HeadHunter names Cherkizovo Group a top employer

Moscow, Russia – February 2 – Cherkizovo Group, Russia’s leading meat producer, was included in the 2022 rating of Russian employers compiled by HeadHunter, one of the world's leading recruitment platforms. Job seekers also named the Group the second most attractive employer in the agricultural sector.

HeadHunter published its 2022 rating of Russian employers, featuring 1,082 finalists from various industries. The rating is based on surveys of HR managers and job seekers, along with online polls of employees by rating participants.

In its first such rating over the last five years, the Company immediately made it to the Top 50, ranking 42nd among Russia's major employers.

In addition to the main rating, HeadHunter presented the Top 50 sub-rating of the most attractive employers according to job seekers, which placed Cherkizovo 37 overall and second in agriculture and food.

“We are happy to be included in a ranking by HeadHunter, Russia's leading recruitment platform. This serves as a recognition of our long-standing efforts to create the best possible environment for our blue- and white-collar staff. However, there is still a lot of to be done as we will focus on further strengthening Cherkizovo's positions in rankings of Russia's best employers,” commented Olga Khayrullina, Cherkizovo Group’s Head of HR and Organizational Development.

Currently, Cherkizovo Group employs around 40,000 people across Russia, from the Kaliningrad Region to the Altai Territory. Aligned with global best practices, the Company's HR strategy seeks to make every employee feel valued and provide them with opportunities for professional growth. Cherkizovo has a mentoring system in place, where skilled and seasoned employees train new hires in professional skills. On top of that, Cherkizovo runs reskilling programs to help its staff acquire new competencies, professions or jobs based on their current qualifications.

In addition to a decent salary, the Group offers a range of fringe benefits, including paid holiday allowance, financial assistance in emergencies, as well as corporate perks and incentives.