Airtel launches talent management scheme

Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel has announced the kick-off of its Talent Management programme in Africa.

The statement availed to The Guardian yesterday said the unique initiative will see talented employees and staff with high potential spend six months in India for finance training.
The first phase of the pilot programme will take place in Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Congo Brazzaville the statement said.

Speaking on the purpose of the programme, Hans Van Lierop, the Chief Finance Officer for Bharti Airtel Africa, said: “Vertical mobility is a concept we firmly believe in.

We are committed to training our team for senior leadership positions within the organisation. This pilot programme will enable us to develop a financial talent support pool within the Francophone region.”

Airtel is focused on creating a positive impact in everything it does and empowering people in a key part of its core values.

By giving to its employees the opportunity to gain international exposure, Airtel hopes to strengthen their skills, competencies and abilities in the area of processes and automation.

SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN