Phoenix Petroleum was initially hit hard when lockdowns were imposed at the start of 2020 and companies were forced to operate at less than minimum capacity.

The surge in work-from-home setups led companies to implement new guidelines and programs to ensure that employees are safe, productive and supported. Phoenix, as a result of proper foresight and collaboration among the company’s teams and units, we were able to leverage employee engagement amid the challenging situation. 

Celeste Marie Ong, Phoenix vice president of human resources, said: “Safety was our utmost priority. We were closely monitoring the spread of the virus since it made the news. 

With the assessment of our safety department, and judgment of the management, we announced alternative work arrangements. It was a challenging year as the pandemic abruptly changed how we operate and manage company and business activities”

The planning saw as many as 70 percent of Phoenix employees working from home. The HR team would conduct one-on-one check-ups with employees through chat every quarter for building company morale and camaraderie. 

In addition to Phoenix’s positive business performance at the end of 2020, it also reported positive results on its annual employee engagement survey, including earning high assessment marks on its business response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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10th June 2021