Berlin, 21 May 2026 – bne IntelliNews, a leading provider of business news and data about emerging markets, has published a longlist of 50 companies nominated for Employer of the Year as part of the IntelliNews Reputation Leaders Awards – an independent awards programme that celebrates companies across Eastern Europe, Eurasia, MENA and Africa that stand out for their leadership and strong reputation in key areas of business performance and impact.

The Employer of the Year category highlights companies that have established an exceptional reputation as employers and whose people-first principles translate into measurable results in employee engagement, retention, and professional growth. A selection of 10 winners from the longlist will be announced in June.

Launched in 2026, the IntelliNews Reputation Leaders Awards recognise companies across four categories: employer excellence, innovation, corporate citizenship and business performance. Nominated companies and winners will be announced for all four categories throughout the year, with 10 companies selected in each category to be recognised as Reputation Leaders. The awards are not intended as a ranking.

Longlists are compiled based on the results of open submissions, third-party recommendations and independent research carried out by IntelliNews and its partners. Subscribers to bne IntelliNews will have the opportunity to take part in the selection process by voting on the longlist of candidates.

Final decisions are made by an expert panel consisting of IntelliNews editorial staff, with input from key outlet contributors and analysts with relevant sector expertise.

View the Employer of the Year longlist at: https://www.intellinews.com/awards/employer

Learn more about the IntelliNews Reputation Leaders Awards at: https://www.intellinews.com/awards

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