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Cedie Lopez Vargas: Toward ever greater engagement

Published on Monday, 12 February 2018 16:54 | Hits: 11271
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Mercedes Lopez-VargasMercedes Lopez-VargasHR Council chair Cedie Lopez Vargas (MLV) is proud of the long way the HR Council has come, being one of the earliest corporate initiatives instituted by Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML) in 1999. OML was then chairman and chief executive officer of both Lopez Holdings Corporation and First Philippine Holdings Corporation.

The Lopez Group leadership has since changed with the times, and so has the HR Council. For this, MLV thanks the HR core team, “both its past and current leadership.” Through the proactive work of the collegial body, the HR Council offers skills training through the general membership meetings  (GMMs) and analyses of emerging trends and issues through a forum called HR Insights. Both activities are held quarterly.

Broadened scope
“We have actually broadened the scope of the HR Council by trying to synergize with other initiatives. For example, the Walk the Talk (WTT), which is now handled by HR, has enlarged itself and has become a platform where we can introduce other initiatives like sustainability, volunteerism, disaster risk reduction, disaster relief, environmental consciousness and social responsibility,” says MLV, who is also executive director of both Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) and the Lopez Museum and Library.

WTT is the monthly fitness activity of the Lopez Group, open to employees, their family and their friends on a pay-as-you-go basis. Host or sponsor companies provide a light breakfast. Participation has steadily increased over the years, with big companies like Rockwell Land Corporation and First Balfour Inc. becoming more active, and smaller companies like Asian Eye Institute and INAEC Aviation joining.

Productive citizens
“What we have found is that combining these initiatives has led to a holistic approach geared toward creating engaged, aware and productive Lopez Group citizens. With the Walk the
Talk numbers constantly increasing, we see how the camaraderie of the employees of the different companies has gotten stronger. The relationships seem easier, warmer and more collegial. It’s easier to work together when you recognize the faces of people you see at Walk the Talk,” MLV says.
WTT has also taken participants to different sites, introducing employees to different Lopez Group companies and partnerinstitutions, among them Eugenio Lopez Center in Antipolo, First Philippine Industrial Park and First Gen Green Energy Complex in Batangas and La Mesa Watershed in Quezon City.

Agility 
Meanwhile, the professional learning continues throughout the year via the GMMs and HR Insights as the council seeks to develop agility among its members as they respond to the changing demands of the business, and of the workforce as well. As old as the practice is, the search never ends for the most appropriate performance management system, engagement evaluation tool, data and people analytics application, talent development platform and other such strategic HR concerns.
Going forward, MLV believes the HR Council will continue to grow and cover more ground, with its goal of creating a strong sense of corporate citizenship and engagement among employees of the Lopez Group.
Although she recently retired from her duties as head of Logistics at ABS-CBN Corporation, MLV’s help is being sought for the establishment of the ABS-CBN Museum to be located in Bulacan. She is also busy overseeing the transfer of the Lopez Museum and Library, as well as of LGFI, to temporary offices while awaiting the completion of The Proscenium in Makati, which will be the museum’s future home.

Interwoven perspective 

Her message to Lopez Group readers is that the HR Council will continue to provide the broader view to Lopez Group members, from rank-and-file employees to CEOs, giving the HR Summit as an example of how the team makes this happen. 
“The HR Summit is the highlight of the year for us and many people look forward to it. Our speakers are always people of great substance. The CEOs attend it. What we’re seeing is a merger of both HR and CSR and all the other initiatives that give an integrated, interwoven perspective of issues before us. So everybody gets a look at the bigger picture, not limited by their functional expertise or corporate citizenship,” says MLV
She believes the HR Council remains to be a vital link in uniting the different disciplines, companies and employees to act with greater impact toward the ultimate goal of serving common stakeholders.

(Story/Photos by: Carla Paras-Sison )

 

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:113

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:103

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:101

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:129

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:110

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

Published on Friday, 23 June 2017 | Hits:3560

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:4036

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:616

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:600

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:780

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:443

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:503

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:308

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:461

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:916

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:983

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1311

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training courses this month:

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