reaffirming its strategic focus on health and safety for its staff 

 
Kuwait – 06, November 2021: Burgan Bank organized a special training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and lifesaving techniques for its employees in cooperation with Dar Al Shifa Hospital, under the “Be a hero, Act, Connect & Protect” Program. This initiative supports the Bank’s strategic efforts to take care of its employees’ health and wellbeing and enhance safety at the workplace with trained staff members ready to help face potential emergencies.

30 employees from various departments participated in the training on adult and child CPR techniques. The participants were encouraged to engage with the trainer to deepen their understanding of the learned skills and ensure the effectiveness of the lifesaving techniques. Upon the successful completion of the training, they received a CPR license, valid for 2 years, from the American Heart Association.

Ms. Siham Al Khorayef, Specialist – Learning & Talent Development, said “The CPR training translates Burgan’s consistent efforts to enhance the work environment and add the best possible value to our employees on the social, psychological and physical levels within the framework of the strategic Human Resource Department plan. This initiative is another major limelight in our culture, where we always focus on maintaining and enhancing our employee’s health and safety for increased personal and business productivity. Burgan Bank is a caring corporate community, and we are proud to be part of this big family.”  

The planning and implementation of comprehensive workplace health and safety initiatives and programs confirm Burgan Bank’s strategic focus on its human capital that represents its solid foundation for growth and sustainability. The Bank remains highly committed to protecting and supporting its human capital by deploying all means to ensure and sustain the employees’ health and wellbeing.