Manila, Philippines – During these trying times, it’s important to know you have the support of your loved ones and friends. That’s why knowing that you can be who you are and still count on the support of the people in your life is not only comforting. It can give you the strength and courage to get through anything.
The same applies to our 2nd home – our workplace. Even without the physical environment of an office, feeling supported and welcomed for your talents and skills is an asset of a workplace.
“We value diversity and inclusion at our workplace,” shares Shiela Pangilinan, HR Business Lead of snack maker Mondelez Philippines. “We are committed to sustaining a workplace where differences are valued and where everyone can be themselves. In fact, one of our company values is to ‘Do What’s Right.’ This is a commitment to respect and value differences as success enablers.”
Pangilinan adds, “We believe passionately in a culture where everyone is treated with integrity and respect. When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we have three clear goals we hold ourselves accountable for: Empowering women to lead, offering an inclusive bias-free workplace, and building an active and purposeful diversity and inclusion community. We tell our colleagues, Make it Uniquely Yours at Mondelez Philippines. Be yourself, dare to be different, and Speak up!”
Inclusive Company Policies to Help You, Do You
More than a philosophy or belief, making the work experience at Mondelez Philippines unique are its policies and work culture, which promotes diversity and inclusion. Currently, people of the Company who do not need to be physically present in the office continue to work from home.
Similarly, the Company has expanded its Health Maintenance Organizations benefits. This entitles health coverage not only for married couples but also for domestic partners of all genders. Most recently the Company has begun to cover the cost of consultations and treatment for mental health conditions as well as a wider range of illnesses.
Lastly, allowed time off work has been expanded based on the roles you play in your household, not your gender. Leaves for Primary and Secondary caregivers are regardless of gender, and regardless of the birth method. Single parents are also afforded an additional 15 days of paid leaves to ensure they can be present at home and attend to their responsibilities.
“I have always felt welcome at Mondelez Philippines and accepted for who I am and who I want to be,” shares Karl Sandoval, an HR Manager, and the Company’s own LGBTQIA advocate. “In fact, gender has never played a role in our workplace. But Mondelez Philippines’ manufacturing team has welcomed me very warmly.
Our policies also make our jobs and our home commitments much easier to manage. Because the Company trusts us to do our best, we show our appreciation by being the best version of ourselves. By making the experience of working at the Company uniquely our own.
About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2019 net revenues of approximately $26 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita, and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.
About Mondelez Philippines
Mondelez Philippines Inc. has been providing consumers with delicious snack products for the past 57 years – since 1963. Its product portfolio includes Tang powdered beverages, Eden cheese, mayonnaise, and sandwich spread, Cheez Whiz spread, Oreo cookies, Tiger energy biscuits, belVita breakfast biscuits, as well as Toblerone and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolates. The company employs about 450 people in the Philippines, with a manufacturing facility in Parañaque City. Visit https://ph.mondelezinternational.com/home.
