Skanska one of world's best employers, says Forbes Magazine

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Skanska has been ranked as one of the world's best employers by Forbes. The ranking is based on surveys with over 170,000 employees in 50 countries. Skanska's CEO emphasizes the importance of a positive workplace culture. The company's leaders play a crucial role in shaping the Skanska culture. Skanska is proud of its employees and the recognition from Forbes.

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has been ranked as one of the world's best employers in a survey of global industry peers by respected business magazine Forbes. The exclusive "World's Best Employers" list is based on surveys with more than 170,000 employees in over 50 countries who work for multinational companies and institutions, conducted by market research company Statista.

The ranking demonstrates that the company is on the right path, says Anders Danielsson, Group CEO and President of Skanska.

"As CEO, one of my main aims is to make sure that we create and maintain a workplace culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and healthy for everyone, at the office and on our project sites. I have seen the evidence that this approach has a direct impact on the well-being of our teammates and on our business performance."

Those interviewed were asked whether they would recommend their company to family or friends, and to rate their employer based on criteria such as work-life balance, career advancement opportunities and employee diversity.

Being named as one of the world's best employers is confirmation of the culture and the values across Skanska, says Therese Tegner, Executive Vice President for Human Resources at Skanska Group.

Referring to the latest results from the annual employee survey, Therese says our leaders play a crucial role in demonstrating our values in action and in shaping the Skanska culture. "The results show that pride in working for Skanska is at an all-time high: 85 percent responded that they were proud to work here.

"As a global company with a diverse business, our people are a key strength, working in exceptional teams that deliver outstanding performance. The Forbes recognition, comparing us to other leading companies from around the world, is a tribute to the great company our people have built."

The methodology and focus of the review are described at the link below:

The World's Best Employers 2023 (forbes.com)

CONTACT:

For further information please contact:

Jacob Birkeland, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs, Skanska AB, tel: +46 (0)10 449 04 94
Direct line for media, tel: +46 (0)10 448 88 99

This and previous releases can also be found at www.skanska.com. 

 

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FAQ

What is the ranking based on?

The ranking is based on surveys with over 170,000 employees in 50 countries.

What role do Skanska's leaders play in shaping the culture?

Skanska's leaders play a crucial role in demonstrating the company's values in action and shaping the Skanska culture.

How do employees feel about working for Skanska?

85 percent of employees responded that they were proud to work for Skanska.