The OTE Group received two significant distinctions at the Health & Safety Awards 2014, for its practices and its outstanding performance in the management of Health & Safety in its workplace. In particular, OTE and COSMOTE won the Gold Award in the “Health & Safety” category in the telecoms industry and the Gold Award in the «Health & Wellness Programs» category.

The two awards are aligned with the strategic transformation of the OTE Group into a modern telecommunications company. Ms Elena Papadopoulou, OTE Group Chief Human Resources Officer, said: «Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment is a top priority for the OTE Group. Our long-standing commitment that the company’s main assets are its people is demonstrated in our continued efforts to improve working conditions. This strategy allows us to work together seamlessly to continuously improve our customer experience».

The Health & Safety Awards highlight the best practices exerted by businesses, organizations and agencies as regards the management of Health & Safety in the workplace. The event was attended by more than 350 senior business executives, ministries delegates, agencies and business associations, as well as decision makers from the market field.