Manulife Vietnam recognised for diversity, equity, and inclusion at HR Asia Awards

Celebrating companies from across the region, the awards from HR Asia spotlight organisations with best-in-class HR practices, high levels of employee engagement, and market-leading workplace cultures.

Over 46,270 employees from a total of 622 companies across Vietnam were surveyed as part of the event, with just 120 companies taking home the prestigious title.

This year’s accolade demonstrates confidence in Manulife Vietnam’s emphasis on growing a culture of learning and development, recognition, care, and progress.

“At Manulife Vietnam, we’re focusing on building a better business to better the community. For us that means empowering health and wellbeing, driving inclusive opportunities, and accelerating a sustainable future for all. As we look to inspire change from the inside out, this award underscores the important role our employees and culture play in helping us make a meaningful difference in the community,” said Sang Lee, CEO at Manulife Vietnam.

Sang Lee (left), Manulife Vietnam CEO, received the trophy at the awards ceremony

The awards were also a chance to highlight the importance of addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in an evolving post-pandemic workforce.

Manulife Vietnam and other winners at the event were celebrated for their efforts and leadership in creating a workplace culture that champions change and addresses the diverse needs of its employees.

“As a business focused on continuous learning, we have learnt a lot from the pandemic – including the importance of embracing change and new opportunities. We are proud of the progress we have made as we continue to foster a working environment where all our employees can feel accepted, valued, and included. More importantly, Manulife Vietnam values a workforce that truly reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we operate,” added Lee.

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As the first foreign-owned life insurer in the market and as part of a leading Canadian-based financial services provider, Manulife Vietnam is a leading employer in the local insurance industry with over 1,200 employees and more than 1.5 million customers.