Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Home Credit joins business coalitions for gender equality to drive greater diversity, inclusion

[L-R] HCPH Head of PR Ken Lerona, PLCC Project Manager Ezra Nacianceno, Chairperson Raymond Astillas, HCPH CPO Alpha Omega Aquino, HC Group CPO Renata Mrazova, PBCWE Executive Director Julia Abad, Partnerships Manager Ana Bobadilla, Marketing Manager Jelo Reyes, HCPH People Partner Nina Patricia Dacanay

Home Credit Philippines, the country’s leading consumer finance company, has recently joined the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) and the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce (PLCC) to further cement its commitment to achieving gender equality and inclusion in the workplace.

A signing ceremony which was held at Ore Central in BGC, Taguig City, was attended by Home Credit International Chief People Officer Renata Mrazova, Home Credit Philippines’ Chief People Officer Alpha Omega Aquino, Head of Public Relations Ken Lerona, PBCWE Executive Director Julia Abad, PLCC Chairperson Raymond Astillas, and other representatives from the organizations.

“We at Home Credit celebrate all facets of diversity. Our global commitment to promoting equality and inclusion among our employees is present in all markets where Home Credit is operating. We found beauty by being represented by a diverse roster of talents and recognizing each individual regardless of their nationality, origin, orientation, identity, etc. We want to make Home Credit a safe place -- a home that embraces diversity and inclusion for our employees,” shares Home Credit International CPO Renata Mrazova.

This partnership of Home Credit Philippines with PBCWE and PLCC will help the company engage in policy reform work for gender equality and explore initiatives that will promote diversity, respect, fairness, empowerment, and equality in the workplace. Both organizations are also set to put structure to the DEI efforts of Home Credit Philippines and create diverse and systematic initiatives for its employees. 

“We are happy to join PBCWE and PLCC in sealing our promise to gender equality and inclusion at Home Credit Philippines. We take pride in this milestone as this signifies our commitment to creating programs that give our employees equal rights and opportunities in the workplace. We are confident that through this partnership, we will create a safer and healthier environment for all our employees in the company,” shares Home Credit Philippines’ CPO Alpha Omega Aquino.

As part of the process, Home Credit Philippines will undergo the Gender Equality Assessment, Results, and Strategies (GEARS), an assessment tool that will analyze and understand the current state of Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) within the company. GEARS will provide Philippine-specific data to form a baseline of information used to create policies, guidelines, and projects and make decisions to promote more diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Home Credit Philippines’ top management and leaders will also attend a high-level executive course about Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE). This training will show the leaders how they play a vital role in championing equality within the company and inculcate gender awareness and sensitivity from top to bottom of the organization.

Before the company joined the coalitions, Home Credit Philippines had already implemented projects and participated in events such as Pride Month and International Women’s Month to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Its commitment to equality is also reflected in its talents with a gender ratio of 50/50, and people management, where women occupy key positions in the company. 

Home Credit Philippines goes beyond just gender, nationality, culture, and background. The company is committed to building an inclusive community that provides equal opportunities to every individual in the workplace.

To stay updated on the latest news and announcements about Home Credit, you may visit their official website www.homecredit.ph

You may also follow the brand on its official Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts. Interested customers may check the newest details and promos through the Home Credit App.

About Home Credit

Home Credit Philippines (“HCPH”) is a consumer finance provider that promotes the principles of financial inclusion and safe lending, providing world-class financing services to qualified customers, often first-time borrowers. Home Credit arrived in the Philippines back in 2013 and within 8 years, has helped more than 8 million customers buy the things they need through fast, convenient and affordable financing in thousands of stores around the country. In 2019, HCPH was also granted the license to operate as a credit card issuer by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), making it the first and only non-bank institution in the country to issue credit cards. HCPH continues to expand its digital and online presence, and now has over 8 million users of its My Home Credit App. HCPH is part of the Home Credit Group, an international consumer finance provider. More information on HCPH is available at www.homecredit.ph.  

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