Cemex SAB de CV : is recognized as employer of the year in the Philippines
October 27, 2014 at 12:42 pm EDT
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Date published: October 24, 2014
CEMEX recently won the top recognition by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) for human resource excellence at its APO Cement Plant in the Philippines. PMAP's prestigious Employer of the Year Award annually recognizes outstanding achievers whose leadership, dynamism, and professionalism measure up to the high standards of PMAP.
At CEMEX we value our people because they are our competitive advantage: we know that by hiring only the best we ensure that our team's health, safety and professional growth are top priorities. "As we continue to grow as a building solutions provider, we also grow with our people. Our employees are the organization's enablers, leaders, and future makers. This Award is dedicated to the men and women of our APO Cement plant who uphold the company's culture of excellence," said Pedro Palomino, President of CEMEX in the Philippines.
Founded 56 years ago with more than 1,800 member companies and executives engaged or interested in human resource management, PMAP is the premier organization of human resource professionals and managers in the Philippines. After almost five months of deliberation, screening, site visits, and judging administered by PMAP committees and a board of judges, CEMEX was named the 2014 Employer of the Year for its transformation story, clarity of direction, strong corporate responsibility efforts, and impact on its community.
During the 38th PMAP Awards Night, CEMEX was lauded for its exemplary performance as an organization with a dynamic people management approach known as CEMEX Cares. CEMEX Cares is an umbrella program that embodies a comprehensive offering on HR programs and services aimed to increase employee engagement and achieve an ever more vibrant and progressive corporate culture.
"We keep innovating our HR programs, always trying to enhance the employee experience. More than just being an employer, we strive to create a family employee experience," said Maria Virginia, Vice President of Human Resources of CEMEX in the Philippines.
CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities in more than 50 countries. CEMEX has a rich history of improving the well-being of those it serves through innovative building solutions, efficiency advancements, and efforts to promote a sustainable future.
Cemex SAB de CV is a Mexico-based operating and holding company primarily engaged, directly or indirectly, through subsidiaries, in the production, distribution, marketing and sale of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, clinker and other globally provided construction materials. The construction-related services supply customers and communities in over 50 countries throughout the world. The Company operates in various locations, including Mexico, the United States, Europe, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The cement production facilities are located in Mexico, the United States, Spain, Egypt, Germany, Colombia, the Philippines, Poland, the Dominican Republic, the United Kingdom, Panama, Puerto Rico, Thailand and Nicaragua. The Company is a supplier of aggregates, primarily the crushed stone, sand and gravel, used in various forms of construction.