Raiffeisen Bank and the Ministry of Economy Launch a New Stage of the Human Capital Resilience Charter
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and Raiffeisen Bank signed a Letter of Intent on the development of the Human Capital Resilience Charter. The document confirms the parties’ shared intention to move to a new stage of the Charter — the development of practical tools, recommendations and approaches that will help employers implement the principles of responsible employment in their daily work.
The signing took place on 25 June in Gdańsk during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 — an international conference dedicated to Ukraine’s recovery. On behalf of Raiffeisen Bank, the document was signed by Nataliia Gurina, Chair of the Management Board of the bank. Also among the signatories are representatives of UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group, JSB "UKRGASBANK", FUIB, and Sense Bank.
The Human Capital Resilience Charter was launched a year ago at the URC as a platform to promote responsible employment, an inclusive labour market and support for Ukraine’s human capital in the context of war and recovery. Over this period, the participants of the initiative have developed a shared vision for its further development. The new stage focuses on the practical implementation of the Charter’s principles in companies’ everyday work.
“Human capital is one of Ukraine’s key advantages in recovery. It is people — their professionalism, resilience and ability to act in uncertainty — who keep the economy running and create the foundation for future growth. Raiffeisen Bank is joining the new stage of the Charter to work together with the state and the banking sector to turn the experience of working with teams during the war into clear practical tools for a wider range of employers. We believe that strong employers today mean a strong Ukrainian economy tomorrow,” said Nataliia Gurina, Chairwoman of the Management Board of Raiffeisen Bank.
As part of the new stage, the practical HCR 2.0 model is planned to be launched. It is designed to help companies move from general support for the Charter’s principles to specific HR solutions, policies and measurable results.
One of the key tools will be the HCR Toolkit Library — a library of practical solutions for employers. It will include materials on veteran integration, the development of an inclusive environment, employee learning and professional development, as well as support for small and medium-sized businesses in working with human capital.
Another area of focus will be the creation of a community of leading companies. A Banking Committee of the Charter will be established on the basis of the signatories. It will work on human capital challenges in the financial sector, share effective HR practices and prepare recommendations for employers. Going forward, the Ministry plans to establish similar sectoral and thematic committees in other areas of the economy.
The next stage also includes plans to develop an approach to assessing how companies implement the Charter’s principles. This involves measuring impact, including through the future HCR Index and a recognition system for companies that demonstrate sustainable practices of responsible employment.
For Raiffeisen Bank, participation in the development of the Charter is part of its systemic work to support human capital, inclusion and responsible employment. The bank consistently develops internal employee support practices, veteran initiatives, inclusive approaches to customer service and programmes aimed at strengthening the resilience of Ukrainian business and society.
Background
The Human Capital Resilience Charter is an initiative aimed at promoting responsible employment, resilient HR practices, an inclusive labour market and support for Ukraine’s human capital in the context of war and recovery.
