MANILA, Philippines – Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, took home Gold in Cross-Generational Workforce Management and Leadership Development, and Silver in Excellence in Best HR Team (Multinational Companies) – a testament to its commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready workforce.
The HR Excellence Awards is widely recognized for innovative and impactful HR practices across industries. Competing against 71 leading organizations, FedEx was also named a finalist in seven categories, reinforcing its strong people-service-profit philosophy that fuels sustainable business growth.
The Gold Award for Cross-Generational Workforce Management recognizes the company’s success in fostering collaboration across age groups through mentorship, internal mobility, and leadership training. These initiatives create an inclusive organization.
Additionally, the commitment to inclusion was reflected in FedEx surpassing the government’s 0.5% target for People with disabilities representation, achieving 53% female representation in management, and driving a 17% rise in Inclusion over the last year. Through initiatives like the Disability Inclusion Playbook and Sensitivity Training, the company strengthened engagement and ensured all employees feel valued, empowered, and included.
FedEx commitment to empowering people is further demonstrated by the Gold Award for Leadership Development, which celebrates the company’s efforts to cultivate leadership capabilities at all levels. Through programs like Advance into Management, immersive cross-functional learning, and a strong mentoring culture, employees gain the skills, agility, and confidence to drive operational excellence and deliver exceptional customer experiences. As a result, FedEx achieved a 95% employee engagement score and a 91% inclusion score.
“This recognition reaffirms that our people are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our long-term success. It inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in people, development, and organizational culture. These awards are a powerful motivator to continue building a workplace where our people can thrive and grow,” said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director, FedEx Philippines. “By continuing to invest in leadership, inclusion, and workforce agility, we’re not only building a stronger FedEx today, we’re also ensuring our talented team has future-ready skills needed to create what’s next in our business and our customers.”
Complementing these achievements, the Silver Award for Best HR Team (Multinational Company) highlights the Human Resources team’s ability to weave leadership behaviors, promote inclusion into daily operations, and ensure opportunities for all, while fostering both individual growth and long-term organizational performance.
