(Press Release)
Payoneer, a leading global payment platform, recently held its first-ever Pride event. Organized by Payoneer and powered by KMC Solutions, Lead Loud & Proud: Meet LGBTQ+ Members Leading the Philippine Outsourcing Industry featured perspectives on creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace.
“Payoneer makes it easier for the world’s SMBs to grow globally, maximizing their full potential. One of our company’s values is inclusion and diversity,” underscored Jen San Antonio, Marketing Lead for Emerging Markets, APAC of Payoneer. “We believe that everyone, regardless of location, culture, size of business, SOGIE, deserves an equal opportunity to succeed.”
“We look at the world and see only possibilities. In the last 10 years, I’ve spoken to so many companies already and asked them where they are in the DEI or diversity, equity, and inclusion journey. And I am not one to name and shame—every time we meet a company we ask them: where are you and how can we help you?,” shared Christopher Eugenio, Board Trustee of Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride (PFIP).
PFIP is the leading voice and champion of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, promoting safe and inclusive workplaces for all talents, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics. in the workplace.
Payoneer Marketing Lead Jen San Antonio
Miss Trans Global 2020 and lead convener of Pride PH Mela Habijan moderated the event. She affirmed the efforts of PFIP, adding that “organizations like PFIP are changing the landscape of how work is done in the Philippines.”
For her part, Cindy Burdette, CEO and Co-founder of ALLCARE.io, discussed how members of the LGBTQ+ community have to work twice as hard to succeed. “There are barriers that we need to manage around. It was always that I needed to fight to survive. Because of my skills and capabilities, gender was secondary, so I can’t express how grateful I am, but I know that’s not the story for most people.”
Burdette was joined by Neil Socorro De Guzman, Assistant Vice President, Service Delivery & Operations at KMC Solutions, and Patricia Francisco, Senior CSM Manager at Payoneer.
“Once an employee knows the value of what they do, you’ll be able to get very good performance from that employee,” related De Guzman. He added that being able to create value for himself and others helped him overcome career challenges.
PFIP Board Trustee Christopher Eugenio
Rounding up the event was Monique Avila, Payoneer’s Country Manager for the Philippines & Other SEA. Avila spoke about the important role of allies in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. “Payoneer is strongly committed to helping create diverse and inclusive workplaces. As part of this commitment, we are intentional in creating spaces where LGBTQ+ voices can be heard and where our community’s entrepreneurs and leaders can learn and thrive. Allyship is also key for promoting diversity and inclusion. At Payoneer we are proud to be allies in the workplace and beyond.”
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