For the second year in a row, Covestro LLC has been certified as a Top Employer in the United States by the Top Employers Institute. Covestro, a manufacturer of polymers, was also certified as a Top Employer in Germany and China, supporting the company’s mission to “Make the World a Brighter Place.”
“Our people are our most important asset,” said Samir Hifri, chairman and president of Covestro LLC, with North American headquarters in Pittsburgh. “It is incumbent upon me, my peers in leadership and our human resources team to ensure that our employees come to a safe workplace, are respected, heard and able to perform to the best of their abilities. One important way in which we accomplish this is through the continuous improvement of our human resource policies and practices.”
The Top Employers Institute program certifies organizations based on their human resources practices, which are evaluated across 20 topics, including people strategy, work environment and wellbeing. Covestro performed well in all categories, and exceled in the areas of business strategy, leadership, ethics and integrity, as well as purpose and values, according to a news release.
“Covestro is honored to once again be named a Top Employer in 2024,” said Jennifer Pannill, head of recruiting and employer branding at Covestro LLC. “The certification demonstrates that Covestro’s focus on our workforce makes a valuable impact on our employees’ lives. It also allows Covestro to benchmark our HR practices and better understand what we can do to improve upon our already strong foundation. This knowledge helps strengthen our position as an employer of choice in a highly competitive job market.”
Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in people practices. The institute helps accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Institute Certification Program, participating companies can be validated, certified and recognized as an employer of choice. In 2024, Top Employers Institute has certified more than 2,300 organizations in 122 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 9 million employees globally.
