Staff Writer
The Ohlthaver & List Group has retained its great place to work accreditation for the 2026/27 cycle after recording a trust index score of 69%.
The accreditation is awarded by the Great Place To Work Institute and is based on anonymous employee feedback on workplace culture.
O&L executive chairman Sven Thieme said the result reflects a collective effort across the group and aligns with its Vision 2029 goal.
“While we celebrate our progress, we remain intentional about improvement. Our goal is to ensure that O&L remains an employer of choice that contributes meaningfully to the future of Namibia and its people,” he said.
The latest results show that 11 operating companies within the group achieved individual certifications, an increase from the previous cycle.
O&L first took part in the Trust Index survey in 2017 and has met the 65% accreditation threshold in six out of eight survey cycles. The 2025 and 2026 results are the highest recorded so far.
The group said the improvement follows efforts to strengthen employee engagement as part of its growth plans.
Earlier this year, O&L reported a rise in its Trust Index score and a 99% employee participation rate in the survey.
Vision 2029 also targets an O&L Persona score above 85% to measure how corporate values are applied across the group.
O&L said the certification provides assurance to customers, investors and partners that its workplace culture is measured independently.
The group operates across food production, retail, tourism, engineering, technology and energy, employing more than 5 500 people.
It said employee engagement supports service delivery, community involvement and long-term growth.
O&L has also been promoting its workplace culture in recent recruitment campaigns as part of its efforts to attract and retain staff.
The group said it will use the latest survey results to guide improvements across its businesses as it works towards its 2029 target.
