PMFTC Inc., the local affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has recently been re-certified as a Top Employer in the Philippines for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition is a testament to the company’s excellence in human resources and talent management. The Top Employer Certification process demonstrates a company’s commitment to excellent human resource processes, equity, diversity, and inclusion through employee interviews, surveys, and documented evidence.
PMFTC director of people and culture Andreea Chiriac expressed her gratitude and said that the recognition is no small accomplishment, and the company takes it to heart. She added that it is an incredible testament to PMFTC’s long-term dedication to embedding inclusion in company policies and nurturing an engaging working environment where employees can bring their best selves to work.
Chiriac also mentioned that the company continues to invest in talent and foster a culture of positivity, focusing on mental and physical well-being, meeting the needs of a globally diverse workforce, and optimizing new technologies to enable their workforce to act and lead with purpose.
The recognition as a Top Employer is a significant achievement for PMFTC, given the company’s commitment to its vision of a smoke-free future. The journey to achieve the goal involved not only innovating products to help millions of adult Filipino smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke but also transforming the organization, people, and culture. PMFTC communications director Dave Gomez said that the people have been instrumental in this journey, and the certification recognizes the progress they’re making as part of their transformation.
The Top Employer certification is the result of an independent assessment by the Top Employers Institute, which has recognized PMFTC’s parent company, PMI, as a Global Top Employer for the seventh consecutive year. PMI’s affiliates were also recognized as leading employers in 33 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia/Pacific.
The Top Employers Institute has been the global authority on recognizing excellence in people practices for 30 years. The institute helps accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Participating companies can be validated, certified, and recognized as an employer of choice through the Top Employers Institute certification program. Top Employers Institute has certified 2,053 organizations in 121 countries/regions, positively impacting the lives of over nine million employees globally.
This recognition further establishes PMFTC’s reputation as a company that values and invests in its people. The company’s commitment to excellence in human resources and talent management has earned it a place among the best employers in the Philippines for the fourth year in a row. The company’s dedication to fostering a culture of positivity, inclusion, and diversity has helped it build a strong and engaged workforce that is integral to achieving its goals. The recognition as a Top Employer is a significant milestone for PMFTC, and it highlights the company’s efforts in creating an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the organization’s success.
