Al-Watani: LinkedIn ranked the bank as the best employer in Kuwait
A New Achievement Reflecting Leadership in Providing an Attractive and Motivating Work Environment
The bank provides its employees with everything that supports their professional and personal development.
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced that LinkedIn ranked it as the best employer in Kuwait overall, and the best in the banking sector for 2025, reaffirming its leading position in attracting talent and expertise, and in providing an ideal work environment.
In a press statement yesterday, the bank added that this recognition reflects NBK’s leadership and its firm commitment to providing an attractive and motivating work environment based on innovation, empowerment, and diversity, placing employee well-being and professional development at the core of its priorities. This is driven by the bank’s belief that employees are the cornerstone of success, and that investing in human capital is the foundation of success and sustainability, thereby enhancing the bank’s position as the preferred workplace in the private sector.
This achievement also serves as a new testament to the distinctive work culture at NBK, which places employees at the heart of its priorities and continuously strives to strengthen their connection to the institution and enhance their satisfaction by providing everything that supports their professional and personal development.
More Than Just a Workplace
The bank emphasized its commitment to providing a unique work environment, under the slogan “More Than Just a Workplace.” It places great emphasis on employees’ physical and mental health, promotes work-life balance through flexible working hours and the introduction of paternity leave, alongside numerous initiatives focused on employee well-being and motivation.
The Group’s Human Resources department is making strenuous efforts to develop the work environment at the bank, stimulate creativity and innovation, and support employees in building a promising and sustainable career future. These efforts have helped solidify NBK’s position as one of the leading institutions whose work environment rivals that of major global organizations.
The bank continues to develop the potential of its workforce at all levels of the Group, while also preparing future leaders through advanced educational and training programs focused on creativity and innovation, giving employees real opportunities to shape their career paths and achieve success.
Sustainable Investment
The statement noted that, based on its firm belief in the importance of investing in human capital, the bank continues to support young national cadres, especially recent graduates, by providing suitable job opportunities and enhancing their skills through advanced training and development programs. These programs are designed in collaboration with prestigious universities and training centers globally and locally, to align with the latest international standards.
These programs cover all job levels, from new employees to senior leadership. Each employee undergoes a training path tailored to their professional stage, qualifying them for advancement to higher levels, ensuring the preparation of outstanding banking leaders capable of inspiring and empowering others.
Employee Engagement and Satisfaction... A Priority
The bank emphasized its continuous efforts to enhance employee engagement rates and improve satisfaction levels by building a positive organizational culture, providing clear opportunities for career growth and development, and showing genuine concern for their professional futures. The bank also strives to increase employee retention through sustainable support and development programs, and initiatives focused on empowerment, recognition, and work-life balance.
Kuwaitization and Diversity
He noted that the bank’s “Kuwaitization” rate reached 77.4%, in line with the requirements of the Central Bank of Kuwait, as of the end of 2025. The bank continuously works on developing initiatives focused on attracting and nurturing local talent. Meanwhile, women accounted for 42.4% of the bank’s total workforce at the end of last year, reflecting its commitment to equal opportunities and enhancing diversity and inclusion.
National Bank of Kuwait is considered one of the best institutions operating on the basis of equal opportunity, with a strong emphasis on workplace diversity. The bank’s recruitment strategy focuses on attracting top talent, training them, and developing their capabilities and skills through the best programs, making the bank the preferred employer in the private sector among recent Kuwaiti graduates. Additionally, the bank enjoys the highest retention rates for Kuwaiti employees.
