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British American Tobacco UK
British American Tobacco UK has been certified as one of Britain's Top Employers 2013. Independent research into its employee offerings showed this company has outstanding working conditions. On this page you will find out exactly what makes it one of the best companies to work for in the UK.
From the research by the CRF Institute
The Top Employers Certification is awarded only to organisations that meet the highest standard in Human Resources (HR). The research assesses all critical areas of HR management of the participating organisations. The research showed that British American Tobacco UK has outstanding employee offerings and thus qualified for the exclusive Top Employers certification. The research
Communication Channels
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Brainstorming sessions
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Formal sessions
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Works groups or works councils
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Special access to CEO/Leadership
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Suggestions box/email
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Forums/blogs on Intranet
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Instant messaging (e.g. MSN/Skype/Connector)
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Special/social events
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Employee surveys
Development Programmes
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Internship programmes
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Graduate development programmes/traineeships
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Talent management/high performer programmes
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Leadership development programmes
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Coaching/mentoring programmes
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Peer support programmes
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Job rotation programmes
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General training programmes
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Industry-related/job-specific training programmes
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Self-selected training programmes
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International exchange programmes
Benefits
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Car/travel allowance
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Company car
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Phone/smartphone allowance
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Laptop
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Childcare facilities/vouchers
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Entertainment allowance
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Gym or gym subsidy
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Home Internet connection
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Health insurance
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Meal subsidies or subsidised canteen services
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Sabbatical/approved extended leave of absence
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Extended maternity leave/payment
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Study leave
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Study (financial) support
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Other insurance
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Pension scheme
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Overtime pay
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Performance-related bonuses based on individual/team performance
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Profit sharing/variable pay based on the organisation’s performance
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Share options
Onboarding Activities
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A tour around the organisation
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Induction course (covering the organisation’s mission, vision, values)
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Employee handbook that specifies HR policy and regulations (hardcopy or online)
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Follow-up session one year after joining
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A mentor is assigned to the new employee
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Meeting with HR to explain procedures
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Standard meeting after specified period
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Meeting with the CEO
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Meeting with Executive Management
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Formal session on targets
About the company
Cigarette giant British American Tobacco is the world’s second largest quoted tobacco group, selling brands including Dunhill, Lucky Strike and Pall Mall to more than 180 markets, and holding market positions in more than 50 of these countries. BAT cigarettes are smoked by one in eight of the world’s one billion adult smokers.
Facts and figures
| Industry: |
Consumer Goods & Services |
| Number of employees: |
167 |
“Personal success within BAT is down to the individual”
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my seven years working with BAT. It encourages an environment of free thinking where we approach issues and concerns with a positive mind set. Innovation is at the heart of BAT and every voice matters. I have been fortunate to develop my career within the business, starting as a sales representative in Ireland and now managing the London Region. Throughout my time with the group I have had the opportunity of working in the Brand department, assisted with implementation legislation into the market place. "
"BAT recognises fresh thinking, energy and passion. This culture drives career development and ensures that personal goals and objectives are sitting with the individual and reflected within company vision. Personal success within BAT is down to the individual, and company growth is down to all individuals working together to achieve our common goal. All individual voices count and we operate in a feedback-centric manner to ensure each individual performance is highlighted and managed. There is a commitment from line managers for personal growth, and company plans are consistently shared for wider digestion and input. BAT values its employees, not just recognising current output but develops individuals for future success."
Rory Cotter, London Regional Manager, joined British American Tobacco UK in May 2006
“It is important to enjoy what you do and to have fun”
"Following a career gap due to raising a young family, I was visualising an organisation to work for that recognised talent and hard work and rewarded accordingly with recognition, development and a good remunerations package. An environment where I could be challenged, excited and be the best I can be, while adding worth to the organisation. It is important to enjoy what you do and to have fun while you are doing, even in times of stretch. I am very excited to share with everyone I come across that BAT matches everything I was looking for in an organisation and gives me a very open platform to be honest, creative and champion my own career development, with the full support of colleagues of all levels. This can be within my existing professional discipline of marketing or in another function altogether."
"It is my experience that there are very few large FMCG companies around today that invest so heavily and passionately in their employees. I have never worked for an organisation that had a dedicated Learning and Development department that was not just local to my site but global, and so enthusiastic about growth and talent management, sharing skills and knowledge"
Michelle Harrison, Trade Marketing and Distribution Systems Executive, joined British American Tobacco UK in February 2012
“BAT UK prides itself in its commitment to career development”
"Receiving the award for the second year in a row, BAT UK prides itself in its commitment to career development and emphasises the importance of creating an energised and engaged workplace that embraces diversity and an enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit."
Jamie Fellows, HR Director, British American Tobacco UK
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