Reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to supporting its employee’s wellbeing and fostering a compassion-driven work environment
Ms. Nourah Buresli, Executive Manager – HR Business Partnering and Culture Transformation at Burgan Bank
In an effort to foster a work culture where empathy and meaningful support are devotedly practiced whenever necessary, Burgan Bank launched a package of benefits specially tailored to employees whose spouses are frontline defenders. This initiative comes as part of the Bank’s mission to be an employer of choice as well as its comprehensive social responsibility program, which aims to create sustainable positive impact across society, beginning with its employees.
“At Burgan Bank, we believe that employees are the foundation for our success
For this reason, we are committed to providing them with a supportive environment that appreciates them and their families’ efforts. Kuwait’s frontline heroes have set an example of commitment and dedication, and their families played a pivotal role in supporting them during that period,” said Ms. Nourah Buresli, Executive Manager – HR Business Partnering and Culture Transformation. “Stemming from our corporate values of support and appreciation, we delighted to offer special benefits to our employees whose spouses work on the frontlines, in appreciation of their great role and their humanitarian and <a href="https://middleeastdaily.net/national-strength-shaping-the-future-national-service-recruits-begin-their-professional-journey-at-expo-dubai/”>national contributions.”
In addition to the benefits that all Burgan Bank employees are entitled to, the customized benefits package offers reduced working hours, from seven and a half hours to five and half hours, allowing frontliners’ spouses. It also provides them with a concierge program designed to help target employees manage daily tasks and personal commitments with greater ease and convenience. Lastly, the package includes a wellbeing program that dedicates a personal assistant for promoting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing as well as assisting with stress management, anxiety control, and de-escalation of burdening emotions.
This initiative reflects the central role of Burgan Bank’s HR department in fostering a nurturing work culture by constantly developing flexible policies and initiatives that meet employees’ needs and elevate the quality of their professional and personal lives. Understanding the daily challenges employees may face, the Bank remains committed to developing practical solutions that enable them to maintain a healthy balance between work responsibilities and family obligations, thereby fostering job stability and strengthening institutional loyalty.
Additionally, this initiative stems from Burgan Bank’s culture of prioritizing human capital, which positioned it as the first banking institution in Kuwait to receive the Great Place to Work® certification. This achievement reflects the Bank’s approach to building a supportive corporate culture that empowers talent and provides opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering employees to achieve a balance between their career aspirations and family lives.
It is worth noting that under its culture transformation strategy, Burgan Bank continues to elevate its employee benefits package, supporting them in leading a balanced lifestyle that accounts for individuals’ personal and professional aspirations. Previously, the Bank had increased employees’ annual paid leave days to include birthdays. In addition, it was the first bank in Kuwait to extend the paternal leave to five days, enabling fathers to be present for their families and care for and celebrate their newborns. These efforts, and more, reaffirm Burgan Bank’s commitment to putting its employees first at all times