Kuehne + Nagel’s Pamela Quinn named as Ireland’s Most Trusted Leader 2019
Kuehne + Nagel Ireland’s National Manager, Pamela Quinn, was last night recognised as Ireland’s Most Trusted Leader 2019, as part of the Best Workplaces Awards 2019. The Best Workplaces programme recognises the very best employers in Ireland, shining a spotlight on the companies that are fostering high-trust workplace cultures. Employees are invited to participate in a Trust Index Employee Survey, which measures sentiment across a range of business drivers.
"We are committed to providing an environment where every employee is able to bring their best self to work; encouraging an agile organisation which is better placed to respond to a rapidly changing world."
Kuehne + Nagel Ireland were also recognised as the 7th Best Workplace in Ireland at the awards ceremony, the 7th year in a row being recognised as a Top 10 workplace. Furthermore, Kuehne + Nagel Ireland was placed on the inaugural Best Workplaces for Women list. This new award takes the global standard Best Workplaces methodology as its basis, and recognises those organisations that go above and beyond to ensure that the women in their workforce are treated fairly when it comes to pay, recognition, training and promotion opportunities.
Pamela Quinn confirms Kuehne + Nagel Ireland’s pledge to continuous improvement as a Best Workplace: “Kuehne + Nagel Ireland is committed to developing high-trust relationships throughout every level of our organisation. This is demonstrated through our active involvement with the Great Place to Work® institute for the last 9 years. The insights gained from the employee survey give Kuehne + Nagel Ireland clear direction on where we excel as an employer and areas where we can develop year on year, demonstrating our commitment to continuous improvement as a Best Workplace for our colleagues.”
Through the annual survey for Great Place to Work, Kuehne + Nagel Ireland gain definitive insights showing consistent growth in their Trust scores. These scores clearly indicate that trust in their leader is at an all-time high. The Great Place to Work model defines the Employee Perspective of a Great Workplace as one where you trust the people you work for, you have pride in the work you do, and you enjoy the people you work with.
The Best Workplace accolade is a remarkable achievement, since it demonstrates to customers and competitors alike that Kuehne + Nagel have unlocked the business benefits of a high-trust, high performing culture. Pamela Quinn confirms “Kuehne + Nagel Ireland is dedicated to maintaining a culture that values entrepreneurial spirit, diversity, innovation and teamwork. We are committed to providing an environment where every employee is able to bring their best self to work; encouraging an agile organisation which is better placed to respond to a rapidly changing world.”