In a post-pandemic context characterised by the disruption of work habits, Piguet Galland announced that it had been awarded the prestigious Great Place to Work® 2023 certification. This accolade testifies to the Bank’s commitment to creating a positive corporate culture. “We are especially delighted to receive this certification after participating for the first time. With 82% of positive responses in the survey sent to our employees, Piguet Galland is recognised as a company characterised by high levels of trust, where the efforts made to create and nurture our corporate culture are rewarded by the employees who experience this on a daily basis”, comments Marina Bianchi-Galanti, Head of Human Resources at Piguet Galland. “Developing an environment promoting the free expression of ideas within our teams is important to us, we encourage both the personal and the professional development of our staff.”
93% of respondents believe that Piguet Galland is a pleasant place to work
The GPTW Trust Index survey is based on a reasonable, fair, transparent and fully independent methodology. The score achieved reflects the vision, preferences and needs of employees. As such, it represents a key indicator for the Bank. The survey, in which some 88% of employees took part, reveals that the friendly size of Piguet Galland allows them to develop their sense of initiative and responsibility. At Piguet Galland, ethics, respect and solidarity are not just empty words.
“I feel that these values are deeply embedded in the DNA of both management and employees. It’s very strong”, commented an employee. “The members of the Board of Directors are approachable and take into consideration our opinions. Employees are genuinely put right at the heart of the Bank’s preoccupations, with many advantages”, says another employee.
The survey also shows that working conditions at Piguet Galland are “super-pleasant and motivating”, with “an internal culture strongly based on respect, mutual support, personal and professional balance, entrepreneurship, common sense, decision-making and factual communication”. One employee noted that “the management shows a sincere interest in me as an individual and not just as an employee”.
Contributing to the happiness of its clients by bringing them serenity in the management of their wealth: this is the mission that the private bank based in Western Switzerland has set itself.
“It is difficult to bring serenity if the Bank’s teams do not experience that themselves”, says Olivier Calloud, CEO of Piguet Galland. “We believe that bringing happiness to our clients and employees requires a healthy, fair, human, transparent, responsible and welcoming corporate culture, in which everyone has the opportunity to find their own place and further develop their skills”.
A boutique private bank, but with great ambitions: Piguet Galland is proud to portray the values of integrity, teamwork, commitment, value creation and enthusiasm at the heart of its corporate culture.
94% believe that they are making a personal contribution to the Bank
93% believe that Piguet Galland is a place where it is pleasant to work
92% are proud to tell others that they work for Piguet Galland
88% say that the management is genuinely interested in them
“I particularly appreciate the caring attitude that prevails and the trust that is placed in employees”.
“The Management shows lots of transparency. There is the impression of being part of a ‘family’ working towards the same goal”.
“The entrepreneurial aspect is very highly developed in our firm and that is motivating”.
“Our internal culture is strongly based on respect, mutual aid, personal and professional balance, entrepreneurship, common sense, factual decision making and communication”.
“We are lucky to be working in a company across which our energy can be used for work purposes and for advancing our projects rather than getting involved in office politics, with people trying to take credit unfairly and with and in-fighting between departments. The management is approachable and caring”.
“What truly surprised me about this company when I arrived a few years ago was the help and support that exists between colleagues from each of the branches. Well done! “