Marco Polo, Bikes for the Philippines partner for employee empowerment
THE road to progress is often described as one laden with challenges and adversity, yet reaching one’s target destination is a reward worth seeing through. Such is the commitment of Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila, which continues to champion health and safety in all aspects of its operations while weathering the tests brought about by the global pandemic.
Aside from focusing on strengthening the hotel’s business during these extraordinary times, the leadership team at the Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila sought to initiate an associate program to engage, motivate, and support its employees. Towards the end of 2020, it found a dedicated partner in Bikes for the Philippines Foundation.
Through the “Will for Wheels” Program, a select group of hotel associates were awarded used bicycles through Bikes for the Philippines Foundation. These employees were assessed based on their need for transportation support vis-à-vis their operational responsibilities in the hotel.
According to Colin Healy, General Manager of the Marco Polo, the bicycles serve more than just their face-value purposes for the employees.
“Like many of us around the world, our associates continue to face and endure the different twists and turns as part of the global health crisis. More than helping them get to and from their homes safely, we see these bicycles as tools of empowerment,” said Mr. Healy. “We hope to promote responsible riding and road safety among our associates, especially with our home city (Pasig) embracing more initiatives to look after people and the planet,” Healy added.
For his part, Bikes for the Philippines Foundation program director Joel Uichico encouraged more Filipinos to not only take to the streets responsibly on bicycles, but also to continue finding ways to develop our community’s spirit. “The humble bicycle is merely an instrument for our people to move forward. We hope that our partnership with the Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila inspires more Filipinos to realize even more possibilities for the country,” Mr. Uichico said.
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