Globe has taken another step towards fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its workplace by partnering with Project Inclusion Network (PIN) and the Philippine Business and Disability Network (PBDN).
The collaboration showcases Globe’s steadfast dedication to embedding DEI across its policies, programs, and culture, creating an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered while offering opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to thrive.
The signing ceremony at The Globe Tower (TGT) brought together key representatives, including Renato Jiao, Globe’s Chief Human Resource Officer, and Grant Javier, Project Inclusion Network (PIN) CEO and Philippine Business and Disability Network (PBDN) lead convener.
“Our partnership with Project Inclusion Network and the Philippine Business and Disability Network reflects our dedication to building a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone has an opportunity to thrive. It’s also an opportunity for Globe to further enhance our facilities and align our personnel more deeply with the needs of PWDs. By working together, we aim to create meaningful pathways for persons with disabilities to contribute and succeed within Globe,” said Jiao.
Under the partnership, PIN will assist Globe in enhancing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities through skill-and-job matching processes. Qualified candidates will be connected to relevant roles within Globe and other member companies.
At the same time, PIN will provide disability sensitivity training and facilitate learning sessions to enhance Globe’s DEI initiatives further. Collaborative efforts will also include joint research projects and contributions to disability literature through surveys and data collection activities.
Making Globe products more inclusive
Denise Haak, Assistant Vice President and Head of Product Design at Globe, shared how the company plans to embed inclusivity in its products and services, including the GlobeOne app.
“We are making changes to the products that customers, both external and internal – our employees – will be using. We will ensure to test our products not only with everyday Filipinos but also with the everywhere Filipinos so that their needs are included in our products,” Haak said.
For one, Globe ensures that color contrasts in its designs can be perceived by people with color blindness and poor vision. The company is also incorporating haptic feedback for those who find it difficult to read due to poor vision or has dyslexia. Globe is also planning to improve accessibility for those with dyslexia or poor literacy skills, and use closed captioning for all video materials.
Globe employees also expressed their commitment to making the workplace more inclusive.
“To have genuine care and be empathetic to all, we include our differently-abled community in the research and test of our products to consider their special needs,” said Catherine Hair, Human Factors Manager at Globe.
“At the center of co-creating experiences with employees is inclusive employee listening. We commit to ensuring that every study, FGD, survey, prototyping workshop, pilot run and program launch is inclusive. This enables proper representation in every step of the employee experience design loop,” said Mark, Senior Manager for Employee Experience at Globe.
Globe remains committed to creating an inclusive workplace that benefits employees, the organization, and society as a whole. The partnership with PIN and PBDN reflects its belief that deliberate action on DEI drives progress, innovation, and a culture where everyone thrives.
Opportunities to explore inclusive career options at Globe are available on its career site and LinkedIn page, while internal platforms such as ICON and WP provide additional details for employees.
To learn more about Globe, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/.
