SM NAMED AMONG WORLD’S BEST EMPLOYERS IN 2022 BY FORBES

SM Investments Corp. announced that it has been recognized among Forbes World’s Best Employers in partnership with market research company Statista.

Forbes and Statista selected the World’s Best Employers 2022 based on independent surveys of roughly 150,000 employees in more than 55 countries around the world. The participants were asked to rate employers according to various topics such as image, trust, gender equality, corporate social responsibility, CULTURE AND BENEfiTS.

SM won the award along with some of the major tech giants, including South Korea’s Samsung, and American multinational tech fiRMS MICROSOFT AND IBM. It was cited for its various initiatives in making sure that its employees and their families were safe during the pandemic.

The company embarked on a full vaccination campaign, while monitoring for surges of new variants and acting swiftLY TO PROVIDE flEXIBLE work arrangements for its teams.SM kept its workplaces safe by following strict health protocols.

It was also recognized for being an equal opportunity provider with 63 percent of women in its workforce and 58 percent in senior leadership roles. The company also maintains a mix of people from diverse backgrounds, generations and skill sets to mirror the diverse customers and communities it serves.

“We thank Forbes for this citation. This reflects our commitment to make SM the best workplace for our dedicated and hard-working people. We also recognize our employees in helping us achieve our mission and vision, and sharing our strong values,” said Frederic DyBuncio, SM president and chief executive officer.