LEADING EMPLOYERS 2026: NRW.BANK Ranks Among Germany’s TOP 1% of Employers.

LEADINGEMPLOYERS is the most comprehensive assessment of employer qualities of its kind.

Using the scientific tool of meta-analysis, LEADING EMPLOYERS transforms millions of data points and feedback responses into a comprehensive and independent assessment of employer quality based on validated data diversity and source intelligence. The analysis incorporates different perspectives and key topics, such as employee satisfaction, working conditions, understanding of values, job security, prosperity, HR expertise, image, environmental awareness and much more.

This is based on a seven-step analysis process in which sources are systematically recorded, structured, evaluated, validated, classified and cleaned before being processed in comprehensive reporting. This involves the use of modern technologies such as AI-supported data analysis as well as manual and automated quality assurance procedures.

The result is an objective and accurate overall picture that avoids the distortions of marketing claims, self-reported data, or isolated reviews – while simultaneously offering greater significance than any single study.

Only the TOP1% of employers receive the LEADING EMPLOYERS award.

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We are delighted to once again be recognised as a LEADING EMPLOYER. With our corporate values and our open culture of cooperation, we ensure that our employees can realise their potential in their working environment, receive appreciation for this and are well supported in their further development. We pursue overarching topics such as innovation, digitalisation, modern forms of work and sustainability as well as individual solutions in the work-family environment and in health management. As the development bank of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, we will continue to consistently pursue this path in order to remain an attractive employer in the future.

Achim Meierkamp

Personnel Manager