Japan Tobacco Inc.’s local unit was ranked second in this year’s list of top employers by the Top Employers Institute, the global authority in recognizing outstanding people practices.

JTI Philippines has made the Top Employers list for the fourth consecutive year and achieved its highest score ever.

The certification validates JTI’s continued commitment to its employees across three entities in the country.

“To be awarded No. 2 Top Employer in the Philippines stands as a testament to how JTI puts its people at the heart of everything we do. Aside from continuing to improve our work environment and caring for their wellbeing, we pride ourselves on our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion,” Ari Wisnubroto, people and culture director of JTI Philippines, said.

New parents get 20-week leave

JTI’s progressive family leave policy supports new parents by providing 20 weeks of fully paid leave when welcoming a child, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, or the way they become parents.

‘Aside from continuing to improve our work environment and caring for their well-being, we pride ourselves on our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.’

The “Drive Ahead” initiative offers free driving lessons to women without driving experience who want to pursue a field-based career in JTI.

The Bright Start program sponsors individuals from disadvantaged communities with the opportunity to earn a college degree while earning a salary and developing their careers at JTI. These are only three of several employee programs that JTI implements to uphold employee well-being and development with inclusion at their core.

According to Wisnubroto, “In March, we will be celebrating our 25th year in the Philippines and we do this as the fastest-growing tobacco company in the country. We owe these two milestones to our hardworking employees who live out the culture and values of JTI. The Top Employer recognition is a celebration of our people and a pledge to continue cultivating a work environment that champions employees’ wellbeing, growth, and inclusion for many more years to come.”

JTI is also one of only 17 companies to be recognized this year as Global Top Employer. It is their 11th consecutive year to be certified by the Top Employers Institute for commendable people policies and practices worldwide.