With global fuel volatility and rising energy costs reshaping the operating landscape, Globe Telecom is strengthening its response—balancing robust network performance with a deeper, more intentional focus on employee well-being.
As pressures on energy supply continue to ripple across industries, Globe is taking a comprehensive approach that blends operational readiness with people-centered initiatives. The goal: ensure uninterrupted connectivity for customers while equipping employees with the support they need to navigate rising costs and shifting work dynamics.
“Resilience goes beyond infrastructure. It’s about enabling our people to keep moving forward despite uncertainties,” said Renato “Ato” Manuel Jiao. He emphasized that Globe’s response to fuel and energy challenges includes continuously strengthening internal support systems, ensuring employees remain confident, productive, and engaged.
On the operations side, Globe has secured up to six days of fuel reserves for mission-critical facilities, while ramping up energy efficiency programs and renewable adoption. Around 30 percent of its network is now powered by renewable energy—an important buffer against fluctuating fuel costs and a step toward long-term sustainability.
Internally, Globe is translating these strategies into practical support for its workforce. Recognizing the burden of rising transportation costs, the company has refined its hybrid work setup, reducing onsite reporting for eligible roles from three days to two. Flexible working hours, expanded shuttle services, and company-supported carpooling further ease the daily commute.
The company is also advancing greener mobility solutions, including EV-friendly policies, workplace charging infrastructure, and car plans aligned with sustainable transport—helping employees manage both cost and environmental impact.
At the frontline, teams are seeing firsthand how economic pressures are reshaping customer behavior. Darlene Mape, Senior Manager at Globe’s SM North EDSA store, noted a growing shift toward practicality among customers. Demand is increasingly centered on affordability and essential services, prompting a stronger push for value-driven offerings to remain competitive.
Inside Globe’s corporate offices, the benefits of flexibility are equally clear. Maxilyn Tan, Lead Expert for Architecture and Engineering, shared that fewer onsite days have improved both focus and efficiency. With collaboration tools like Google Meet, teams remain connected and productive, even as remote work becomes more integral to daily operations.
Outside Metro Manila, Globe continues to adapt its approach to local realities. Provincial teams operate under tailored setups—ranging from onsite to hybrid or fully remote—supported by flexible schedules, access to open workspaces, and systems designed to maintain alignment and speed in decision-making.
With more than 6,000 employees nationwide, Globe is reinforcing a simple but critical idea: resilience starts with people. By aligning its workforce programs with its operational strategy, the company is not only sustaining business continuity—it is building a more adaptive, future-ready organization capable of weathering ongoing global challenges.