Trafford Park business ‘CHEP’ named Top Employer for 2023 by Top Employers Institute

Trafford Park business CHEP, a global leader in supply chain solutions, has been named a Top Employer for 2023 by Top Employers Institute, a global certifier recognising excellence in employee conditions.

This marks the sixth consecutive year that the UK business has been individually accredited alongside its European business, of which CHEP UK is a part. CHEP Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland and Spain were also recognised individually.

It’s also the first time CHEP has gained the global award, being among only 15 organisations to receive the Global Top Employer certification, which is awarded to companies demonstrating outstanding HR policies and practices worldwide.

“CHEP’s employee conditions and HR practices define our ‘Workplace Positive’ pillar, as part of their 2025 Sustainability targets, which means a working environment that provides our employees with fulfilling work and contributes to a positive society”, said Lilia Colombo, Vice President, Human Resources, CHEP Europe: “A well-governed, safe, diverse and engaged workforce directly relates to customer satisfaction, attracting and retaining talent and better financial outcomes. We believe a truly inclusive environment fuels innovation, growth and agility.”

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 & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.

In 2022, CHEP achieved 33% of women in management roles globally and reached 40% female representation on its Board. Following an increased focus employee health, safety and wellbeing, the company on Importantly, the company recorded an 18% improvement in its Brambles Injury Frequency Rate (BIFR) performance, reflecting the targeted efforts to reach Zero Harm across our global operations with the rollout of its Safety First roadmap.

Top Employers Institute CEO, David Plink, said: “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: an exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2023.

Amongst this community of outstanding organisations, CHEP has proven its commitment to employees on a global scale. This consistency in people practices across the globe characterises an exclusive group of companies that have achieved a global certification through the Top Employers Programme. We are proud to announce and celebrate these companies and their achievement in 2023.”

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Globally, CHEP has been recognised as a Top Employer in 25 countries including Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, India, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Namibia, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Thailand, Zimbabwe, United Kingdom and United States, while also earning the regional Top Employer seal in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America.