Achieving success with a global mindset in the workplace

by Elton Gagni / July 19, 2021

Disruption — this is what the world experienced because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. While it remains a threat to everyone, mankind has proven that it is not only resilient, but is also capable of adapting and this time, with the help of technology.

Among those that have been disrupted is the way we work. From traditional offices, work from home and flexible work arrangements have been implemented in workplaces across the globe as a means of maintaining productivity. One of those companies is Mondelez Philippines, but it is taking a step further by investing in its employees’ capabilities and shifting ways of working to have an agile mindset even at home.

“We’re experimenting with new ideas and enabling a digital and flexible workplace to increase collaboration and efficiency,” shared Aileen Aumentado, Mondelez Philippines’ People Lead. “This means being able to work wherever you are, performing in-demand roles for the country, or even reporting to teams in other parts of the world. To date 49% of our Philippines workforce perform regional and even global roles.” 

Whether it is performing well at your current position or moving up the global ranks, Aumentado identified the following tips to help develop a global mindset:

Make it possible. We believe that when you do more and learn more, you grow more.

Make it happen. Reach higher so you can achieve more.

Make it your best. Step up, and jump in. Participate and get involved.

Make it ambitious. Embrace challenges. Step outside the comfortable

Make it an opportunity. Drive your own future, accelerate your career.

Jed Labay, an employee of the company’s Finance function handling a regional role, believes his role exposes him beyond their home market. “You get to see different ways of working and learn best practices. More importantly, you get to meet and work with people from different cultures and backgrounds, which makes it a more rewarding experience. All of these while still staying in your home market and close to your family.”

Mondelez Philippines also has year-round initiatives to help sustain this kind of mindset among its workforce including “Growing Here Weeks,” a global and local program with virtual and face-to-face training sessions with leaders from inside and outside the company.

Visit the Mondelez Philippines website to know more about the available opportunities locally and abroad.

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