The 2024 Top Employers have been announced and GEMS (Government Employees Medical Scheme) has again been recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa.
Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.
GEMS Principal Officer, Dr Stan Moloabi says this of the accolade, “The Scheme takes immense pride in this achievement as we believe in the adage, ‘batho pele’– people first.” He adds, “It is our focus on investing in our more than 400 employees that enables us to fulfil our mission to provide all members with equitable access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare; promoting member wellbeing.”
The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.
To the Scheme, it is heartwarming that it is the third year in a row that it has received this recognition.
Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2024. 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.”
The programme has certified and recognised over 2 300 Top Employers in 121 countries/regions across five continents.
