JTI Certified Global Top Employer for the Third Consecutive Year

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GENEVA, Mar. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Excellent Employee Conditions also recognized with Number One Top Employer

Ranking in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific Regions

In recognition of its excellent work environment, JTI (Japan Tobacco

International) has again been awarded Global Top Employer for the third

consecutive year, as confirmed today during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam. In

addition to the global certification, JTI was also ranked as Number One Top

Employer for the Middle East, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions. JTI's

headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, was recognized as the Number One Top

Employer in Switzerland.

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"Being awarded Global Top Employer year after year confirms what we are most

proud of - JTI is one of the most attractive places to work in the world and

the leading employer in our industry. We consistently invest in our people, our

strongest asset, and we offer them every opportunity to succeed and grow", says

Howard Parks, JTI's Human Resources Senior Vice President and Executive

Committee member. "We take care of our people, we offer them inspiring and

meaningful experiences, and in return they take good care of our business."

Research conducted by the Top Employers Institute confirmed the outstanding

work conditions offered in JTI's 37 offices and factories in 33 countries[1]

across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas. Only ten

companies worldwide share the privilege of being awarded as Global Top Employer.

The annual international research is an independent assessment undertaken by

the Top Employers Institute which recognizes leading employers around the

world: those that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop

talent throughout all levels of the organization, and which strive to

continuously optimize employment practices.

"It is amazing to see how JTI progresses in their results year after year. We

are impressed by their appetite to be the best employer for their people. This

year JTI has made the most significant improvements in the areas of learning,

development and employee onboarding practices", says David Plink, CEO for the

Top Employers Institute.

JTI employs over 26'000 people across the world and has hired almost 2'800 new

employees in 2016. As a truly multinational company, JTI puts particular focus

on global mobility. On average, 10% of employees benefit from an international

work experience, which makes the company best-in-class in terms of global

career opportunities.  

About JTI

JTI, a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies, is a leading

international tobacco manufacturer. It markets global brands such as Winston,

Camel, Mevius and LD. JTI is a major player in the e-cigarette market with

Logic, and has been present in the heated tobacco sector with Ploom since 2011.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and with operations in more than 120

countries, JTI employs more than 26,000 people worldwide. Its core revenue in

the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, was USD 10.5 billion. For more

information, visit http://www.jti.com.

About the Top Employers Institute

The Top Employers Institute globally certifies excellence in the conditions

that employers create for their people. Optimal employee conditions ensure that

people develop themselves personally and professionally. This in turn enables

companies to grow and to develop, always. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the

company, previously known as the CRF Institute, has recognized Top Employers

around the world since 1991.

[1] Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,

Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy,

Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Romania,

Russia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates,

United Kingdom, United States of America

SOURCE: JTI