The valorization of female talent? A “must” by Philip Morris

Success in pursuing an entirely new paradigm, a smoke-free future where cigarettes are a thing of the past, depends above all on the contribution of the people who work directly and indirectly in a tobacco company, especially if it is the most innovative in the world .
In Philip Morris, an American multinational based in Switzerland with its headquarters between Lausanne and Neuchâtel and with futuristic production plants in Zola Predosa and Crespellano in the metropolitan area of ​​Bologna in Italy, real "templates" for the other factories of the group in the world , human resources are valorised, guaranteeing the ideal environment within which everyone's skills can be developed.
To this end, the PMI is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment capable of guaranteeing equal opportunities and treatment to each of "its" people, with a particular commitment towards the valorization of female talent and the elimination of differences in treatment between men and women.
This is a commitment that passes through a systemic approach to the topic of equal opportunities in the workplace and a series of activities and initiatives dedicated to its concrete implementation.

Joint Ferrari-Philip Morris International e-Lab for innovation

Almost half of the people who work at Philip Morris Italy are in the "pink quota".

In 2022, the tobacco company employed over 2.800 people in Italy, 25 percent in Philip Morris Italia and 75 percent in Philip Morris Manufacturing and Technology Bologna (PM MTB), with a growth rate of 18 percent from 2021 .
Almost half of the people who work in Philip Morris Italy are women, 45 percent of the total, up by two percentage points on the previous year, while in Crespellano and Zola Predosa they represent almost a third of the company population, due to the fact that men make up more than 80 percent of the workers working at the plant.
In top roles, the group's female managers in Italy grew by 7 percentage points between 2021 and 2022 and represent 36 percent of the total, while in PM MTB they are 22 percent, with an increase of 3 percent compared to to 2021.
Female dignity within the Group is very important and rewarding because in Italy it is worth half a percentage point of the national Gross Domestic Product.

Crespellano lung of the "future without smoke" by Philip Morris

The success of Employee Resource Groups, focused on a particular "diversity"

Demonstrating that every change has deeply cultural roots, Philip Morris promotes Employee Resource Groups (ERG the acronym), employee-led groups focused on a particular dimension of diversity.
They are aimed at promoting inclusion, providing a platform to build a sense of belonging, visibility and a greater understanding of the different experiences and dimensions present within the company.
ERGs are led by a committee of volunteer employees and sponsored by a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).
They are inclusive by nature and open to all PMI employees.

In the innovative “Iqos Iluma” it is the induction that heats the tobacco

First network of colleagues to have been spontaneously established in Italian affiliates

The Women's Inspiration Network (WIN) is, among these, one of the largest groups as well as the first network of colleagues to have been spontaneously established in the Italian affiliates to inspire the culture of gender equality and support women in the development of their careers.
Over the last few years, it has collaborated alongside the management of the two affiliates to push culture towards gender equality, create empowerment and convey messages on gender inclusiveness issues.
The company recently launched the Empowerment Group Coaching pilot project dedicated to the development of women, created in partnership with ERG WIN.
During the course, the participants worked on self-awareness, on the themes of courage and entrepreneurship in order to promote a successful growth path within the company.
In addition to the workshops, they were supported by external coaches, internal mentors and their respective managers to make this path even richer and more complete.

Video, all the excellence of Philip Morris in Emilia-Romagna

CapoD and Valore D, two associations rooted in the Bologna area on gender gap issues

The Bolognese affiliate, PM MTB, is part of the Rete CapoD community and the Valore D association.
The first, Rete CapoD, is a community of companies for equal opportunities born in the Bologna area in close collaboration with local public institutions.
Valore D is, however, the first business association that promotes gender balance and an inclusive culture for the growth of companies and the country, participating in initiatives, projects and actions aimed at gender gap issues in the STEM field and diversity.

Bologna new capital of Big Data and AI for the human habitat

The Equal-Salary Certification: Philip Morris International, the first multinational in the world

Starting from 2015, Philip Morris International has decided to involve all affiliates in the verification process necessary to obtain the Equal Salary certification, which certifies equal pay for equal work performed between men and women.
Philip Morris International is today the first multinational to be certified worldwide, with Philip Morris Italia and Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna among the first companies to obtain it in Italy.
The Equal Salary certification includes a quantitative analysis of the Group's salary data together with a qualitative verification of management's commitment to gender equality in the workplace.
It naturally extends to respect for talent management and development policies and practices, as well as employees' perception of gender equality.
The audit was conducted by PwC, an entity accredited by the Equal Salary Foundation to carry out the audit activity which consists of an independent analysis of policies and practices concerning gender equality.

The Emilia-Romagna Data Valley is increasingly a tangible reality…

The PMI also keeps pace with Bloomberg's international gender equality index

Additionally, Philip Morris International was included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) 2023 for the third consecutive year.
It's an important recognition, especially considering that the threshold for inclusion in this index has increased compared to last year, which demonstrates the significant progress the company has made in increasing gender equality globally.

The Bologna Technopole at the heart of the digital revolution

And welfare? From smart working to support for problems through flexible benefits

Furthermore, there are a series of measures dedicated more extensively to all those who work at Philip Morris, which contribute to improving the work-life balance, to the benefit of people as a single individual and as part of a family unit.
Among these, there is the agreement for smart working which, starting from April 2022st XNUMX, gave employees the opportunity to sign an innovative individual agreement for smart working, with a view to promoting a greater balance of life and I work for everyone
Flexible benefits, on the other hand, allow employees to obtain reimbursements for expenses relating to nurseries or care for elderly people in the family unit, another way to actively support our people by helping them achieve greater balance.
Finally, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) allows you to consult certified consultants, specialists and online material to receive completely free support to deal with situations of stress, anxiety and depression.
It also serves to strengthen relationships and improve communication skills, resolve personal and emotional problems at work and at home, manage relationship and marital difficulties, understand pain and grief and, finally, work towards achieving personal goals.

If work is not only a right, but above all a duty