Since the beginning of 2025, Yili Group has received two prestigious awards for its outstanding performance in talent development, namely the China Top Employer certification and the ATD Excellence in Practice Award.

The "China Top Employer" certification list was unveiled by the globally recognized Top Employers Institute on Jan 16. Being included on this list highlights Yili's unwavering commitment to corporate culture, talent strategy, diversity, and employee development. Yili was the only dairy company in China to receive the certification.

Yili earns the China Top Employer certification. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The list of 2024-2025 ATD Excellence in Practice Award was unveiled by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), a globally recognized authority in talent development. Yili Group once again won the award, becoming the only dairy company in China to receive the honor three years in a row.

Yili wins the 2024-2025 ATD Excellence in Practice Award. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Top Employers Institute is one of the world's most prestigious organizations certifying excellence in human resources (HR) practices. Operating in 123 countries and regions, the institute evaluates employers who create exceptional workplace conditions through a unified set of global standards and procedures. Its certification influences the lives of over 12 million employees worldwide.

The institute assesses various dimensions, including HR strategy, leadership, digital HR, employer branding, career development, employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability, to recognize employers demonstrating excellence in these areas.

Thanks to its rigorous evaluation process, independent third-party audits, and authoritative certification, the Top Employer certification has become one of the most influential and respected annual honors in the global HR field.

Yili's recognition as a "China Top Employer" underscores the institute's high regard for Yili's exceptional HR practices, highlighting its excellence in the field of HR management.