Amman - As part of its efforts to support women within the Bank and beyond, and under its Shorouq platform that aims to boost the economic participation of females, Bank al Etihad partnered with EconoWin, a program implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
By virtue of the partnership, Bank al Etihad became a member of the EconoWin network, which comprises a wide range of businesses driving gender diversity management in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Bank also received technical and financial backing, allowing it to further increase the percentage of females in leadership roles; sustain actions and projects geared towards achieving gender equality in the workplace; as well as to sustain an enabling and supportive internal environment for women, who make up nearly 50 percent of the Bank’s employees. Moreover, this step will showcase Bank al Etihad as one of the best practice companies throughout the MENA region.
This one-year project aligns with Bank al Etihad’s vision to focus on improving team satisfaction as the basis for enhancing performance and productivity. For this reason, the Bank continually strives to advocate for the empowerment of women in the workplace. Besides offering women in Jordan financial and non-financial solutions through the Shorouq platform, Bank al Etihad applies a number of practices that support its female employees. Most notably, the Bank ensures complete equality in wages, benefits, health insurance and nursery access, in addition to many other incentives that help its women employees to not only overcome challenges in the labor market, but also to invest their capabilities in elevating the national economy.
EconoWin works with more than 20 companies across Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia to promote women employment and female talent in the labor market.
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About Bank al Etihad
Bank al Etihad was established in 1978 as a Jordanian banking and financial services organization with family and human values at the core of its operations. The Bank positions the satisfaction of its clients - whether they be individuals, entrepreneurs, corporates or impactful women - at the forefront of its priorities by offering a growing network of 48 branches and 100 ATMs distributed across the Kingdom; a central exchange unit; a financial brokerage company (Etihad Brokerage); and a financial leasing company (Etihad Leasing). The Bank continuously strives to cater to the needs of clients through the provision of innovative services and products that are accessible at any time and from any place, empowering them to fulfill ambitions, achieve success and shape their futures.
Throughout its journey, supporting the local community has and continues to be an integral part of the Bank’s mission, creating tangible impact on the lives of society members across different segments. Firmly believing that its prosperity is directly linked to the development of the communities to which it belongs, the Bank has assumed the responsibility of advancing youth and education; elevating the entrepreneurial scene; and promoting arts and culture. These dedicated efforts are led by a passionate and driven team that demonstrates a sense of belonging, volunteerism and giving, sharing the Bank’s goal to prompt positive change within the community - both today and tomorrow.
About the GBA
The Global Banking Alliance for Women is a consortium of financial institutions driving women’s wealth creation. Our member institutions work in more than 135 countries to build innovative, comprehensive programs that deliver women entrepreneurs the tools – access to capital, information, education and markets – they need to succeed. Membership in the Alliance provides our member institutions with a global clearinghouse for best practices and a unique platform for peer learning, giving them the resources they, in turn, need to serve their women customers well.
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