Preparing BNP Paribas for the future of talent and technological innovation
Sylvie Le Pottier, HEad of human resources bnp Paribas portugal
Sylvie Le Pottier, Head of Human Resources for BNP Paribas Portugal, shared with RHMagazine her insights on Portuguese talent and Human Resources trends, as well as her views on BNP Paribas Human Resources Portugal.
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For the third year in a row, BNP Paribas Portugal has been distinguished as Top Employer In Portugal.
What is Top Employer?
The Top Employer label is an international certification awarded by the Top Employers Institute, an independent body that certifies the quality of companies’ HR practices.
Each year, an audit is carried out based on around 250 questions covering 19 key areas such as well-being, diversity & inclusion, talent acquisition and skills development, etc.
The Top Employer Europe certification is based on the assessment of the company’s ability to meet standards, established at local and European level, which change each year.
Local and European recognitions
After another high scoring audit conducted by the Top Employers Institute and covering 20 Human Resources related themes, BNP Paribas has now have now renewed its certification, both at European and local levels in Portugal, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Poland, Turkey and Ukraine.
With a global average score of 89.91%, BNP Paribas distinguishes itself compared to others 1281 Top Employer’s Europe, on topics like:
- Diversity & Inclusion with a rating of 93,16%, (+ 14,42 points compared to benchmark)
- Well-being with a rating of 89,19%, (+ 11,8 points compared to benchmark)
We are honored to receive the Top Employer certification in Portugal, for the third year in a row. This prestigious award recognizes our commitment to nurturing a workplace where our people feel empowered, valued and respected. At BNP Paribas Portugal, we foster collaboration, diversity and well-being, creating a safe environment where everyone can thrive both professionally and personally.
Sylvie Le Pottier
Head of Human Resources for BNP Paribas Portugal
BNP Paribas Portugal was recognised at the 2024 HR Awards, where it received two awards: Global HR Strategy and Employer Branding. These rewards celebrate the Group’s commitment to excellence in people management, impactful HR practices and a positive workplace culture.
- Global HR Strategy – in the large companies’ category, this award recognises the commitment to impactful HR policies and the positive influence on internal management and social responsibility.
- Employer Branding Award – acknowledging an Employer Branding Strategy focused on fostering a strong internal culture and effectively communicating its values externally, both grounded on the Group´s Employee Value Proposition.
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Sylvie Le Pottier, Head of Human Resources for BNP Paribas Portugal, spoke with Dinheiro Vivo about the results of a study undertaken by BNP Paribas and Nova SBE on Re-Imagining Work, covering post-pandemic market trends and younger generations expectations. Read the full article here.
- BNP Paribas is Top Employer Europe 2023 for the 10th year running
- Top Employers Institute certification recognises best HR management practices
BNP Paribas in Portugal has been recognised, for the first time, a Top Employer in 2023. This was revealed by the Top Employers Institute, the biggest Human Resources practice certification entity around the world. BNP Paribas has thus taken on the challenge of passing the audit covering 20 themes related to Human Resources to certify that its value proposition is worthy of this recognition, not only at European level but also locally in Portugal.
Top Employer has specifically highlighted BNP Paribas practices regarding benefits for employees, the Bank´s internal career mobility, the Smart Working framework, based on trust and autonomy, and its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion networks that foster a safe, open and supportive environment for everyone.
In the Rewards & Recognition category, the Bank achieved a rating of 89.5%[1] (+15.69% compared to the benchmark of Top Employer certified companies in Portugal in the Banking & Financial services industry). On the Employer Branding category it was awarded with a rating of 98.55% (+11.75% compared to the benchmark) and in the Learning category with a rating of 85.79% (+6.24% compared to the benchmark).
“BNP Paribas in Portugal has been recognized as an employer of reference. The achievement of this seal is a reflection of a continuous commitment to the personal and professional development of our employees, as well as the initiatives we have put in place to foster talent and put people at the heart of our strategy”, says Sylvie Le Pottier, Head of Human Resources for BNP Paribas Portugal.
BNP Paribas is Top Employer Europe 2023 for the 10th year running. This is the result of the Group’s certifications in nine countries: Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Turkey, Spain, Germany and Portugal (certified for the first time). Following an audit built around 350 questions on 20 themes in each country, the global average score resulted in a total of 88,75%.
The distinction awarded by the Top Employers Institute allows BNP Paribas Portugal to integrate a community of Top Employer companies in 123 countries, which makes it possible to share best practices in the area, with insights contributing to the continuous development of the Human Resource environment and helping to detect performance enhancement opportunities.
[1] Percentage of best HR practices applied by each company. With a score of 89.5%, this means BNP Paribas in Portugal applies at least 89.5% of HR best practices in this category.
