LinkedIn releases the Philippine edition of its Top Companies ranking for 2022
LinkedIn has recently released its annual list of top companies in the Philippines that offer stability in the ever-changing world of work.
This year's list was put together based on LinkedIn's unique data across seven pillars that pose relative importance when it comes to career progression: ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity and spread of educational backgrounds. LinkedIn aims for the list to become a resource for job seekers and career builders to identify companies that invest in their employees, explore open jobs, enhance their skills and more.
The five companies that occupied the top of LinkedIn's Philippines Top Companies for 2022 are:
1. Smart Communications (Telecommunications)
Smart Communications launched the "Mind Your Health" program to support employees' mental health during the pandemic. Provided online, employees can learn from clinical experts and mental health advocates about various mental health issues that range from dealing with mental illnesses to mental health advocacy campaigns.
Most common skills: Privacy Issues, Organizational Culture, Telecommunications
Most common job titles: Financial Analyst, Project Engineer, Network Engineer
2. Accenture (Information Technology and Services)
In January, Accenture rolled out an array of personalized equipment to assist their employees with vision, hearing, speech or mobility impairment. The company provides headsets, talk-to-text keyboards, and glasses to provide a barrier-free work environment for the employees. It also strengthened its Near-Hire Training program to help non-college job applicants who have the potential to meet the entry-level requirements.
Most common skills: Functional Testing, Microsoft Azure, Test Automation
Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Application Developer
3. Shell (Oil & Energy)
Pilipinas Shell, a subsidiary of Shell in the Philippines, adopted the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations in January to disclose the climate-related risks and opportunities that are most pertinent to their business activities.
Most common skills: SAP ERP, Stakeholder Management
Most common job titles: Human Resources Advisor, Customer Operations Specialist, Financial Analyst
4. Metrobank (Banking)
Metrobank supported employees' well-being during the pandemic by partnering with ActiveOne Health. They developed employee wellness programs, including a work-from-home policy and employee training to maintain health and safety. The company also offers programs to support their employees' emotional and mental well-being.
Most common skills: Banking, Retail Banking, Loans
Most common job titles: Customer Service Representative, Programming Analyst, Relationship Manager
5. Emerson (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing)
As mentioned in Emerson's most recent ESG report, the company has set building a diverse organization and workplace as a top priority. The company has set the goal to double the representation of women globally and U.S. minorities at the leadership level by 2030. The ambitious plan is steadily producing results, including an award from Great Place To Work Philippines. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation also named it one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
Most common skills: Oracle Applications, Order Management, Microsoft Power Apps
Most common job titles: Technical Support Engineer, Collections Specialist, Software EngineerA
The remaining companies that complete the list are:
6. BDO Unibank (Financial Services)
7. Manila Water (Utilities)
8. Nestle (Food & Beverages)
9. WPP (Marketing and Advertising)
10. Philippine General Hospital (Hospital & Health Care)
11. Insular Life Assurance Company Ltd. (Insurance)
12. Robinsons Bank Corporation (Banking)
13. San Miguel Corporation (Food & Beverages)
14. DCX Technology (Information Technology and Services)
15. Cognizant (Information Technology and Services)
This latest list of top companies is LinkedIn’s second annual ranking in the Philippines.
