Eastern Communications celebrates its most loyal employees through the “Araw ng Parangal” longevity awards, honoring those who have dedicated their service from five to over thirty years.
Eastern Communications proudly announces its 2024 Great Place To Work® Certification™, a prestigious accolade based on employee feedback. An impressive 92% of Eastern’s employees affirmed that they feel welcomed upon joining the company.
Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, bases this certification on real-time employee feedback about their company culture and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation. Earning this recognition establishes Eastern Communications as a leading workplace in the Philippines.
“Great Place To Work Certification™ is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Eastern Communications stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
“At Eastern, we make sure we build a transformational community, one that cultivates our employees’ growth while celebrating each employee’s unique talents and skills. Our culture thrives on the strong connections between our team members, and earning the Great Place To Work Certification™ affirms all our combined efforts. This recognition belongs to our incredible Ka-Eastern family—whose dedication, passion, and relentless hard work truly make us a great place to work,” said AC Cometa, Eastern Communications’ Human Resources Head.
Ka-Eastern: Employees at the Heart of Eastern Communications
Eastern Communications, a pioneering Philippine telecommunications company, bridges high-tech with high-touch, emphasizing human connections. This 145-year-old telco champions a people-centric approach, deeply valuing its employees, known as “Ka-Eastern.”
The company’s Heart of Service value encourages employees to go beyond their tasks, fostering meaningful interactions with customers and stakeholders.
Eastern’s dedicated Learning & Engagement team alongside an internal core committee organizes various activities that focus on generating camaraderie, supporting a healthy lifestyle, and increasing employee satisfaction. These activities, such as fun runs, online games, community engagements, and celebrations, are done both virtually and in person. Through its Longevity Awards, the company also recognizes employees who have dedicated many years of service to Eastern.
Eastern Communications invests in the growth of its people through regular skills training sessions. By providing valuable learning tools and opportunities to enhance their skill sets, the company boosts productivity, empowers its team, and ensures everyone feels valued and appreciated.
Empowering its people also earned Eastern Communications recognition at the 2024 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards, where the company won two Bronze Stevies for thought leadership and infrastructure initiatives.
[From L to R] Eastern Communications’ VP & Head of Product & Innovation Edsel Paglinawan, DSCN Consultant Albert Tuason, and AVP & Head of Network Planning, Engineering and Implementation (NPEI) Delfin Lopez at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
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According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified workplace. Employees at these workplaces are also significantly more satisfied, fairly compensated, and likely to advance.
Are you looking to advance your career at a company that prioritizes its people? Visit our careers page at Eastern Communications Careers.
About Eastern Communications
Eastern Communications, the Philippines’ premier telecommunications company and ICT solutions provider, has been delivering reliable connectivity and advanced business tools for 145 years. The company offers custom solutions, including Connectivity, Network, Security, Cloud and Data Center Solutions, and Business Applications. Recognized for its customer-centric approach, Eastern Communications has received accolades such as the Inspiring Workplaces in Asia at the ACES Awards, 2023 Asian Experience Awards, and the B2B Client Initiative category at the Asian Telecom Awards. For more information, contact 5300-7000 or visit Eastern Communications.
About Great Place To Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the definitive recognition for companies based on employee-reported workplace experience, marking the global benchmark for outstanding employee experience. Each year, over 10,000 companies across 60 countries strive for this certification.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® leverages 30 years of research to help organizations create exceptional workplaces. Their platform and For All™ Model assess employee experiences, with top companies earning Great Place To Work Certification™ or a spot on the Best Workplaces™ List.
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Eastern Communications
Hannah Lazatin
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