Olam Agri in Nigeria has again been recognised as a top employer by the Top Employers Institute, marking the sixth consecutive year it has achieved this prestigious certification.
According to the organisation, the move reinforces its sustained commitment to creating a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and a clear focus on practices that drive business performance, employee engagement and growth.
The Top Employers Institute also recognised Olam Agri as a Top Employer across the African continent for the sixth consecutive year, with certifications in nine other countries, including Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Australia, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
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Speaking on the significance of the consecutive recognitions, Jaideep Biswas, senior vice president & regional head of human resources, Olam Agri, said, “To have secured the Top Employer Certification for the sixth consecutive year reinforces our focus and intentionality on building and maintaining an engaged, inspired and satisfied workforce.”
“Our team is our greatest asset, and we continuously deploy cross-cutting programmes to ensure excellence and shared learning,” Biswas added in a statement.
He noted that the recognition underscores Olam Agri’s position as an employer of choice, where employees are empowered to grow meaningful careers within a purpose-driven organisation that values performance, inclusion, collaboration, and long-term impact.
Active in 131 countries and regions, Top Employers Institute is the global authority in HR certification, benchmarking and advisory. Its Programme certifies organisations based on the results of its HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six domains, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.
Anil Nair, Olam Agri in Nigeria country head, explained, “As we strive to ensure a food-secure world, we also ensure our world-class workforce finds fulfilment in their roles.”
“Thanks to our human resource department leaders’ inputs, we keep recording positive employee sentiment and high retention rates. The sixth consecutive Top Employee certification will spur us to do more to maintain a well-equipped and inspired workforce as the world of work transforms.”
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Olam Agri is committed to building an inspiring and high-performing organisation where passionate employees drive business growth, contribute to a sustainable future, and build fulfilling careers through: a culture of excellence, making a difference and opportunity to flourish, he noted.
Adrian Seligman, Top Employers Institute CEO, “Achieving a Top Employer Certification for 2026 reflects Olam Agri’s dedication to building an outstanding workplace that enables sustained business performance.”
“Their strong alignment between people strategy and organisational goals, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrates the impact of their transformative practices. We are proud to recognise Olam Agri for their meaningful contribution to a better world of work.”
