Fidelity Bank honours 395 workers
The Human Resource Director of Fidelity Bank, Mr John Maxwell Addo, has emphasised the central role of labour in the operations of every vibrant institution.
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According to him, this factor of production must always be recognised and rewarded adequately to enhance efficiency.
Mr Addo, who was speaking in Accra during the bank’s second annual awards, indicated that workers were encouraged to give of their best only when their efforts were recognised and rewarded accordingly.
About 395 employees were honoured for their outstanding performance at the second annual Fidelity Stars Award programme.
The performance-based incentive programme gauges employees, on performance, customer service, and dedication among other factors, from across 75 branches nationwide.
Sixteen workers earned the highest rating of five stars. These workers were rewarded with customised kente cloth and gold coins.
Mr Addo said “the bank believes that an empowered workforce translates into quality service delivery and that makes a successful business.”
The human resource director also added: “Fidelity Bank has reached where it is today because of the love, commitment and hard work of our employees.”
He opined that the award was a gesture to acknowledge workers who gave their all and went out of their comfort zone to contribute to the company’s goals and objectives.
“We will never lose sight of our hardworking employees. We will continue to reward them and empower them to fulfill their professional and personal goals. Fidelity Bank believes in a firm foundation of investing in training and supporting its employees,” he said.
Investing in people
For his part, the Deputy Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Mr Jim Baiden, said: “the bank believes in investing in people in various ways. As a Ghanaian owned bank, it’s in the blood to treat everyone with the best in mind, heart and actions.”
“So from health benefits to ongoing professional development workshops, we believe in maintaining an environment that encourages our staff to stay with us, grow with us, and serve customers with the best in Ghana,” he said.