The combination of ABN AMRO and Fortis will be a leading financial service provider in the Benelux, providing increased career opportunities to employees who will benefit from the strength that will be derived from the enhanced range of products and distribution capacity.
At Fortis you can really move into unchartered territory and get rewarded if you succeed."
Bas Braams, Head of Business Development, Merchant & Private Banking
Employer of choice
Fortis was named Best Employer in the Netherlands for 2007 in a survey by Intermediair among more than 120 firms. The Dutch weekly announced the winner on 9 October.
Fortis stands out in a comparison of employment conditions in areas such as employer contributions to pension and life-course savings schemes and in several work-life balance schemes. Initiatives designed to encourage employees to do community volunteer work and to lead a healthier lifestyle also helped to lift Fortis to the top of the list.
In Belgium Fortis was voted best employer in the financial sector in Belgium in 2006 and second best employer overall (Randstad survey).
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"There's a good balance between coaching and feedback on the one hand and own responsibility and freedom of choice on the other."
Nelsey Rebbens, International Management Trainee
Reward: Performance culture
Fortis's performance culture encourages accountability for results and recognises outstanding performance. At Fortis, Performance Management is a two-way street: management gives clear and timely feedback but also accepts it from employees.
Fortis wants employees to combine the winning spirit to deliver results with the group philosophy to Act as One. So their reward model is based not just on how people achieve their individual targets, but also how they contribute to team/business targets and to Fortis targets as a whole.
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"I work in a very international environment (cash management linked to energy, commodities and shipping). It's fantastic to experience other people, cultures and ideas."
Peter van Ginneken, Senior Manager, Merchant & Private Banking
"Fortis is willing to give responsibility to people who can deal with it regardless of age or experience. I like the open culture."
Tobias Westerneng, Branch Manager, Retail
Talent and diversity
Fortis attracts top talent in targeted labour markets around the world. They are looking for the brightest people who will help drive their growth in a diverse and inclusive culture. Their increasingly mobile and diverse workforce successfully reflects the diversity of the customers they serve.
Lots of opportunities are available for talented people in the Benelux and outside, particularly Eastern Europe and Asia. 33% of Fortis 60,000 employees work outside Benelux. Their diverse workforce is made up of 100 nationalities.
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People development and mobility
Fortis is an international company, operating in over 50 countries and employing people from 100 nationalities. By actively encouraging employees to 'Develop Yourself' and 'Be Mobile', Fortis not only helps them develop their full potential: they also motivate them by constantly presenting new challenges.
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"The feedback I get from my employees is that my 'no nonsense with a heart' leadership style and optimism motivate people. I believe these characteristics fit with the culture and ambitions of Fortis."
Mirjam Halverhout, General Manager Direktbank
Leadership
Fortis carefully selects their management to reflect their global and business diversity and to ensure effective international communication. Fortis has created a highly successful Leadership for Growth programme for senior and middle managers.
Their senior management is composed of managers from all over the world and from all companies belonging to Fortis. (26% have Dutch nationality).
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Flexible working: Work-life balance
Fortis promotes a healthy work-life balance. They firmly believe that the most productive employees are those who feel good about themselves.
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Employee Motivation
Motivated and satisfied employees perform better and achieve better results. Fortis measures employee motivation every year. They want to know what motivates their people, what makes them committed, and what makes them proud.
In 2006 Fortis measured employee motivation against a financial sector benchmark in seven countries and found that their employees are more motivated than those of the competitors.
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Fortis People in the world
Do you want to know more about Fortis and its employees? Read the
Social report 2006 (PDF).
