On June 29 at the 2018 HR Asia Awards. Hosted by the region’s most authoritative publication for HR Professionals, HR Asia which recognizes outstanding employer practices among companies across the region.
“At Johnson & Johnson, we believe in winning with PEOPLE,” said Sean Zantua, HR Director J&J Philippines and Global Services Asia Pacific. “Guided by Our Credo, we continue to ensure a healthy working environment through our on-campus facilities, extensive healthcare benefits, and flexible work arrangements, that we hope to foster better productivity across the board.”
The criteria to determine the company’s eligibility included: a survey that assessed employee engagement, workplace culture, and career development opportunities. This was followed by an employer survey that took into account turnover rates, growth rates, and workplace accident rates. Lastly was the onsite visit to the local J&J office, in which HR Asia validated the results from the surveys.
As a healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson aims to be the healthiest workforce in the world. The company provides employees healthier food options, 24-hour access to an onsite fitness center, walking and jogging trails throughout the campus, 1:1 personal best coaching, and digital health tools, among a number of health and wellness-related benefits.
In addition, Johnson & Johnson strives to deliver employee value by creating a Total Rewards and Performance program that attracts, develops, and retains talents who drive results for patients, customers, and shareholders. Apart from the flexible work arrangements, educational assistance, and extended healthcare coverage, employees also benefit from the recently enhanced Global Parental Leave (GPL) program, which allows both the mother and father to spend more time with their newborn. Mothers get as much as 14 weeks of paid leave and fathers get as much as 8 weeks of paid leave, allowing the mother to recover while the father bonds with the newborn.
Johnson & Johnson also participates in sustainable corporate social responsibility programs, with over 90% of its employees joining company-sponsored community events last year. The company also reaches out to NGOs, offering sponsorships and grants. The latest grant “Ligtas Mommy, Ligtas Baby,” is a program to educate midwives on new methods of Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care.
According to the company’s HR Department, the company’s employee growth is expected to continue over the next few years, with the population projected to reach over 1200 employees by 2020.
