Phnom Penh (FN), Oct. 9 – Danone Specialized Nutrition Cambodia, a subsidiary of the number one nutrition company in Europe, has officially earned two separate awards, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024 and HR Asia Most Caring Company Awards at an award ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand recently on 27 September 2024.
The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards attracts applications from fortune 500 companies, as well as multinational corporations and government-linked companies.
The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award recognizes organizations identified by their employees as top employers in Asia. This prestigious award targets companies across Asia, celebrating those with exemplary HR practices, high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures.
Speaking about the award, Danone Specialized Nutrition Cambodia Country Manager Maarten Van Leeuwen said, “We are especially proud of winning the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award because this is a recognition by our internal employees as well as the validation from independent judges. The award acknowledges our clear vision and our commitment to long term investment and development of the people via our people-centric culture.”
Danone Cambodia also won the HR Asia Most Caring Company Award 2024. The award celebrates the best companies to work for in Asia, recognizing those that implement practices and policies promoting employees’ well-being and prioritizing a great workplace culture and environment. The Country Manager, Maarten Van Leeuwen added, “At Danone, we recognise that our people are our most important assets. The well-being of our team and its members is paramount which is why we promote a culture of care and empathy in everything we do – from our premises to our policies and practices. Our best-in-class BeWell program encompass physical well-being, mental wellness and nutrition and our global DanCares program expands health insurance beyond staff to their family members. It is satisfying to know that our efforts and culture are being recognised regionally as well as locally.”
The achievement motivates Danone Cambodia to stay dedicated to creating an environment where every team member can thrive. By continually investing in their well-being, Danone ensures that employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to excel both professionally and personally.
Danone Specialized Nutrition Cambodia currently employs over 100 staff with 64% being women. The company’s employee value preposition (EVP) is built on four pillars – Make an Impact, People-centric Company, Step Out of Your Job Description, and A Great Place to Grow. This EVP empowers employees by encouraging innovation and growth in a collaborative and social workplace.
Earlier this year, Danone Specialized Nutrition Cambodia became the first Cambodia-based FMCG brand to win a B Corp™ certification. By joining more than 2,400 companies in over 50 countries, Danone Specialized Nutrition Cambodia is using its business to contribute positively to society, enhancing the well-being of its employees, the communities where it operates, and the local environment.
In July 2024, Danone Specialized Nutrition Cambodia celebrated its five-year anniversary of contributing to the health and nutrition of the Cambodian nation. Since its launch in 2019, the company has been instrumental in efforts to reduce malnutrition and iron-deficiency anemia among Cambodia’s population.
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