Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), renowned for its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, celebrated Pride Month 2024 with a vibrant array of activities under the theme #AtHomeKaDito ("You Belong Here"). This celebration highlighted the company's dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where all employees feel valued and respected, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The festivities kicked off with a general assembly for the HCPH Pride Club, the company's LGBTQIA+ employee resource group launched in 2023. This event brought together over 400 members from across the Philippines to introduce new officers, showcase the club's achievements, and outline plans for the year. A powerful SOGIE Talk by renowned queer artist and advocate Floyd Scott Tiogangco concluded the assembly.
The Pride Club further energized the month with its first-ever Pride Ambassador Search, encouraging employees to showcase their leadership and advocacy. The Pride Make-up Challenge on TikTok added a fun and creative element, promoting greater visibility for the company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I).
The highlight of the month was the inaugural Pride Townhall, featuring a series of insightful talks by prominent LGBTQIA+ advocates. Chris Eugenio (Philippine Financial Inter-industry Pride) discussed pride and workplace inclusion, Ronn Astillas (Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce) explored pride and business, and Ico Johnson (Project Red Ribbon) focused on pride and HIV/AIDS advocacy. The townhall also hosted the grand finals of the Pride Ambassador search, culminating in dazzling drag performances by Corazon Filipinas (RuPaul's Drag Race Philippines Season 1) and her drag daughters, Kitty and Curvidilol.
Marching for Equality and Recognition:
HCPH's commitment to LGBTQIA+ rights extended beyond internal celebrations. The company participated in the annual #LoveLaban Pride Festival at the Quezon City Memorial Circle, with over 100 employees joining the vibrant march of over 200,000 individuals advocating for recognition and equal rights.
HCPH's dedication to fostering a truly inclusive workplace is evident in its company tagline, "No Small Roles, Everyone is Important." This philosophy guides the company's efforts to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable being their authentic selves.
Key initiatives include:
- Inclusive Policies: HCPH offers inclusive policies such as the inclusion of same-sex partners as dependents in medical benefits plans, gender-neutral restrooms, and wellness leave.
- Strategic Partnerships: HCPH has forged partnerships with organizations like the Philippine Financial Inter-industry Pride, Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) to ensure the implementation of best practices in DE&I.
- Gender Equality Assessment: HCPH completed the Gender Equality Assessment, Results and Strategies assessment in 2023, providing valuable insights for developing a comprehensive Workplace Gender Equality strategy.
While proud of its achievements, HCPH recognizes that there is always room for improvement. The company remains committed to championing diversity, equality, and inclusion, nurturing diverse talents, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
For the latest updates and information, visit the official website at www.homecredit.ph. You can also follow the company's official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are encouraged to download the My Home Credit App on Google Play to learn about the latest promotions and explore Shoppingmall.ph.
Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
