Burgan Bank achieves 66% Kuwaitization

Burgan Bank announced today that its total workforce comprises of 66% Kuwaitis. The bank in recent times has been hiring and recruiting promising nationals into its workforce.  

Burgan Bank in the first half of 2011 has recruited 76 young nationals into its diverse workforce, out of which 31 have been nominated from the Manpower Government Restructuring Program (MGRP).  The hiring of the nationals comes in line with the bank’s commitment towards sustainable national development which is part of the bank’s corporate social responsibilities framework. 

Ms. Shireen Cooper, Burgan Bank’s Human Resources and Development Assistant General Manager said: “At Burgan Bank we are committed to giving our nationals an opportunity to grow and contribute to growth of not just the bank but the economy as a whole. Our recent recruitment drive has been successful in attracting young nationals who are talented and are committed towards contributing to the growth of the financial sector. At Burgan Bank we conduct several training programs, offering an opportunity to hone their skills through these programs”. 

In addition, Burgan bank has helped to train and develop young student trainees in the summer training program. 

“We believe it is our role and responsibility to provide and enhance the skills required for this young enthusiastic group to effectively find a successful career while they are equipped with the right knowledge and skills to help them achieve their goals,” added  Ms. Cooper. 

Burgan Bank presents a successful model of a private sector firm’s ability to attract young, ambitious Kuwaitis, provide them with the skills through structured training and development programs to mold them into successful Bankers. The Bank strives to invest in its employees, reward them with best-in-class benefit programs and pave the road for them to take advantage of the various career development and growth opportunities in the Bank.