Masan High-Tech Materials certified as Great Place to Work in 2023

This recognition highlights the company's integral human resources development strategy and serves as a testament to the significance of investing in people and creating an inclusive and fair work environment in which everyone can thrive.

Masan High-Tech Materials (MHT) – the owner of the Nui Phao mine in the northern province of Thai Nguyen – is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-tech materials with over 2,200 employees working in Vietnam and across its production facilities globally (Germany, Canada, and China).

MHT's state-of-the-art mineral processing plant at the Nui Phao mine

As a Vietnamese company with a global presence, Masan High-Tech Materials aspires to make substantial investments in its human capital and pursues a people-first strategy.

The company not only ensures transparent and attractive employee rewards and recognition but also fosters an environment where everyone is inspired to be creative, make contributions, and reach their full potential.

According to the Great Place to Work survey results, 90 per cent of employees consider Masan High-Tech Materials a trustworthy workplace and 92 per cent express a desire to make a long-term commitment to the company, feeling proud to share about it with others.

96 per cent of surveyed employees reported satisfaction and a sense of belonging when joining the company. Furthermore, 91 per cent expressed confidence in the transparent and inspiring leadership of the management team.

Masan High-Tech Materials could not have garnered such wonderful survey results without the management’s vision and people-focused strategy.

The multicultural working environment at MHT

Throughout the year, the company conducts regular dialogues with its workforce to publicly share its business results, enabling employees to understand the company's financial performance and to update themselves on the business' policies and development plans.

As a result, 91 per cent of employees expressed confidence in the leadership’s openness and clear growth strategy. They also acknowledged fair treatment and respect in the workplace.

Last year, the company organised hundreds of training sessions, totalling over 46,000 hours and attracting 24,250 participants.

Along with professional skills, these training sessions focused on developing soft skills, enhancing job efficiency, and improving the communication and collaboration abilities of employees.

The company also provides clear career paths for competent employees who continuously strive to contribute to the company's growth.

International friends visit MHT

Beyond career development and job performance, MHT management encourages and supports employees to balance their work and home lives.

Understanding the employees' desires outside the workplace, the company offers flexible work schedules, comprehensive healthcare programmes, regular outings, and activities such as yoga and running. Competitive compensation packages are also ensured.

With an unwavering commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, Masan High-Tech Materials focuses not only on business growth but also on the development of a prosperous community.

The company contributes $42.2 million to the state budget, $1 million to Thai Nguyen province for socioeconomic development and cultural activities, and employs thousands of local personnel.

Over the past decade, the company has spent around $168,800 on educational support, benefiting more than 2,500 students.

Additionally, by promoting sustainable practices and technological initiatives that minimise its environmental impacts, MHT has demonstrated that commercial activities can coexist with social responsibility and sustainable development, a fact acknowledged by 93 per cent of the surveyed employees.

Craig Bradshaw, CEO of Masan High-Tech Materials said, “We firmly believe that a great workplace is defined not just by financial success, but also from creating an environment where everyone is respected and encouraged to grow.”

“The Great Place to Work certification is more than just recognition. It motivates Masan High-Tech Materials to keep nurturing a fair, transparent, and happy working environment,” he added.

Great Place to Work is a global organisation focusing on workplace culture, with over 30 years of experience in data research and business culture certification.

Its surveys and the Trust Model make it easy to rate the employee experience and uncover actionable insights. This enables businesses to be recognised for their great company culture and gain the opportunity to be featured among the Best Places to Work in the region and around the world.

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