The Jollibee Group has been honored with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) with Distinction, the highest recognition from Gallup for outstanding employee engagement and workplace culture. In the same award cycle, the company also received the Gallup Engagement Award for the fifth consecutive year, underscoring its consistent people-first approach.
Notably, Jollibee Group remains the only Philippine-based company to ever receive the GEWA, proving that a Filipino brand can compete globally in building a high-engagement workplace.
"Being recognized by Gallup at this level affirms the kind of workplace we are building—one where our people can grow, thrive, and do their best work every day. It shows that a Filipino company can stand alongside the world's best workplaces," said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Global President and CEO of Jollibee Group.
He added, "As we continue to expand globally, we remain committed to building a culture that enables our teams to find joy in their work, succeed together, and bring joy to more communities."
The GEWA with Distinction is awarded to a select group of organizations for strategic initiatives that strengthen engagement and help employees perform at their best. This milestone reflects Jollibee Group's success in bringing its "Choose Joy!" Employer Value Proposition to life, creating an environment of purpose, growth, and belonging.
"Engagement is something we build intentionally every day through strong leadership, continuous listening, and meaningful programs," said Arsenio Sabado, Global Chief Human Resources Officer. "At the heart of Choose Joy is our commitment to purpose, career growth, and real belonging."
By embedding engagement into its operating model, Jollibee Group demonstrates that joy at work drives performance and commitment. The recognition adds to other global honors, including Forbes' World's Best Employers, TIME's World's Best Companies, and PMAP's Employer of the Year.