Beko Europe Achieves Top Employer Status for 2026
Beko Europe, renowned for its innovative and sustainable home appliances, has been awarded the prestigious title of Top Employer Europe for 2026, marking the ninth consecutive year of this recognition. With an impressive score of 85%, the company has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing workplace culture, employee welfare, and diversity.
The Top Employers Institute, a globally recognized authority in HR excellence, recognized Beko Europe for its outstanding performance in various critical areas including ethical practices, integrity, a clear purpose and values, and strong leadership. This year, Beko has also made notable advancements by earning recognition in Italy, France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain, reinforcing its position as a leading employer in the home appliance sector.
Commitment to Employee Welfare
Fabio Colombo, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Beko Europe, stated, "Being recognized by the Top Employers Institute again underscores our ongoing commitment to human resource practices across Europe. This acknowledgment comes during a time of significant challenges within our industry, yet we continue to focus on listening to our employees and fostering a workplace culture rooted in respect, dialogue, and care."
The Top Employers Institute's certification is granted based on a rigorous audit process, evaluating companies against best practices and conducting an independent review of their HR processes. For 2026, Beko highlighted significant achievements in ethical and integrity practices, inclusion and diversity, a clear purpose, and solid leadership.
Beko Europe actively invests in initiatives aimed at creating a safe, balanced, and inclusive working environment. Inclusion and diversity are not just policies but are ingrained in the company’s culture, supported by tangible actions such as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These include a Women's Network and other diversity-focused initiatives designed to encourage dialogue, representation, and collaboration within the organization.
Global Impact of Certification
The Top Employers Institute has certified over 2,300 organizations in 122 countries, impacting the lives of more than 9 million employees worldwide. This year alone, recognition was awarded to 1,286 organizations globally, reinforcing the significance of fostering inclusive workplaces.
About Beko Europe
As a leading home appliance brand, Beko Europe is committed to improving everyday life with reliable, innovative, and sustainable products. Leveraging a robust manufacturing capacity, R&D, and design, Beko Europe combines industrial scale with consumer proximity, delivering appliances that prioritize performance, efficiency, and reliability in homes.
Beko is 75% owned by Beko B.V. and 25% by Whirlpool Corporation. As part of this family, Beko Europe unites a portfolio of 15 trusted brands including Beko, Whirlpool, Hotpoint, Indesit, and Bauknecht, enhancing customer experience with advanced technologies, dedicated customer service, and a growing focus on connectivity, integrated solutions, design, and energy efficiency.
In alignment with the Paris Agreement and the Science-Based Targets initiative, Beko Europe supports its parent company’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company has also been recognized with top scores in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) within the durable goods sector for seven years in a row and ranked 17th on TIME and Statista’s list of the most sustainable companies in 2025.
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