AJEX Logistics Services (AJEX), a leading Middle East-based specialist in express distribution and shipping solutions, is proud to announce it has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® in the country of Saudi Arabia. Launched in 2021, this prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at AJEX.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
Since its inception, AJEX has quickly established itself as a leading player in the Middle East’s logistics sector, expanding its network, products, and services including e-commerce, cold chain, and express shipping solutions to cater to the region’s fastest growing sectors. Central to this success is the company’s workforce, with 1,500 dedicated team members playing a pivotal role in its achievements.
AJEX workforce includes 31% Saudi nationals, 35 nationalities and 13% female employees, demonstrating the company’s commitment to gender and cultural diversity, and hiring local talent. This recognition by Great Place to Work® underscores AJEX’s dedication to cultivating a diverse, supportive, and dynamic workplace that empowers its people to thrive.
“Receiving the Great Place To Work® certification at AJEX is a testament to the strong culture we have built at AJEX. Our team is the backbone of our success, and we are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels supported, valued, and empowered. This achievement is just the beginning for us, and we will continue to invest in our people as we drive innovation and growth in the region’s logistics industry,” said Mohammed Albayati, Group CEO at AJEX Logistics Services.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that AJEX stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.