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The April 2023 issue of Business Review Magazine is now available in digital format, featuring the main cover story titled “25 Employers to Watch in 2023.” Read it online by clicking here. To download the magazine in PDF format fill out this form and we’ll make sure to send you a PDF copy.

Editorial: 25 Employers to Watch in 2023

By Anda Sebesi, Editor-in-Chief, Business Review Magazine

“It’s now been three years since covid-19 came into existence, and the virus has proven to have lasting impact on the future of work. In 2023, organisations are facing historic challenges: a competitive talent landscape, a more sophisticated workforce, and a pressure to control costs. According to an annual survey conducted by research and consulting company Gartner last year, employee experience, recruiting, and the future of work are top priorities for HR leaders today. Organisations worldwide expect the competition for talent to be significantly more intense this year, regardless of broader macroeconomic conditions. This means leaders must rethink their recruitment strategies to align with current business needs, plan for multiple potential scenarios amid the shifting market reality, and make decisions with greater confidence using data.

The future of work continues to be synonymous with a remote and hybrid model. But while this shift is a major change for many companies, it is only part of the equation. Workforce planning— anticipating future talent needs—is at the epicenter of a future of work strategy and a top priority for HR leaders, according to Gartner. To highlight the complexity of the current HR landscape and as part of Business Review’s series of features that mark our 25-year anniversary, we’ve dedicated this month’s cover story to 25 of the best employers in Romania in 2023. We’ve spoken to representatives of large companies operating in different sectors,
from retail and technology to banking, automotive, FMCG, and real estate—all highly sought-after employers that have implemented forward-thinking talent attraction, employee experience, and retention strategies. Without further ado, we invite you to learn all about this year’s top employers!”

In this issue:

• Who’s News:
  • Jorge Araya (BAT Romania General Manager)
  • Viorel Lacatus (Country Manager at Atenor)
  • Irina Pencea (General Manager at eMAG Romania)
  • Stephane Batoux (Global CEO of ETi Group)
  • Helian Redai (CEO of Porsche Finance Group Romania)
• News in brief:
  • EY: critical link between sustainability governance and business performance;
  • Iulius partners up with MedCity, the only developer of medical buildings in SEE;
  • Nestlé Romania acquires health supplements and vitamins provider Solgar
• Real estate developers optimistic even as market is expected to stagnate in 2023
• Augustin Dobre, Twispay: We crossed the 1 million transactions threshold for the first time last year
• Mihnea Radulescu, Vodafone: Digitalization is crucial for the Romanian economy
• 25 Employers to Watch in 2023 (main cover story):
  • Continental Sibiu: A city within a city
  • Vodafone Romania: the story of a successful transformation
  • BCR: Acting for community impact
  • Banca Transilvania: A place where people can write their own career story
  • Mondelez International: empowering people on their growth journeys
  • LEONI Romania: bringing employees closer to the company’s values
  • Schneider Electric: Believing in the energy and ingenuity of young generations
  • METRO Romania: always thinking big
  • ProCredit Bank: Prioritizing staff long-term success over short-term gains
  • Kaufland Romania: Employer Branding at the core of the HR strategy
  • Orange Romania: an inclusive culture that encourages growth and development
  • Bosch Romania: fostering a culture of leadership and collaboration
  • EY: The promise of an exceptional experience
  • Cargus: a business model that goes beyond delivery services
  • Globalworth Romania: caring for people, developing resources, and deploying new technology
  • SG GSC: a positive work culture that puts people first
  • Auchan Retail Romania: encouraging employees to Enjoy Life
  • Coca-Cola HBC Romania: an elite business school
  • KPMG Romania: An expert career architect
  • Carmistin: Success stories that inspire future employees
  • Edenred Romania: An HR strategy that helps employees Grow and Care
  • Alfa Software: betting on a “two-way match”
  • Hervis Romania: a pioneer in VR-led professional training
  • Brico Depot: A human-centric HR approach
  • AROBS: Turning employees into trusted partners
• Sights set on innovation, science, and new technologies
• More of EGV’s startup investment rounds to exceed EUR 1 million
• Sustainability in the metaverse
• A SWOT Analysis of Romania’s Private Equity landscape in 2023
• Top 3 cities for FDI strategy: what can Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca learn from these thriving towns?
• Four best practices and tactics to attract new FDI in Romania
• Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera” back on the Bucharest stage
• “Romanian heritage is in deep need of saving, but very few people care about it”

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Anda Sebesi | JOURNALISTS: Aurel Constantin, Mihai Cristea, Deniza Cristian, Romanita Oprea, Oana Vasiliu

CONTRIBUTORS: Ovidiu Posirca, Claudiu Vrinceanu

COPY EDITOR: Anca Alexe | PHOTO EDITOR: Mihai Constantineanu | PHOTOS: Dreamstime.com | ART DIRECTOR: Raluca Dumitru

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