Lebanon, 24 January 2022 – Philip Morris, one of the world’s leading international tobacco companies, was recognized as the Top Employer in Lebanon for the sixth year in a row. The certificate was granted by Top Employers’ Institute to organizations and institutions that showcase excellence in human resources practices and provide the best workplace environment for all their employees.
The certification is a further recognition of the sustainability of Philip Morris’ leading position and the progress it is making as part of its transformation. As part of the certification and evaluation process, Philip Morris was required to demonstrate to independent Human Resource auditors how it has been excelling across various HR dimensions, which include adopting excellent HR policies, processes, people practices as well as providing distinct opportunities for career advancement. This is in addition to being an employer of choice focused on meeting the needs of a globally diverse workforce.
“We are proud to be recognized as the top employer for the sixth year in a row, which is a significant achievement, that reaffirms the company’s consistent efforts and excellence in offering an enriching work environment, especially throughout the global pandemic period,” said Taylan Suer, General Manager of Philip Morris Lebanon. “We are committed to providing a workplace experience that supports innovation and progress. This vibrant environment spurs the energy and passion of our employees, who play a significant role in the transformation of our company towards achieving its vision of a smoke-free future”.
He added: “Mental well-being, digital literacy and flexible work arrangements will be the critical needs of the employees in the post-pandemic era. Our foremost priority, hence, is to invest in our local talents by upskilling them through various advanced training programs and providing domestic and international career growth opportunities.. “
Philip Morris International: Delivering a Smoke-Free Future Philip Morris International (PMI) is leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to create a smokefree future and ultimately replace cigarettes with smoke-free products to the benefit of adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, society, the company, its shareholders and other stakeholders. PMI is a leading international tobacco company engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, as well as smoke-free products, associated electronic devices and accessories, and other nicotine-containing products in markets outside the U.S. In addition, versions of PMI’s IQOS Platform 1 device and consumables have received marketing authorizations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway; the FDA has also authorized the marketing of a version of IQOS and its consumables as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP), finding that an exposure modification order for these products is appropriate to promote the public health. PMI is building a future on a new category of smoke-free products that, while not risk-free, are a much better choice than continuing to smoke. Through multidisciplinary capabilities in product development, state-of-the-art facilities and scientific substantiation, PMI aims to ensure that its smoke-free products meet adult consumer preferences and rigorous regulatory requirements. PMI’s smoke-free product portfolio includes heat-not-burn products, nicotine-containing vapor products and oral nicotine products. As of September 30, 2021, PMI’s smoke-free products are available for sale in 70 markets in key cities or nationwide, and PMI estimates that approximately 14.9 million adults around the world have already switched to IQOS and stopped smoking. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com.