A great place to work
Albert Heijn named best multicultural employer in the Netherlands
In March 2008, Albert Heijn was named the best multicultural employer in the Netherlands in an annual survey of more than 1,500 foreign-born Dutch citizens. The award was based in part on the work Albert Heijn does to promote diversity within the company and its commitment to giving all employees equal opportunities for advancement.
We are a company that people are proud to work for – both because of the success of our business and the values we embrace. As food retailers, we operate in a highly competitive, low-margin business, where the quality of our people is crucial to stay competitive. It is essential that we provide an attractive working experience and that our companies are seen as great places to work. This is how we attract and retain the best employees: people who serve our customers well, and senior managers who motivate and inspire people.
We provide a safe working environment where employees are treated with dignity and respect. We treat employees fairly, offer a competitive wage and give them the opportunity to grow and have fulfilling careers. We ensure that our workforce reflects the communities we serve.
In 2008, a survey of 1,000 Dutch managers named Ahold the leading retailer in the Netherlands, based on its attractiveness as a potential employer. Albert Heijn was also named the leading multi-cultural employer in the Netherlands thanks to the opportunities it gives employees to develop.
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