APG most attractive employer in the financial sector 2024 🏆 

APG is voted the most attractive employer in the financial sector. When it comes to the entire private sector in the Netherlands, APG is among the top 10 best employers in the country.This is evident from the Employer Brand Research by Randstad. The research clarifies how employees view, experience, and appreciate employers. When asked "Would you like to work for APG?" 35.1 percent said ‘yes’. This gives APG the highest score within the financial sector, followed by DNB (31.6 percent) and Rabobank (29.9 percent). APG also ranks high within the entire private sector in the Netherlands, securing the 7th position. APG only trails behind companies like ASML, Damen, De Efteling, KLM, Philips, and GE.

Good score on work-life balance
APG scores well on the drivers of work-life balance, job security and job content. Other factors measured include salary, career advancement opportunities, and work atmosphere. "We are proud of our 4,300 permanent and flexible employees who work every day for the pensions of 4.5 million people in the Netherlands. And we are very pleased with this recognition. However, this does not mean we are resting on our laurels. We continue work on an inclusive work environment where everyone can be themselves and where unique qualities are embraced", says Jurriaan Spoel, Head of Talent Sourcing at APG. Irma Bousardt, labor market communication advisor at APG, sees opportunities to increase APG's awareness among young people. "We work hard on APG's recognition as an attractive employer, among other things through our Instagram channel apg.life, which also targets the younger audience. Especially within our IT, Data, and Change departments, there is a high demand for talent. We are also addressing this in our campaigns."

Research
Randstad presents the Employer Brand Research annually. Research agency Kantar, on behalf of Randstad, surveyed the opinions of over 12,570 working Dutch individuals aged 18 to 67 about the 150 largest profit and non-profit employers in our country. APG ranks 7th in the private sector ranking. The recognition is based on the positive perceptions of employees regarding work-life balance, job security, and job content.

See here for all research results (in Dutch).