London, January 21, 2022

Avanade, has been recognized as one of Europe’s top employers for the eleventh consecutive year by the Top Employer Institute. It also retained its Top Employer status in UK, France, Belgium, Italy and received the top spot in Ireland for the second year running.

Avanade was recognized for its high standards across 20 assessment categories including; talent strategy, workforce planning, talent acquisition, on-boarding, learning and development, performance management, leadership development.

The Top Employer Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in people practices. These awards demonstrate Avanade’s continuing commitment to provide the very best working environment for its employees through a progressive, ‘people-first’ HR approach and culture.

“I am very proud that Avanade continues to be recognized as a top employer in Europe and to receive the accolade again in five of our European countries,” says Anna Di Silverio, Avanade’s Europe President. “It continues to be a challenging time for all businesses as the hybrid work model becomes the norm for many of us. Over the last year, Avanade has piloted an alternative work week initiative, which empowers our people to manage and shape their working schedule to better balance their professional and home lives. We also remain committed to supporting our LGBTQ+ community and this year launched our new transgender transition leave policy.”

Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: “Reflecting on the demanding year that has, like the year before it, impacted organizations across the world, Avanade has continued to show that it prioritizes maintaining excellent people practices in their workplace. In the past year they continued to meet the challenges of the wider world of work while working determinedly to positively impact the lives of their workforce. We are pleased to celebrate and applaud the organizations that have been certified as Top Employers in Europe this year.”