Al-Watani Wins 13 Prestigious Global Brandon Hall Awards
In recognition of its excellence in human capital development and workforce enhancement, the bank’s programs in learning, leadership, and talent acquisition were honored with six gold, three silver, and four bronze awards.
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) continued to consolidate its leading position in human capital development and fostering a strong corporate work environment, after securing 13 prestigious global awards from the Brandon Hall Group, one of the world’s foremost 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 enhancing its ability to keep pace with rapid changes in the business environment and achieve high levels of organizational excellence.
The awards won by NBK were distributed among six gold, three silver, and four bronze honors, covering various areas of human capital development, talent management, leadership, and talent acquisition.
In the Learning and Development awards, the bank won the gold award for the most unique or innovative learning and development program, and the silver award for the best learning strategy.
Within the Talent Management awards, the bank received the bronze award for the best employee engagement program.
In the Leadership Development awards, it secured 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, it won the gold award for the best 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.
The bank also won the gold award for the best human resources analytics within the Human Resources awards.
In the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion awards, the bank secured the gold award for the best leadership development program for women, reaffirming 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.
The awards are granted based on a set of criteria that include an overview of technology, innovation, design and creativity, and measurable benefits.
This global recognition underscores 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 growing and achieving its future strategic objectives.
The Human Resources Department of the National Bank of Kuwait Group 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, to ensure the bank remains the preferred workplace in Kuwait.
The bank continues its efforts to foster an integrated and motivating work environment by launching flagship initiatives focused on employee well-being, promoting inclusivity, and investing in skills development, thereby bolstering its competitiveness at both the regional and international levels. This strategic direction enhances the bank’s readiness to meet future demands and ensures sustained, high-efficiency institutional performance.
Al Ahli Bank reaffirms its commitment to investing in talent development and providing a state-of-the-art work environment aligned with global best practices, reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution and cementing its ability to deliver long-term sustainable value.
