Topaz Named Best Place to Work in Europe

Ireland-based convenience retail chain has been recognized as one of the best large workplaces in Europe for the fourth time.

June 21, 2016

Topaz has been recognized as one of the Best Large Workplaces in Europe for the fourth time. Pictured left to right with the award are Ciara Spain, HR officer, and Aoife Ni Murchu, head of HR retail at Topaz.

DUBLIN – Topaz, a leading convenience and fuel retailer in Ireland, has been recognized as one of the Best Large Workplaces in Europe for the fourth time.

Topaz is one of only three Irish companies to be recognized, reaching the 9th position—the company’s first time making it to the top 10.

In February, Topaz was recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland for the 11th time and presented with a Laureate in recognition of 10 years of consistent ranking in Ireland’s annual Best Workplaces list. Topaz was acquired by the Couche-Tarde Group late last year.

Ruth Mellett, director of human resources at Topaz, said it was a fantastic achievement for Topaz to be recognized on the European stage.

“Achieving a top 10 position is huge for us, especially following on from the award in February …we are the only fuel and convenience retailer on this European-wide list, so that makes it hugely satisfying and reinforces our position as an industry leader,” she said.

“This is a very exciting time for the company, following on from our acquisition of Esso’s Irish business and then becoming part of the Couche-Tard family. Our aim at all times is to enhance the customer experience and our success in that regard is due to the professionalism and dedication of our employees. We would like to thank each and every one of them, all 2,000, for helping to make Topaz such a great place to work,” Mellett added.

Best Workplaces sets out to recognize the finest employers and the most satisfied workforces in Europe. It is the largest employment survey of its type.

In 2015, Topaz won the coveted NACS Insight International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its Re.Store convenience forecourt concept. Topaz currently has 444 stations across Ireland, including its recently acquired Esso station network. Of these stations, 158 are owned by Topaz and 286 by dealers. Topaz has annual sales of approximately €3 billion and 1.8 million transactions every month.

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