Nordea in Estonia has taken the top spot in the Employer category of the 2026 Entrepreneurship Award. The result was announced on 2 November as part of Estonia’s longest-running entrepreneurship competition, organised by the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency together with the Estonian Employers’ Confederation.
“I’m incredibly proud that Nordea in Estonia has been named Employer of the Year. We couldn’t have achieved this without our talented colleagues, so this win really belongs to all of us. It reflects the workplace we create together every day through our expertise, willingness to learn and the way we support one another,” says Tiina Käsi, Country Senior Executive for Nordea in Estonia.
Recognised for leadership, development and an inclusive workplace
According to the jury, Nordea in Estonia stood out for its systematic approach to leadership and the working environment, including well-developed leadership and development programmes, support for employees’ professional growth and efforts to develop young talent.
The jury also highlighted Nordea’s international and diverse working environment and active contribution to the community, alongside strong employee satisfaction and recommendation scores.
With more than 50 nationalities represented, Nordea in Estonia brings together colleagues with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Inclusion is supported through employee networks, wellbeing activities and initiatives such as Employers Against Domestic Violence.
Colleagues also have opportunities to build new skills and explore roles across teams, functions and countries. That commitment extends beyond Nordea, with colleagues sharing their expertise by teaching financial skills, collaborating with universities and partnering with local organisations such as Food Bank and Green Dice.
These efforts have also been recognised externally. As part of its assessment, the jury pointed to Nordea in Estonia’s earlier recognition in areas including equal pay, diversity and inclusion, mental health and workplace safety.
“A strong workplace is something we build together every day. For me, that also means never taking what we have for granted. We should keep listening, learning and finding ways to make our collaboration even better, so different perspectives are valued and everyone feels they belong,” says Tiina Käsi.
