Grupo Bimbo Selected as One of the World’s Best Employers

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Grupo Bimbo, the world's leading bakery company, has been recognized as one of the 'World's Best Employers 2024' by Forbes and Statista. The company ranked 744 out of 850 organizations on the list. This recognition is based on independent surveys conducted in over 50 countries, involving more than 300,000 ratings from employees of multinational corporations.

The selection criteria for the 'World's Best Employers 2024' include prioritizing employee well-being, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering growth opportunities, and ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Juan Muldoon, Chief People Officer at Grupo Bimbo, emphasized the company's human philosophy and commitment to helping its 152,000 associates reach their full potential.

Grupo Bimbo's 'For Life' strategic initiative, part of its sustainability strategy, focuses on 'Caring for our People'. This approach prioritizes associates' safety, health, and well-being, while creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that promotes personal and professional development.

• To determine the list, Forbes and Statista surveyed more than 300,000 employees in over 50 countries who work for multinational corporations that have more than 1,000 employees and operate in at least two of the six continental regions of the world.

HORSHAM, Pa., Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Bimbo, the world's leading bakery company, has been recognized for the first time as one of the "World’s Best Employers 2024.” The global edition of Forbes magazine and the research company Statista compiled the list. Grupo Bimbo ranked 744 among the 850 organizations that make up this year's list.

The “World's Best Employers 2024” were selected based on independent surveys conducted and completed in more than 50 countries, resulting in more than 300,000 ratings. The companies listed represent multinational corporations that prioritize employee well-being; promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; offer growth opportunities; and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Juan Muldoon, Chief People Officer at Grupo Bimbo, commented: "Our company has a unique competitive advantage, which is our human philosophy. At Grupo Bimbo, we see the person as an end, not a means. We want our 152,000 associates to find the tools and opportunities to reach their full potential in each of our different workplaces. By always putting people first, we are working to build a sustainable, highly productive, and deeply humane company."

As part of its sustainability strategy and in line with its purpose of Nourishing a Better World, Grupo Bimbo’s "For Life" strategic initiative focuses on its "Caring for our People" approach. Grupo Bimbo prioritizes initiatives for its associates' safety, health, and well-being, creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment that promotes personal and professional development.

For the full list of the World’s Best Employers 2024, please visit the following link: https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-employers/

About Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo is the leader and largest baking Company in the world and a relevant participant in snacks. Grupo Bimbo has 227 bakeries and plants and more than 1,500 sales centers strategically located in 35 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Its main product lines include sliced bread, buns & rolls, pastries, cakes, cookies, toast bread, English muffins, bagels, tortillas & flatbreads and salty snacks, among others. Grupo Bimbo has one of the largest direct distribution networks in the world with more than 58,000 routes and over 152,000 associates. Its shares trade on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) under the ticker symbol BIMBO, and in the over-the-counter market in the United States with a Level 1 ADR, under the ticker symbol BMBOY.

Media contact:
Mario Enrique Sánchez, mario.e.sanchez@grupobimbo.com

FAQ

What recognition did Grupo Bimbo receive in 2024?

Grupo Bimbo was recognized as one of the 'World's Best Employers 2024' by Forbes and Statista, ranking 744 out of 850 organizations on the list.

How were the 'World's Best Employers 2024' selected?

The selection was based on independent surveys conducted in over 50 countries, resulting in more than 300,000 ratings from employees of multinational corporations with at least 1,000 employees operating in two or more continental regions.

What is Grupo Bimbo's 'For Life' strategic initiative?

The 'For Life' strategic initiative is part of Grupo Bimbo's sustainability strategy, focusing on 'Caring for our People' by prioritizing associates' safety, health, and well-being, and creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.

How many associates does Grupo Bimbo have?

Grupo Bimbo has 152,000 associates worldwide.

What is Grupo Bimbo's approach to employee development?

Grupo Bimbo aims to provide tools and opportunities for its 152,000 associates to reach their full potential, focusing on personal and professional development in various workplaces.