PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have been shortlisted at the prestigious HR Excellence Awards—the annual program that celebrates exceptional accomplishments and innovations within the dynamic landscape of human resources management in the Philippines.
PLDT and Smart were nominated under Excellence in CSR Strategy category, for its PLDT and Smart Communities program, which highlights the role of inclusive technology and employee engagement, in the areas of digital wellness, disaster resilience, education, and livelihood to help improve the lives and livelihood of Filipinos.
The group was also shortlisted under the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion category, which recognizes an organization’s effective implementation of programs and strategies that help a safe and inclusive work environment. For several years now, the group has been advocating inclusion in the workplace, embracing each employee’s diverse backgrounds, fostering a safe and engaging space, and providing them with opportunities to express their uniqueness. As a member-signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the PLDT group has also established a Diversity and Inclusion Policy that embraces diversity and strives to foster an inclusive culture in the workplace.
PLDT and Smart also bagged a nomination under the Excellence in Learning and Development category which recognizes an organization’s effective and innovative implementation of training and development programs. The group has been doubling down on its investments in its people to win in the fast-evolving business environment. These include a strategic partnership with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, to help build a workforce that will deliver more innovations to customers and drive better business outcomes.
“We thank the organizers of the HR Excellence Awards for these nominations which are a testament to PLDT and Smart’s commitment to our biggest resource—our people. These citations during our maiden foray into the program inspire us even more to continue to pursue excellence in everything that we do, to become an organization that customers advocate for, our employees love, and our shareholders value,” according to Gina P. Ordoñez, Chief People Officer at PLDT and Smart.
Boasting of 40 meticulously curated categories, the HR Excellence Awards continues to be the definitive gathering point for HR luminaries and industry visionaries. Winners will be announced during an awards gala dinner to be held on August 16, 2024 at the Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.
