10 Best Employers in the country in the competition that involved more than 800 Employers.

The award ceremony took place yesterday at Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam and was graced by the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled.

On receiving the award, Mr Frederick Kanga, the bank’s Human Resources Head said the remarkable milestone brings awareness to the public on the bank’s Human Capital initiatives linking them to the overall vision of the institution.

“To receive the country’s overall winner of the Best Local Employer 2019 as well as the overall winner in Employee Engagement award from the Association of Tanzanian Employers (ATE) is an honour, and testament to our efforts in helping our people be the best they can be.’’ Said Mr Kanga.

He proudly announced that one of the bank’s priorities is also to future-proof its employees and equip them with the necessary skills and tools to stay ahead of the curve, so as to create better business outcomes for their customers

“We want to create a workplace where employees can be the best, be the change, and be the difference.’’ He said

In the 2019 Employer of the Year Award competition more than 800 employers countrywide participated compared to 150 employers who participated in 2018.

According to Mr Kanga the bank is committed to creating an engaged and healthy workforce by building an environment where employees feel valued, connected and are able to grow in their personal and professional capacity.

“Through a holistic people programme, encompassing rewards and recognition platforms, staff benefits, as well as learning and development resources, Exim Bank has ensured its staff is an extremely engaged workforce. ‘’ he added.