WINNING | Maya puts people development at heart of growth

Insider Spotlight

• Maya strengthens workforce development through leadership training, career advancement and employee engagement
• The fintech leader earns three distinctions at the 2026 HR Asia Awards, including its first People Transformation recognition
• Employee well-being, continuous learning and technology-enabled skills development remain central to its people strategy
  
  
  

Philippine fintech leader Maya is strengthening its investment in employee development, leadership training and workplace engagement as it builds a workforce capable of supporting its expanding digital financial services ecosystem.

The people-focused strategy has earned Maya three distinctions at the 2026 HR Asia Awards, including its second consecutive recognition as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia.

Why it matters

As financial services become increasingly technology-driven, companies face growing pressure to develop talent, retain skilled professionals and create workplaces that support continuous learning and career advancement.

Maya also retained its Tech Empowerment recognition for the second straight year while securing the People Transformation award for the first time.

Driving transformation

Maya's workforce initiatives combine structured career and leadership programs with hands-on learning opportunities and training in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

These programs are designed to help employees across business functions develop new capabilities, pursue career opportunities and take on greater responsibilities.

The company also uses employee feedback to improve workplace programs, complemented by initiatives supporting well-being, recognition and engagement, according to a company release.

What they're saying

“Being recognized again is meaningful because building a good workplace takes continuous effort,” said Charee Lanza, Maya Group chief people officer.

“We want our people to have opportunities to develop their careers, learn new skills and take on new challenges as Maya continues to grow. These awards reflect the work of our teams in making that happen.”

By the numbers

Organized by Business Media International, the HR Asia Awards recognizes organizations for workplace practices, employee engagement and people development.

In the Philippines, 44 companies were selected for the Best Companies to Work for in Asia distinction from 160 surveyed organizations.

The bigger picture

Maya operates an integrated financial services platform spanning payments, digital banking, credit and business solutions.

Its continued emphasis on employee capabilities reflects the importance of aligning workforce development with business growth.

What's next

Maya's focus on career development, employee engagement and technology-enabled learning reinforces its commitment to building a workplace that can evolve alongside the country's digital financial services industry. — Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma