Al-Watani Wins 13 Brandon Hall Awards
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has continued to consolidate its leading position in the field of human capital development and enhancing the corporate work environment, after winning 13 prestigious global awards from the Brandon Hall Group, one of the world’s leading organizations specializing in evaluating best practices and programs related to human capital and talent development.
This achievement reflects the bank’s success in implementing advanced and integrated strategies in learning and development, talent management, leadership development, talent acquisition, human resources, and diversity and inclusion, thereby strengthening its ability to keep pace with rapid changes in the business environment and achieve high levels of organizational excellence.
In the leadership development awards, NBK won the Gold Award for the best leadership development program, as well as the Gold Award for the best mentoring program, and the Bronze Award for the best program for developing frontline leaders.
In the talent acquisition awards, the bank received the Gold Award for the best new employee onboarding program, the Silver Award for the best recruitment marketing and employer branding program, the Silver Award for the best talent acquisition and assessment strategy, and the Bronze Award for the best interview strategy.
Additionally, NBK won the Gold Award for the best human resources analytics within the HR awards.
In the diversity, equity, and inclusion awards, the bank secured the Gold Award for the best leadership development program for women, underscoring its commitment to empowering women and strengthening their presence in leadership positions.
The bank concluded its list of achievements with the Bronze Award for the best crisis leadership program within the Future of Work awards, reflecting the resilience of its business model and its ability to develop leaders capable of handling various challenges and changes.
This global recognition affirms NBK’s advanced standing in the field of human capital development and its continuous commitment to investing in its national workforce and elevating human resources practices to meet the highest global standards, thereby enhancing its readiness to continue growth and achieve its future strategic objectives.
NBK’s Human Resources department continues to play a vital role in supporting and enhancing the group’s performance by focusing on developing its human capital, integrating advanced technologies in employee development, expanding wellness programs, and strengthening the culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring the bank remains the preferred workplace in Kuwait.
The bank also continues its efforts to establish an integrated and motivating work environment through launching distinctive initiatives focused on employee well-being, enhancing inclusivity, and investing in skills development, thereby supporting its competitiveness at both the regional and international levels. This approach contributes to enhancing the bank’s readiness to meet future requirements and ensuring sustained high-performance organizational operations.
NBK reaffirms its continued investment in developing competencies and providing an advanced work environment aligned with global best practices, strengthening its position as a leading financial institution and cementing its ability to deliver sustainable long-term value.
