MindNation is running a series of articles about how the finalists for the Workbean Employer Brand Awards are building exemplary work cultures and making health and wellbeing a true organizational priority.
Winners will be announced on March 2, 2023.
MindNation is the official judging partner for the Workplace Health Advocate Award.
Asticom Group of Companies is a Philippine-based shared services company that provides staffing and tech solutions that empower businesses towards meaningful growth.
MindNation: In what ways is the company’s leadership team prioritizing mental health, and how is it incorporated into the overall business strategy?
Asticom Group Of Companies: The leadership and management of the Asticom Group of Companies give importance to the mental health and holistic wellbeing of its people through various professional development and wellbeing programs.
With Asti SPACE (Asticom Shared Platform of Accessible Courses for Employees), employees are able to engage in various learning and development courses ranging in both technical and people skills. In line with this, Asticom also supports the career development of its employees by encouraging them to pursue opportunities in other positions within the organization. This is done on multiple levels, inter-division as well as inter-company. Some key leaders have been rotated to as many as 3 companies.
Asticom also taps mental health professionals, registered psychologists, and psychometricians to conduct seminars that talk about recognizing emotions, communicating them, as well as having a growth mindset. Through these, Asticom is able to help its people become resilient, productive, and impactful.
More than those initiatives, Asticom Group of Companies, together with all of its subsidiaries, takes a firm stance against discrimination. Asticom does not tolerate any discriminatory acts, be it physical, verbal, or any form of harassment or sexual assault. Declared in Asticom’s Code of Discipline, the Professional Conduct section, are provisions highlighting the proper behavior our people should have towards their fellow employees.
Asticom also prides itself as a company that continuously pushes for diversion and inclusion in the workplace. As a people-focused business and organization, they welcome people of different gender, ethnicity, age, disabilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds.
Asticom also taps mental health professionals, registered psychologists, and psychometricians to conduct seminars that talk about recognizing emotions, communicating them, as well as having a growth mindset. Through these, Asticom is able to help its people become resilient, productive, and impactful.
All these efforts are cognizant of their purpose and aim of improving people’s lives.
MindNation: How does Asticom promote a culture of open communication and support for employees experiencing mental health issues?
Asticom Group Of Companies: Asticom Group of Companies promotes open communication by giving importance to the “voice of the employees”. Through quarterly pulse surveys, employees can voice out their concerns, thoughts, and point-of-views. It also surfaces the different motivators and levels of employee satisfaction.
To support that, the AGC management also hears from the employees through quarterly town halls and open forums. Feedback and data are gathered and used in action planning as well as in the improvement of various programs.
Asticom also made efforts to improve the quality of conversations even when done virtually and offline. They do this by communicating with honesty and transparency, being direct with one’s feedback, offering solutions, and promoting understanding among each individual.
Finally, the challenges of changing work styles made it necessary to refocus on one’s well-being and mental health. With a hybrid work set-up, regular check-ins made it possible to build authentic and strong connections among the people of Asticom. This created opportunities for them to interact with one another on a personal level.
All these efforts boil down to having empathy and knowing where someone is coming from.
MindNation is committed to supporting companies in creating a workplace culture that prioritizes the mental and emotional well-being of their employees. With the help of our team of experienced mental health professionals, we can guide you in building a culture of empathy, inclusivity, and mutual support that can help you create a workplace culture that is not only healthy but also fulfilling and meaningful. To know more, email [email protected].
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