Amazon has received the prestigious Top Employer 2024 certification in Europe, underscoring the company’s unwavering commitment to the development and well-being of its workforce. This recognition encompasses Amazon’s diverse operations across Europe, including its expansive operations network, corporate offices, customer service centers, and research and development facilities. This marks the second consecutive year that Amazon has been honored with the Top Employers certification, following a thorough evaluation process spanning nine countries: Spain, France, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, the UK, and Luxembourg.
The Top Employers Institute, a globally renowned certification body in human resources management, granted Amazon this accolade in acknowledgment of the company’s dedication to various HR aspects such as people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity & inclusion, well-being, and more. Having certified and recognized over 2,300 Top Employers across 122 countries and regions on five continents, the Top Employers Institute is a distinguished authority in HR excellence.
Jorrit Van der Meulen, VP EU Stores at Amazon, expressed, “Being recognized as a Top Employer across Europe for the second consecutive year is an incredible honor, reflecting our commitment to the development and well-being of our employees. We are striving to be Earth’s Best Employer, a commitment that guides us every day in finding innovative ways to better serve, support, and develop our employees.”
David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, acknowledged the outstanding performance of the certified Top Employers 2024, particularly in these exceptional times. Plink noted, “These employers have always shown that they care for the development and well-being of their people. By doing so, they collectively enrich the world of work. We are proud to announce and celebrate this year’s group of leading people-oriented employers: The Top Employers 2024.”
Amazon remains dedicated to continual improvement, providing some of the most advanced workplaces globally, offering competitive pay, advanced processes, and systems to ensure the well-being and safety of all its employees.
Presently, Amazon boasts a workforce of over 200,000 individuals in permanent roles across Europe, representing over 100 different nationalities. The company’s commitment to diversity is evident across its corporate headquarters, research and development centers, delivery stations, and fulfillment centers. Amazon has created a diverse array of jobs for individuals at various career stages, ranging from those with fewer skills to individuals with doctorate-level qualifications, graduates, apprentices, and those with decades of experience. The company strives to offer roles that facilitate career development and enable employees to positively impact the lives of its customers.
