Tala earns Great Place to Work certification in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — 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.

“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 and Insurance industry.

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