Dar es Salaam. CRDB Bank has continued to shine on the international stage after being awarded two ‘Top Employer’ accolades by the renowned global institution, Top Employers Institute.
This recognition firmly establishes CRDB Bank as one of the leading employers in Africa, acknowledging its efforts in creating an excellent work environment that fosters innovation, employee well-being, and professional development.
Speaking at a press conference held at the bank’s headquarters, today January 20, the Director of Human Resources, Mr Godfrey Rutasingwa, said that these awards were a testament to the bank’s genuine commitment to enhancing the lives of its employees, both within and outside of the workplace.
“These awards clearly demonstrate that CRDB Bank cares for and values its employees, providing them with an environment that enables both personal and professional success. This victory is a collective one, not just for the bank but also for our entire family, including our clients and all our stakeholders,” Mr Rutasingwa said.
The ‘Top Employer’ award is granted following a comprehensive evaluation of human resources management practices, including investments in professional development, gender equality, employee health and well-being programmes, and a culture of transparency and teamwork.
In these areas, CRDB Bank has exhibited exceptional standards, supporting its employees in achieving their professional dreams while contributing to the bank’s rapid growth.
The Top Employer recognition adds to CRDB Bank’s growing list of international accolades.
In 2024 alone, the bank received over 50 prestigious awards, including Best Bank in Tanzania, Best Customer Service, Excellence in Digital Services, and Sustainability Strategy Effectiveness.
The Top Employer award further reinforces the bank’s commitment to strengthening its human resources as a cornerstone of its success.
Mr Rutasingwa emphasised that CRDB Bank is positioning itself as a leader in talent management across Africa.
“We are proud to be part of a transformation that places employees at the heart of our operations. The sustainable development of our bank is only possible due to the efforts of every single employee,” he added.
He also called on the bank’s employees to continue displaying cooperation and innovation, stressing that these achievements were the result of collective effort.
“CRDB Bank is not just a workplace – it is a family that invests in the dreams and well-being of each one of us. This victory affirms our commitment to setting new benchmarks for excellence,” he said.
Through the Top Employer awards, Mr Rutasingwa assured the bank’s stakeholders, clients and partners that CRDB Bank will continue investing in the quality of its workforce, as well as in its services and products, to promote the well-being of its employees and the broader community.
CRDB Bank is a leading financial institution in the East African region, providing services to small, medium, and large-scale clients.
Its offerings include personal banking, treasury services, insurance, business loans, agricultural financing, and support for small entrepreneurs.
CRDB Bank is the first Tanzanian bank to be recognised by the global research firm Moody’s Investors Service as one of the top 10 most stable and secure banks in Africa for investment.
Moody’s has awarded CRDB Bank a B1 stability rating, the highest available for banks and financial institutions in the sub-Saharan region.
Since 2019, CRDB Bank has been acknowledged by the United Nations Green Climate Fund for its environmental initiatives and was named Best Bank in Tanzania by Global Finance magazine in 2020.
As a crucial business link in Tanzania and Burundi, CRDB Bank serves over 3 million customers through its extensive network of 268 branches, more than 22,000 CRDB agents, 550 ATMs, 1,800 point-of-sale machines, and a 24/7 Customer Service Centre.
