The National Bank of Panama has reached the number one position in Panama, according to the recent ranking of the “Best Employers” in Central America and the Dominican Republic, published by the regional magazine Summa.

The methodology used by Summa for this ranking included its own perception survey, with the participation of 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives and professionals from the region.

The diversity in the sample, with 52% male participation and 48% female, ranged ages from 18 to more than 50 years. Each participant evaluated the labor practices, incentives and development opportunities in their respective organizations, as well as the impact of actions in favor of sustainability for the attraction and retention of talent.

According to the bank, this achievement represents a significant rise from the third place occupied last year and underlines the unshakeable commitment of the bank’s 3,500 collaborators with the fundamental pillars: His Majesty the Customer, Our People and Continuous Improvement.

Javier Carrizo Esquivel, general manager of the National Bank of Panama, expressed his gratitude to the collaborators for this historic achievement. “This result is the result of the commitment of ‘Nuestra Gente’, who have brought distinctive value to the National Bank of Panama brand. It is a prominent recognition in the local and international business sector, which closely follows our actions,” said Carrizo Esquivel.

The general manager highlighted the importance of the work practices evaluated, as well as the impact of the actions in favor of sustainability. “These practices are the result of our commitment to ‘Continual Improvement’, a philosophy that has driven our growth as professionals and team throughout the bank’s 119-year history,” Carrizo Esquivel stressed.

In addition to this achievement, the National Bank of Panama has received multiple awards throughout 2023, including the title of “First in the ranking of companies with the best corporate reputation”, “Company with the best organizational climate in Panama”, “First national place in Relay for Life” and the issuance of “certified green bonds”.

This last initiative positions the bank as a pioneer by joining the global trend of financing responsible and sustainable projects, offering investors the opportunity to participate in initiatives with a double impact, both financial and environmental.