A growing workforce brings new opportunities, but it also creates a challenge: how can an organization ensure that employees across different roles and locations remain connected to one another and to the company? For Cebuana Lhuillier, the answer has been to make connection, participation, recognition, and well-being part of everyday work—not simply activities that happen from time to time.
As a cornerstone culture-building initiative, Amazing KaCebuana stands out by recognizing the value of inclusivity, honoring how diverse perspectives and individual differences ultimately make the company stronger.
“Our people are at the heart of Cebuana Lhuillier’s success. We believe that when employees feel valued, connected, and empowered, they are better positioned to create meaningful impact. This recognition affirms our commitment to building a culture where our people can grow, thrive, and take pride in being part of something bigger than themselves,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.
This approach earned Cebuana Lhuillier the Best Employee Engagement Program award at the 2026 People Insight Awards, organized by TalentView to recognize organizations advancing the future of work through impactful people and workplace initiatives.
The award recognizes Amazing KaCebuana, Cebuana Lhuillier’s continuous initiative designed to strengthen relationships among employees, leaders, and teams across the organization. Rather than relying on one-time activities, it integrates opportunities for employees to connect, participate, share their voices, recognize one another, and experience the company’s culture regardless of their role or location.
Making Connection Part of Everyday Work
Amazing KaCebuana brings together initiatives that strengthen recognition, communication, leadership, and employee well-being. Workvivo, the company’s digital employee community, is one of these touchpoints, giving employees across branches, field operations, and headquarters a space to share stories, celebrate milestones, recognize colleagues, and connect with leaders.
Other initiatives include the Brillo Awards, which recognize employees who exemplify loyalty and business excellence, and Cebuana News Ngayon (CNN), which keeps more than 12,000 employees informed about company developments, people stories, and milestones. Leadership programs such as Coaching and Mentoring sessions, and Leading at the Speed of Trust program foster open communication, transparency, and active listening, while REBEL, the company’s wellness app, supports employees’ mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
“Creating a meaningful workplace experience requires more than programs. It calls for consistency in how people are heard, supported, and recognized across the organization. Amazing KaCebuana brings this commitment to life through initiatives that meet employees where they are and reflect the different ways they contribute to Cebuana Lhuillier,” said Jo-Ann Tacorda, First Vice President and Group Head for Corporate Services of Cebuana Lhuillier.
Building a Culture Through Everyday Experiences
The strength of Amazing KaCebuana lies in how its initiatives work together—giving employees opportunities to share experiences, recognize colleagues, connect with leaders, stay informed, and access support.
The approach has delivered measurable results, with strong employee participation, readership, retention, PR value, and social media engagement. More importantly, it has made participation a consistent part of the workplace, giving employees more avenues to contribute while encouraging leaders to foster open communication and collaboration.
For Cebuana Lhuillier, the recognition affirms that culture is built through everyday interactions. Amazing KaCebuana gives employees not only the opportunity to experience the company’s culture but also to help shape it.
