HR Policy
"Only a satisfied and loyal employee provides first class services to clients"
The basic strategy of Komerční banka is to establish a long-term professional relationship with its employees and its clients alike, based on open and mutual communication. Our aim is to facilitate continuous professional development for all employees, in accordance with their wishes and personal qualifications.
David Formánek
Executive Director, Human Resources
Welcome to Komercni banka, one of the largest and most successful banks in the Czech Republic.
I would compare a team of Komercni banka employees to a large symphony orchestra. Each employee has a role to play, complementing their colleagues with their own knowledge, skills and experience. Together, we create a unique whole.
Managing careers in an orchestra of 8 thousand people, where everyone has different needs, expectations and goals, is not easy. I am glad that we have programs in KB for career management and people development. We are aware that, behind the long-term relationship we want to build with employees, there is the offer of a high-quality career and long-term development.
Furthermore, Komercni banka offers its employees fair compensation, training which focuses on soft-skills and a good social climate. At the same time, we highlight an individual approach and equal career opportunities.
I am pleased to say that our efforts have been a great success. We have received external and internal awards, such as "The most desired company for students", "Firm of the year: Equal opportunities" and "Innovation Trophies".
If you are looking for a career opportunity which is challenging, interesting and stimulating, then I would like to invite you to check out the “Applying” section, where you can browse through the selection of job vacancies.
Diversity and equal opportunities
- Société Générale Group supports diversity and talents, and develops the skills of its employees through training and internal mobility, while supporting social dialogue and social security.
- In terms of the projects headed by the Human Resources Department, KB is introducing various processes and tools for various employee populations, a diversified approach which enables it to better react to the individual expectations and requirements of its employees.
- The main aim in terms of career development is to offer all employees the same opportunities. We are aware that certain categories of employees find themselves in a specific situation, at various times in their lives, which may restrict their career development. Accordingly, we are keen to cater for the needs of employees on maternity/paternity leave, older employees, disabled people, students and graduates.
Work-life balance
- We are attentive to helping employees achieve a balance between their professional and their personal lives.
- If the position held allows for a certain degree of flexibility, we offer various forms of alternative workloads.
- We also offer flexibility and active participation in terms of benefits.
- We care about society - we organize voluntary blood donor sessions for our employees and thus help to save lives among the population.
Employees on maternity/paternity leave
- In terms of the career management process, we devote special care to employees on maternity/paternity leave - we always try to find a solution, striving to combine the interests of the bank with those of our employees, i.e. harmonize their professional and personal lives. Our aim is to provide these employees with better conditions for a smoother return to work after their maternity/paternity leave and allow them to fit back more easily into their career paths.
- We are open to alternative workloads - we allow for solutions such as part-time working, flexible working hours, working from home and job-sharing.
Employees surveys
Employees are our greatest asset and we care about their opinions. To enable us to better target their requirements and wishes, we use internal surveys, which provide us with valuable feedback from employees on a whole range of topics.
Benefits for employees
We think ahead - we support financial security for our employees for the future:
- We have a balanced offer of long-term benefits (a contribution to supplementary pension insurance and life insurance) as well as short-term benefits (luncheon vouchers, sport, culture, travel, healthcare, education).
- We provide financial aid to employees in the event of long-term inability to work and social aid in the event of unforeseen circumstances affecting our employees.
"I have been working at Komerční banka since 2003 as a Project manager. I had initially worked in Investment banking on projects aimed at software implementation and development and process changes. After three years, I moved to Human Resources. I do not regret this move; I am particularly interested in career management and employee development projects, not least for the philosophical aspects and the possibility of take part in and drawing inspiration from discussions on people management methodology and quality. I am currently on parental leave, during which I am able to work part time. I am thankful for the opportunity of being a mother while, at the same time, working, creating and remaining in touch with my colleagues and the job I like. This combination gives me a broader perspective, both at home and at work."
Finding and fostering potential talent. Our group has 160,000 employees from 116 nationalities who are operating out of 77 countries. There are 150 different professions through the whole spectrum of banking and finance.