Trust and human connection define Philippine’s Best Workplaces in 2025
Organizations that strengthen human connections while embracing technological advancement and change are setting the standard for workplace excellence, announced Antoniette Mendoza-Talosig, Managing Partner at Great Place To Work® Philippines, during the recent Best Workplaces awards ceremony.
The event recognized 50 organizations that have successfully balanced innovation and healthy workplace cultures.
“Three major forces are changing our workplaces faster than ever: technological advancements and AI integration, Gen Z employees redefining work expectations, and economic challenges impacting job security,” said Mendoza-Talosig.
“Our data shows that amid this change overdrive, while more employees feel equipped with necessary tools to be productive, the quality of human relationships at the workplace is weakening.”
Recent studies by Great Place To Work® Philippines with over 750,000 Philippines based employees represented in the Trust Survey found that fewer employees report having a positive experience at work, with Trust Index scores generally trending downward in many organizations.
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The percentage of employees who consider their workplace a psychologically and emotionally healthy space has decreased from 82% in 2023 to 78% in 2025. In addition to this, workplace engagement has also declined to 83% from 87% in 2023.
“While providing resources and equipment is essential, today’s professionals also need environments where they can speak openly and find meaning in their work, along with clarity of expectations from leaders across organizations. These remain paramount to the success of the company as a whole,” explained Mendoza-Talosig.
The awards ceremony honored standout organizations across three categories based on workforce size. Synchrony Global Services Philippines, Inc., [24]7.ai Philippines, and Accenture led the large company category, while DHL Express, Hilton, and Cisco secured top spots in the medium category. Kollab topped the small company category for the second consecutive year, with EXCA Education Migration and Visa Services and I’M Hotel also receiving recognition.
What sets this year’s Best Workplaces apart is their ability to foster environments where change is embraced collectively by employees at all levels. 93% of employees in these organizations report adapting quickly to change, and 96% say they look forward to work and go the extra mile.
“The Best Workplaces remind us that change doesn’t just happen through programs and policies—it happens in people,” noted Mendoza-Talosig in her closing remarks.
As workplaces continue to evolve, these organizations demonstrate that maintaining human connection remains the foundation for sustainable success in an era of unprecedented change.
