Manila, Philippines – Mondelēz International Philippines has received the prestigious Gold Harmonia Award at the HR Asia Awards 2024. This solidifies its Hall of Fame position as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Asia, within the Philippines division. This is the fifth consecutive year that Mondelēz International Philippines has received this recognition and is a significant milestone that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to creating an exceptional work environment.

A Legacy of Growth and Excellence

The HR Asia Awards recognized Mondelēz International for its unwavering commitment to creating an environment that not only drives business success, but also prioritizes the development and well-being of employees and partners. Critical to this success are initiatives that focus on three key pillars: growing the business, growing partners, and growing people. These pillars underpin Mondelēz International’s daily purpose, ensuring that every aspect of the organization is aligned with the vision to empower people to snack well.

The cornerstone of this achievement was the implementation of robust leadership programs, such as the Leadership Council, which play a key role in shaping the company culture. The Council has played a key role in promoting a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, and high performance, enabling employee leaders to make significant contributions to the organization’s goals.

Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Mondelēz International also prides itself on being a company that takes a stand in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) workplace. For both current and prospective employees, aspects of culture and employment were assessed to ensure that people were seen and valued for their skills and talents, and not discriminated against based on gender, race or religion. Recent initiatives to support this include the introduction of an updated sexual harassment policy that is sensitive to LGBTQIA coworkers, a gender-neutral restroom in the 61-year-old facility, and a local DEI policy that protects employees’ right to a chosen name, the right to dress, and the right to safe spaces.

Innovations in HR practices

In addition to its focus on leadership development, the snack maker has embraced cutting-edge innovation in its HR practices. The company has made significant strides in digitalization and automation, revolutionizing its operations and improving the employee experience. One initiative is the groundbreaking use of virtual reality (VR) in its new employee onboarding process. The program provides a virtual tour of the company’s office, which is highly useful for those being deployed to other parts of the Philippines. These advancements have streamlined processes, increased efficiency and allowed the company to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. By remaining at the forefront of HR innovation, Mondelēz International has strengthened its reputation as a leading employer in the region.

Hall of Fame and Triple Victory

On the same night, Mondelēz International also received HR Excellence Awards recognition for: Gold for Excellence in Workplace Culture, Gold for Excellence in Employee Advocacy and Brand Ambassadorship, and Bronze for Women Empowerment Strategy. Established in 2022, the awards event aims to provide an incubation platform for HR teams to showcase their strategies and initiatives. Over the years, it has grown into a benchmark across industries. Mondelēz International won these awards based on its purpose-driven initiatives and engaging culture-building programs, which resulted in stronger engagement, as reflected in the latest employee survey.

Culture of development, great place to work

Mondelēz International’s success at the HR Asia Awards and HR Excellence Awards would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of its employees. In recognition of this achievement, April Valencia, leader of Country People for the Philippinesshared her feelings on the recognition: “This award is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our entire team to creating a workplace that truly values ​​and empowers every individual,” she said. “At Mondelēz International, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and this recognition reflects our collective efforts to foster a culture of growth, innovation and inclusivity. We are incredibly proud to be recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Asia and will continue to strive for excellence in everything we do.”