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BAT recently attended the United States International University Kenya mid-year career event to talk to students about their future aspirations and share first-hand experiences. Hundreds of students came through the two day event, which drew participation from Kenya’s top corporates and business organisations. The BAT stand attracted a large number of students who were warmly received by our Brand Ambassadors. We took the opportunity to demonstrate that our business is about more than just what we do; it’s also about how we do it. ‘We are BAT’ was the sense of pride that we all exhibited.
Battle of Minds (BOM), BAT Bangladesh’s flagship recruitment initiative, stepped into its 12th year in 2015. More than 100 graduates have joined BAT Bangladesh through this pioneering case competition, where participants get a holistic experience of handling real-life businesses. In 2015, BOM started with alumni and the Top Team engaging more than 18 universities. Each year has a new theme, and 2015 now asks participants: What Will Be Your Legacy? So the question is: are you up to the challenge? Are you #BattleReady? If you are, register at the following link: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vIpL6
BAT Kenya hosted a one-of-a-kind uplifting experience dubbed: "Welcome to the Village" as part of its internal employee engagement journey. The event featured a play and a local motivational speaker who reinforced the behaviours that the successful teams and individuals need to continue nurturing, such as open-mindedness, recognition and a winning attitude. It was time to step back, reflect and re-engage for the Kenya office teams.
The British American Tobacco Switzerland Foundation is proud to announce the winner of Prix Photo 2015. 28-year old Niels Ackermann from Geneva won both the Prix Photo 2015 and the Audience Award with the series “Chernobyl’s children have grown up.” With Prix Photo, the BAT Switzerland Foundation aims to support and promote established and upcoming photographers in Switzerland. Link to http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vIpEK
Ambassadors from each of our business functions met with lots of talented individuals at the recent Copenhagen Business School Career Fair held in Copenhagen, Denmark. As well as sharing their experiences and insights into careers within each function, our ambassadors gave an insider's perspective to graduates about what it is like working at BAT.
BAT South Africa has achieved the exclusive Top Employers South Africa 2016 certification for the seventh consecutive year, once again showcasing its outstanding employee conditions and commitment to its people. “British American Tobacco South Africa is delighted to be part of the exclusive and internationally renowned community of Top Employers globally. The passion, professionalism and knowledge of our people is key to building excellence in all areas of our business and adding value to our loyal customers,” says Sigrid Erdmann, Head of HR South African Area.
“With an exciting hobby as a disc jockey, I always wanted to build a career with a company that will give me that kind of excitement and an opportunity to develop myself. BAT gave me all that through a thrilling job that makes me want to come back every day, and a culture that encourages open and honest feedback from stakeholders which eventually drives my achievements for the business. My Passion was sustained when I joined BAT and after completing the Management Trainee Programme I was appointed HR Business Partner for the West Africa East Cluster.”
Work-life balance will always be an important topic, and so it should be. It’s essential that our employees maintain a healthy mix of the two so that they’re happy. Perhaps that’s why it’s noticeable that our employees bring renewed passion to their jobs each new day. BAT Mexico recently held a 5k fun run as part of their successful “Fun Day” to create moments that help bring our work and personal life into balance.
NextGear – developed by BAT Bangladesh – is an innovative and experiential onboarding programme designed to welcome new joiners into the world of BAT. They’re taken on a journey from the green tobacco fields of our farmers, right through to the final product in the hands of our consumers. Coupled with a pack full of essentials to get started in BAT, our new joiners are set to begin the next exciting step in their career!
BAT Philippines employees recently went to the newly established Gawad Kalinga Village in Dasmarinas to build houses for a day. Gawad Kalinga (GK), which translates as "to give care", aims to provide homes to families who live in slums. This activity is part of BAT's active effort to provide opportunities for our employees to give back to the community.
