Japan Tobacco International (JTI) was recently recognized as a top global employer for the seventh consecutive year, by the Top Employer Institute.
The latter, which certifies 1,691 organizations in 120 countries/regions, is the global authority on recognizing excellence in people practices.
The certification acknowledges JTI’s good working conditions, as well as the progress it has made in improving wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.
JTI Philippines general manager John Freda (shown in photo) said the award validates JTI’s promotion of employee welfare and universal gender rights.
“Our company is committed to support the well-being of our employees, whether they are farmers, scientists, office or factory workers,” Freda, who previously held senior management positions in European and Asia Pacific markets, explained.
“Especially during this pandemic, we are seeing to it that everyone including their families are taken care of.” JTI is an international tobacco and vaping company with operations in more than 130 countries.