Tala, a global financial infrastructure company building the world’s most accessible financial services, has been Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® company in the Philippines. The certification is given to organizations that provide excellent workplace culture and employee experiences, as determined by employee feedback and other criteria.
This achievement marks Tala Philippines’ first year in the Great Place to Work® list, highlighting its growing commitment in encouraging and developing the market where its employees live and work.
“It is an honor to be part of the Great Place to Work® list. This reflects Tala Philippines’ commitment to ensure the well-being of employees and champion inclusivity in the workplace,” said Mia Lim, People Director of Tala Philippines. “We are delighted to know that our employees take pride in their work and enjoy being part of this organization as we all work together to advance financial inclusion in the country.”
Over 90% of Tala Philippines employees said it is a safe, welcoming, and a fair place for all regardless of one’s gender and sexual orientation. This year, 86% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 21 points higher than the average Philippine company.
Tala continues to foster employee well-being through the implementation of a remote-first work set-up. To support this, it offers free teleconsultations for mental, financial, and physical wellness as well as learning and development programs, including participation in professional conferences, to employees.
It also champions gender equality and inclusivity in the workplace by maintaining gender pay equity that ensures there is no significant gender pay gap across departments and levels within the organization, equal employment opportunities, and creating a safe space for employees where they can express their true selves without worries. Moreover, Tala exercises zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination with stringent policies always in place.
“Through these measures, we’re building a workplace culture that we can all be proud of—one that is healthy, fair, respectful, and inclusive for all our employees,” said Lim. “We continuously listen to feedback and enhance our programs and policies to address the diverse needs of our workforce.”
Tala Philippines is listed under Great Places to Work® in the Financial Services & Insurance industry.
About Tala
Tala is a global financial infrastructure company building the world’s most accessible financial services. Their financial services provide customers with flexible, convenient, online credit to help support the unbanked and underserved population. Tala has given more than 40 million loans totaling more than 6 billion USD to more than 11 million people across three continents. Customers have used Tala products to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Start your journey into financial freedom: https://tala.ph/borrow/.
For questions about legitimate digital lending platforms, visit gotala.co/help or interact through the official Tala app. Tala is operated by Tala Financing Philippines Inc., a licensed financing company with SEC Registration No. CS201710582 and Certificate of Authority No. 1132, and a registered operator of payment system, with OPS Registration No. OPSCOR-2023-0010. Always study the terms and conditions and the disclosure statement before proceeding with any loan transaction. Tala is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, with an email address at flcd_queries@sec.gov.ph.
