Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO), a leading financial technology company empowering the world's SMBs to transact, do business, and grow globally, marked Pride Month with an insightful discussion on building an inclusive workplace amid a growing borderless economy. Championing Diversity in Teams and Payment: Empowering SMEs with Pride, was held last June 27, at The Yard BGC.
"Payoneer has always been committed to empowering SMBs to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. The LGBTQIA+ community is a valued member of businesses in every market, and we continue to recognize and celebrate their contributions to a better and more inclusive global market," said Monique Avila, Sr. Director of Customer Success- APAC at Payoneer.
"Businesses have the power to create a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community," said Chris Eugenio, Board Advisor at the Phil. Financial & Inter-Industry Pride. "Being more inclusive, being more socially aware and responsible, casting a wider net, and making sure that you are providing equal opportunities to everyone is the right thing to do. Thankfully, we are seeing a great development for business leaders in the country in terms of DEI. There are more dedicated DE&I leaders in the workplace, and we have seen an improvement since 2021."
For the event's panel discussion of diversity and inclusion in today's workplace, panelists includes: Katherine Antunez, Chief People Officer at GoTyme; Jaycee Tan, CEO at JT Virtual Assistants; and Jeff Hunter, founder of Virtual Assistants.
"One of my main motivators is being in a work environment that aligns with the culture and values I believe in. You create a productive workplace if you foster a culture that motivates and engages your people," said Antunez.
Tan agreed, saying that agencies like JT Virtual Assistants rely heavily on their people. "As a business leader, I want to see more companies coming together to implement DEI policy."
Payoneer's 2024 SMB Ambitions Barometer study reveals that Filipino SMBs prioritize employee's happiness. The research reports that in the Philippines, 23% of SMBs prioritize employee satisfaction as a top business goal, surpassing the global survey average of 16%. This data highlights how SMBs in the country see the immense value that engaged and empowered employees bring to business.
The recent event also highlights Payoneer's commitment to providing inclusive global marketplace for SMBs to grow and develop. The platform's diverse variety of payment solutions reflects this, helping its customers grow into larger businesses.
The world's go-to partner for digital commerce recently launched its contributor role, where an account holder can appoint someone from their team to do financial tasks like sending payment requests to clients. Payoneer has also recently added PayPal as a payment method, alongside credit cards and bank transfers, so businesses can send payment requests to clients abroad and receive their fees via the platform.
Today, Payoneer is trusted by the world's leading digital brands, which serve over 2,000 top marketplaces and digital platforms in industries such as e-commerce, information technology, marketing, wholesale, exporting, and more.
"Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed and be heard. When businesses give everyone a voice, the sector can succeed and grow globally," concluded Avila.
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