Nedbank Namibia hosted its inaugural employee market day, a platform for staff to showcase and sell their products and promote their services.
According to the bank, employees from various departments set up 18 stalls that displayed a wide array of products, including homemade confectioneries, handmade crafts, clothing, braai plates, fruits and vegetables, games, and haircare products.
“This initiative is a testament to our commitment to supporting both the personal and professional goals of our employees. It’s inspiring to witness the passion and creativity that they bring to their ventures outside of their roles in the bank. At Nedbank, we appreciate our employees holistically and encourage them to excel not only in their daily jobs but also through offering support to their entrepreneurial hustle. This also demonstrates Nedbank’s intentional commitment to living our purpose, which is ‘using our money expertise to do good’ not only for our employees but also the broader society,” Nedbank Namibia Executive for Human Capital Bianca Muller said.
Arguably the highlight of the day was that most vendors sold out their items completely.
“I feel appreciated by and am very grateful to Nedbank Namibia for this opportunity. This platform is one that is helping us make an extra income,” said Hileni Eliakim, who sold out her entire stock.
Nedbank employee Rodenza Steytler, who also had a stall, said she was not expecting to sell out as quickly as she did.
“I am so proud of Nedbank for giving us this opportunity. This initiative has been a huge success, and we can’t wait for the next edition,” she said.
The bank said the success of the employee market day has laid the groundwork for future events and initiatives aimed at nurturing and celebrating the diverse skills and interests of Nedbank employees.
