Imperial Tobacco Won Top Employer in Italy

Imperial Tobacco has won independent recognition as one of the best companies to work for in Italy from the Top Employers Institute.

Their comprehensive analysis highlighted Imperial Tobacco'exceptional employee conditions', especially the way its HR leadership strategies nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organisation.

Margherita Ciaschini, HR Manager Italy, said: "Top Employer certification is only gained after a rigorous evaluation of our employees' working conditions and benefits.

"This process also looks at the opportunities we provide for training and career progression.

"Certification is an important achievement that recognises the great progress we've made in terms of investing resource behind developing our people."

Claude Mullender, General Manager Italy, said: "I'm proud of this success and delighted to see the ongoing commitment and determination of our employees who ensured we were the only tobacco company in Italy to grow market share last year." Enditem