Grupo Argos and its companies once again rank among the best places to work in Colombia, according to Merco Talento 2025

• Grupo Argos climbed 10 positions in the ranking to reach 15th place, making it one of the companies with the greatest improvement. It also reaffirmed its leadership among business conglomerates, ranking first in this category for the sixth consecutive year thanks to its ability to attract and retain top talent.
• Cementos Argos ranked 18th overall (up one position) among more than 200 companies and maintained its leadership in the construction materials sector, strengthening its position as a leading company for its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
• Celsia stood out as the second-best company in its sector and ranked 36th overall.
• Odinsa entered the ranking for the first time, placing third in the infrastructure sector and 112th in the general ranking.

The companies of Grupo Empresarial Argos reaffirmed their leadership in talent attraction and management in Colombia, according to the latest results of the 2025 Merco Talento ranking. In this edition, Grupo Argos stood out for the sixth consecutive year as the most attractive business conglomerate to work for in Colombia and climbed to 15th place (+10) among the 200 companies with the greatest ability to attract and retain talent nationwide. Notably, the company has consistently risen more than 46 positions over the past five years.

Cementos Argos ranked 18th overall (+1) and secured the top position among cement companies in Colombia—a distinction it has held for more than a decade. Celsia, in turn, ranked 36th overall and consolidated its leadership in the energy sector by securing second place.

These results reaffirm the strong positioning of Grupo Empresarial Argos, supported by more than 13 sources of information that positively assess key variables such as workplace quality, employer branding, and internal reputation.

“This result reflects one clear truth: the driving force behind Grupo Argos’ transformation is its people. We are committed to building a corporate culture that respects differences, fosters development, and provides real conditions for every person to find purpose and growth opportunities.”

Lina Valencia
Talent Manager at Grupo Argos

This recognition validates the consistency of a talent strategy built on three core pillars: professional development, diversity and inclusion as a lever for value creation, and the holistic well-being of more than 11,500 employees. This vision is anchored in:

Professional development programs: To date, more than 200 employees have accessed scholarships and sponsorships for postgraduate studies in universities across Colombia and countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands. Of all beneficiaries, 88% have experienced promotions or internal mobility within the Group’s companies.

Diversity as a driver of transformation: Grupo Argos has trained over 2,800 employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion, delivering more than 16,200 hours of training in 2024 alone—a 33% increase compared to the previous year. It is worth highlighting that 57% of its Board of Directors and nearly 30% of leadership positions are held by women.

About the ranking
The Merco Talento ranking is conducted annually in Colombia and evaluates three fundamental areas: employer branding, internal reputation, and workplace quality. This year, more than 74,000 people were surveyed, including students from top universities, employees from leading Colombian companies, human resources experts, and the general population.