Questions and Answers
Do I have to be a smoker to work at British American Tobacco?
Absolutely not. British American Tobacco accommodates both smokers and non-smokers.
How many employees does British American Tobacco have?
The British American Tobacco Group Worldwide employs more than 50,000 people in over 180 countries.
What kind of projects do your employees work on?
Our people enjoy the challenge of working on a wide range of projects, across many functions, including HR, IT, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Supply Chain. Quite often, they work across different countries. It provides for a highly enriching career.
How is my development managed?
We create opportunities for you to thrive, empowering you to do better than your best. We also have inspiring leaders who genuinely care about the difference you bring, and support you in the difference you can make. To further strengthen our commitments, we have four core processes:
- 1. Performance Reviews – to link our employees’ individual performance objectives with our business goals.
- 2. Development Planning – to discuss our employees' strengths, identify their development needs and think of ways in which these can be addressed.
- 3. Talent Review - to ensure we have good quality succession plans in place, taking into account both the needs of our employees and the future of our organisation.
- 4. Coaching – to ensure every employee receives on-the-spot, relevant development. This process guides employees to new behaviours which ultimately improve performance and capabilities.
