Hong Kong, December 10, 2019 – JTI (Japan Tobacco International) has further cemented its reputation as a company where its people come first by being recognized as a Top Employer in Asia Pacific for the sixth consecutive year. This year JTI has in fact been certified as the number two Top Employer across the region.
Further to the regional accreditation, JTI once again received the national Top Employer certification in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore and Thailand. Building on these successes, the Korean market was also added to this distinguished list for 2020 so that 10 JTI offices and factories across nine countries in the region have been certified. This achievement confirms JTI’s status as an employer of choice where its people are its priority and showcases its commitment to building a business for the long term in Asia Pacific and around the world.
“At JTI, people are valued for who they are and for what they can bring. But it is our role in HR to invest in our people so that they are optimally supported and developed for a rewarding career at JTI”, says Mike Griffiths, JTI’s People & Culture Vice President for Asia Pacific. “Putting our people first is at the heart of what we do. With a spirit and culture where people are empowered to deliver our company vision and values, we believe that everyone counts and has a role to play in our success. In a region where we have grown significantly in recent years, it is crucial that we strive to be the best we can be for our people and continue to nurture our talent at all levels of the organization for future business growth.” […]