In photo: Teams from Foundever® and PBCWE
6 September 2024, Pasig City, Philippines – Strengthening its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitments in the country, the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) officially welcomes Foundever® in the Philippines as the 41st member, joining the ever-growing coalition of large and industry-leading companies in the Philippines.
Formerly Sitel Group®, Foundever® is a leading global firm engaged in the IT-BPM (Business Process Management) sector. Striving to be the solutions and the team behind the best experiences for the world’s leading brands, the company embraces DEI as its strategic imperative for business success, delivering cutting edge outsourcing services and solutions to its clients.
Expressing her excitement over the new partnership, PBCWE Executive Director Julia Abad said that “We are delighted to welcome Foundever as our new member company. Its dedication to creating a workplace that empowers women and all genders aligns perfectly with our mission and core values at PBCWE. This collaboration marks a significant step towards achieving greater gender parity in the Philippine IT-BPM sector.
Recently, Foundever launched its brand-new employee resource group (ERG), ‘Disability at Foundever,’ which celebrates and supports employees who identify themselves as persons with disabilities together with their allies, and ensures that for every policy or program developed, implemented, and evaluated has active participation and inputs from them.
Foundever VP for Operations and Chair of ‘Women at Foundever’ Chie Fortuna shared her enthusiasm about the membership and said that “We are honored to become part of PBCWE. At Foundever, we foster a sense of belongingness for all our 40,000+ employees nationwide. We believe that empowering women and promoting a DEI culture are essential for our continued growth and success, reinforcing our commitment to creating more inclusive and equitable Foundever workplaces worldwide.” PBCWE continues to expand its coalition by bringing together diverse companies from various sectors dedicated to advancing gender equality in the workplace. The addition of Foundever highlights the increasing recognition of the importance DEI in driving sustainability in business, and enabling impactful initiatives that benefit a broader business community.
