Central Securities Clearing System PLC (CSCS) has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Certification as a Great Place to Work for 2024-2025.
This esteemed recognition highlights CSCS’s unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees thrive.
Based on a rigorous survey of its workforce, CSCS employees affirmed that CSCS is a great place to work, achieving a remarkable 91% employee satisfaction rate which significantly outperforms the average workplace.
Great Place to Work is globally acknowledged as the leading authority on workplace culture. Its certification process involves an extensive assessment of organizational practices, culture, and employee feedback.
This recognition is a testament to CSCS’s commitment to promoting employee well-being and creating a culture that inspires innovation and excellence.
Haruna Jalo-Waziri, MD/CEO of CSCS stated.
“At CSCS, our people are our greatest asset, and this certification reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to excel. This recognition motivates us to continue building a culture that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and growth.”
CSCS has been at the forefront of implementing progressive workplace practices, including flexible work models, cutting-edge digital innovations, and a human-centered approach to leadership. These efforts have not only attracted top talent but also reinforced the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.
Mr Jalo-Waziri added, “Being certified as a Great Place to Work is a significant achievement that highlights our dedication to our employees and their experience at CSCS. This recognition belongs to every member of the CSCS team who contributes daily to making our organization an exceptional place to work.”
Yetunde Adenaiya, Head of Employee Experience Services at CSCS, also commented, “This milestone is a reflection of our collective efforts to create a supportive, engaging, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to continuously listening to our employees and evolving to meet their needs.”
Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work, emphasized the significance of this accomplishment, “Great Place to Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. By successfully earning this recognition, CSCS has distinguished itself as one of the top companies to work for, offering a workplace environment where employees feel inspired and valued.”
Research by Great Place to Work reveals that employees at Certified workplaces are 4.5 times more likely to find exceptional leadership, 93% more likely to look forward to their work, and twice as likely to feel fairly compensated and see opportunities for growth.
About CSCS
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) is a Public Limited Company with a diversified shareholder base, including the Nigerian Stock Exchange, some of the largest banks in Nigeria, private equity firms, investment banks and other corporate and individual shareholders. With over two decades of operation, serving as the Central Securities Depository for the Nigerian Capital Market, CSCS has been pivotal to the growth and transformation of the capital market, including its audacious full dematerialization of share certificates and shortening of the settlement cycle in the capital market.
CSCS serves as the Central Depository for Equities, Commercial Papers, Corporate Bonds, Sub-National Bonds, certain Sovereign Bonds (such as the FGN Sukuk and the FGN Savings Bond), Equity-traded Funds, Real estate Investment Trusts, Mutual funds and Commodities. CSCS is licensed and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The activities of CSCS are governed by the Investment and Securities Act 2007, the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004, and the SEC Rules.
Leveraging digital technologies, CSCS serves its participants, institutional investors, and retail investors through varying channels.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
