JTI Philippines tops employer rankings for workplace excellence

Insider Spotlight

• JTI Philippines ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Top Employer list by the Top Employers Institute.
• The recognition marks the company’s fifth straight year on the national list.
• JTI earned perfect scores in multiple HR categories including strategy, learning, and ethics.
• Progressive benefits such as 20-week paid family leave highlight its employee-first policies.

JTI Philippines has been named the top employer in the Philippines for 2026, reinforcing the company’s reputation for strong workplace culture and progressive people policies.

The recognition was awarded by the Top Employers Institute, a global authority that evaluates companies’ human resources programs and workplace standards.

Why it matters

Top Employer certification is based on a rigorous audit of HR practices, measuring how organizations support employees across areas such as strategy, work environment, and learning development.

JTI Philippines achieved 100 percent ratings in nearly every category, including Business Strategy, People Strategy, Work Environment, Onboarding, Learning, Purpose and Values, and Ethics and Integrity.  

“This is JTI Philippines’ fifth consecutive year to be part of the Top Employers list. Now that we are named No. 1 Top Employer, we have demonstrated that we continue to improve our work environment and that we truly champion our employees’ wellbeing and development,” said Ari Wisnubroto, people and culture director of JTI Philippines.

Zoom in

Among the company’s most recognized policies is its inclusive family leave program, which offers 20 weeks of fully paid leave for new parents regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or how they become parents.

JTI also promotes flexible work arrangements, career development opportunities, and diversity initiatives designed to create a more inclusive workplace.

“Aside from this, our flexible work setup, opportunities for learning and development, and focus on diversity, equality and inclusion reflect how we value the contributions of our greatest resource: our people,” said Wisnubroto.

The bigger picture

Globally, JTI continues to maintain strong workplace credentials. The company was recognized as a Global Top Employer for the 12th consecutive year and received Top Employer certifications in 50 countries.

JTI Philippines is one of 14 markets where the company earned the No. 1 ranking, underscoring the subsidiary’s strong performance in people and culture initiatives.

The bottom line

With close to 5,500 employees in the Philippines, JTI is strengthening its workforce strategy while expanding its tobacco and reduced-risk product portfolio, positioning its workplace culture as a key driver of long-term growth.

— Edited by Daxim L. Lucas