Officially a Very Good
Company to Work For
Officially a Very Good
Company to Work For
Officially an Outstanding
Company to Work For
Officially an Outstanding
Company to Work For
Officially a World Class
Company to Work For
Officially a World Class
Company to Work For
Officially a Good
Company to Work For
Officially a Good
Company to Work For
Danske Bank has been serving customers for more than 200 years but makes a point of moving with the times. It offers the latest in digital banking to help maintain its status as one of the largest banks in Northern Ireland.
With 1,400 employees, it emphasises a collaborative culture that includes investment in learning and development, colleagues' wellbeing and online tools which enable them to perform and achieve, establish healthy boundaries between their work and private lives, and to give back to society.
Danske Bank plays an important role in driving economic growth and recognises its responsibility as a force for good in society and the local communities of which it is a part. It serves its customers through branches, regional business centres, telephone banking and digital channels.
At Business in the Community's 2019 responsible business awards, it was rewarded in three categories - diversity and inclusion, responsible digital innovation and wellbeing at work – and then scooped the overall award for the most responsible company in Northern Ireland.
It says that how it does business is as important as the business it does, with the objective of making more possible for its customers, employees, stakeholders and for society.
Staff can get help through Danske's partnership with the charity Action Mental Health, which offers Mindful Manager training. The bank also promotes family-friendly working practices, diversity and inclusion. lt supports events such as Belfast Pride and in recent years has increased female representation at senior management level.
My manager shares important knowledge and information with me
Leadership development programmes recognise that staff have different requirements depending on where they are in their careers. So there are tailored schemes for senior managers; experienced personnel, who are assigned mentors; and new leaders, who can strengthen their core skills to make progress.
This organisation is run on strong values / principles
Managers keep their workers engaged and informed with regular email, intranet and video communication, which proved its value as Danske addressed the challenges and uncertainty caused by the arrival of the pandemic in 2020. A Healthy Boundaries charter is in place to support work-life balance.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
The bank uses the Take Ten mindfulness app and runs workshops on subjects including loneliness, healthy habits and mood regulation to support positive mental health. There is a culture of regular communication and community involvement: colleagues who tested positive for Covid were sent food and other supplies.
Companies where at least 40% of the staff have worked there for more than five years.
Companies offering a final salary scheme to all employees, or one in which the employer's contribution is at least 5%.
Companies offering private health insurance to all employees.
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