Over the past few months, we’ve seen the benefits of remote working over merely ‘putting in the hours.’ It’s offered a new kind of flexibility for those with families, where we’re using technology to communicate with team members. In turn, physical workspaces will soon play a different role. “We are witnessing a revolution with respect to the physical workplace. It will become a place where we meet to co-create, to invigorate teams, to socialize and nurture a sense of belonging.” - Imma Catalá, Head of Strategy and Solution Development in Talent and Culture.
In 2019, we invited 2,000 employees from across the bank’s footprint to participate in the Open Mentoring pilot program, which helps employees expand their network of contacts. And even with coronavirus changing much of how we operate, we’ve been able to leverage on technology to keep the program moving forward. Discover more here:
According to Joy Macknight, The Banker magazine’s editor-in-chief, BBVA was recognized as the best bank for its digital innovation in Europe and Latin America “thanks to its vision and the execution of its digital strategy.” Congratulations, team! 🔗 Read more:
According to Joy Macknight, The Banker magazine?s editor-in-chief, BBVA was recognized as the best bank for its digital innovation in Europe and Latin America ?thanks to its vision and the execution of its digital strategy.? Congratulations, team! ? Read more:
2Q20 #BBVAresults | Thanks to the bank?s efforts to anticipate impairments related to the COVID-19 in 1Q20, BBVA earned ?636 million in the second quarter, doubling the underlying profit from the first quarter. Read more:
Sustainability ? linked bonds essentially create KPIs around sustainable performance ? a key metric to gauge how environmental compliance can be achieved. Read up on Sustainability ? Linked Bond Principles and how corporations can reach them.
We’re launching a huge initiative to ensure data is safeguarded against fraud. It’s an exciting and competitive project — but it’s our incredible team that makes it such a success, especially in building a unique culture and creating meaningful methodologies. Hear more from Álvaro Garrido, Chief Security Officer.
The Be Yourself program was started to understand better LGBTIQ+ needs and how we can meet them. As such, we are: - Working on our LGBTIQ+ diversity policies - Developing a coaching program for people who need support - Cultivating an inclusive corporate culture Read more here.
Cristina Boboc, Sandra Crespo, and María Martínez work in different areas of BBVA’s wholesale banking unit. They’d normally work out of the bank’s Madrid headquarters, but because of the pandemic - and like everyone else in the Corporate & Investment Banking unit (CIB) - they have had to work remotely from home over the past weeks. Hear their journeys here.
BBVA is using collective intelligence and #data to help tackle the current crisis. At the same time, we’re also discovering ways to redesign work methods in organizations, says Ricardo Forcano, Global Head of Engineering and Organization at BBVA. Read more here.
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