BNP Paribas Portugal promotes the 7th edition of the “Diversity Week”, from 11th to 14th of October, to celebrate an inclusive culture. This internal event celebrates diversity in order to enhance the importance of encouraging an inclusive working and culture environment.
This year’s edition hosts internal meetings with a particular focus on technology, highlighting how artificial intelligence, augmented reality or digital tools can contribute and become important allies in developing a fairer society with more and better opportunities for all.
This initiative illustrates a committed and responsible policy on Diversity & Inclusion, which has guided BNP Paribas actions. For more than 15 years, the Group has set up a dedicated committee composed by 40 directors in the area of diversity, representing the 68 countries from all business lines.
A number of initiatives are held to promote Diversity & Inclusion throughout the year, such as the creation and integration of different collaborative communities focused on several aspects of the Group’s diversity policy:
- Pride
- Together
- All Abroad
- Women in Cyber
- BOLD
In 2021, BNP Paribas Portugal developed this initiative with a number of workshops, discussions and panels to celebrate all the differences and to contribute to a positive mental health.
LinkedIn Top Companies ranks the 25 companies that are preparing talent for long-term success and BNP Paribas Portugal has been selected as one of the best companies to work for in the country.
This certification is a resource for job seekers who want to build their careers by exploring open positions, improve their skills, identify companies that invest in their talents and offer opportunities and much more.
The methodology uses data from LinkedIn to rank companies based on seven pillars that have been proven to lead to career advancement:
- Possibility of growth;
- Skills development;
- Company stability;
- External opportunities;
- Affinity with the company;
- Gender diversity;
- Academic education.
BNP Paribas was considered the second best company to work for in Portugal, with Diversity Week being highlighted among the numerous initiatives we promote as a best-practice!
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Date: 29 March, 1pm-4pm
Venue: BNP Paribas Torre Ocidente (BNP Paribas Headquarters, Lisbon)
The event aims to communicate job offers available at BNP Paribas, focusing on people with disabilities who seek to integrate or reintegrate the labour market.
In order to cultivate an open and positive work environment, BNP Paribas is organizing “Ability Day”, a job fair that will showcase all the job offers available at the Bank with the aim of encouraging applications from people with different types of disabilities. This fair, scheduled for March 29 and running from 1 pm to 4 pm, will be attended by 12 Associations and 24 Universities, thus seeking to reach as many people as possible. Registrations are open here.
The event will be an opportunity for all participants to meet some of the teams that are hiring as well as talk with BNP Paribas’ recruitment team to clarify doubts and curiosities about what it is like to work at the Bank. The goal is to ensure that, after these moments of sharing and discussion, potential candidates can be fast-tracked to recruitment processes.
“Ability Day” is mainly aimed at people with disabilities, including visual impairment, hearing impairment, motor disability or autism spectrum disorders, as well as Associations and entities that promote the integration of these people in the labour market.
“We held this event to communicate the existing job positions available at the Bank while showing that they are open to everyone. We believe that, in this way, we can fight against prejudice in a very concrete way showing that people with disabilities can, of course, be incorporated into the labour market” says Carla Jorge da Costa, Head of Recruitment and Talent Sourcing at BNP Paribas Portugal.
Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental vectors in BNP Paribas’ DNA
This initiative is part of a committed and responsible Diversity & Inclusion policy that has guided BNP Paribas’ operations for several years. In this context, the Bank promotes various initiatives, including being a signatory to the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Global Business and Disability Network Charter. With this action, BNP Paribas promotes the employment of people with disabilities, takes measures to ensure job retention and encourages universal accessibility, having signed its 4th agreement in 2020 to renew its commitment to the professional integration of people with disabilities.
In its first edition this year, “Ability Day” aims to raise awareness that job openings are available to all potential candidates.
“By holding this event, we want to communicate open positions we have available and, at the same time, demonstrate that we have the conditions to receive everyone who wishes to apply” says Sylvie Le Pottier, Head of Human Resources at BNP Paribas Portugal. “We have partnerships with different associations that allow us to work on an inclusive recruitment programme and we are very proud to have so many entities with us at this fair, like Associação Salvador, ASHBIP, Café Joyeux and many others. At the Bank, we work every day to ensure a genuine culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates“, Sylvie concludes.
With 12 Associations confirmed, this fair organized by BNP Paribas aims to reach the largest number of people, Associations and even organizations. If you would like to participate, please click the link below:
Luciana Peres, Head of CSR and Diversity & Inclusion at BNP Paribas in Portugal, and Carla Jorge da Costa, Head of Recruitment and Talent Sourcing in Portugal, have shared with the Portuguese TV show Imagens de Marca the main principles and the most relevant projects in place.
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