Putting employee wellness at the core of its business culture, City of Dreams Manila strives to foster a people-centric workplace through its “Employee Love” program.
“We always put our employees’ well-being and growth first. As the company’s prized assets, we go above and beyond to provide them a healthy, caring, engaging, and supportive workplace environment, which will also allow them greater success in both their personal and professional lives,” said City of Dreams Manila senior vice president and chief operating officer Kevin Benning.
CoD Manila’s compensation scheme is considered to be among the best in the industry, with an average monthly wage that is nearly 200 percent higher than the 2018 Philippines Wage Index of P13,847.
The company offers various economic rewards that also go beyond government-mandated benefits, among these are three salary increases in the last 2.5 years and a one-month Fifth Anniversary bonus.
Its medical insurance offers the Second Layer for Dreaded Diseases with the same amount as the initial Maximum Benefit Limit. Parental coverage in the medical insurance of single/unmarried staff is also offered, just as discounted flu vaccination is extended to colleagues’ family members.
A congenial leave policy that allows employees flexibility in the application of vacation and sick leaves is established, and unlimited buffet 24/7 at the Colleagues’ Dining Room provides a generous meal benefit.
CoD Manila is also the first and only integrated resort in the country with a Memorandum of Understanding with POPCOM for Reproductive Health and Education of colleagues.
Its annual The President’s Awards recognizes the most outstanding colleagues from both front of the house and the heart of the house, and awards them with special prizes.
As a testament to this commitment, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited—developer and owner of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities in Asia including City of Dreams Manila—was honored in October this year at the 2019 Sustainable Business Awards (SBA) Philippines for its talent development program for its workforce in both Manila and Macau.
SBA recognized Melco for its workforce development program, which embraces a holistic “Whole Person Development” training approach, empowering its colleagues and focuses on their personal growth.
CoD Manila’s employees embody this holistic development approach, with some even making a mark in the international arena. One of whom is the property’s landscape manager Cirilo Alerta who was named as “Asia’s Unsung Hero of the Year” at the Stelliers Awards held in May 2019 in Singapore.
CoD Manila also has programs to put into spotlight the outstanding achievements of its colleagues.
For community development, City of Dreams Manila is also proud of the strong spirit of volunteerism among its workforce with the active engagement this year of more than 3,000 employees in more than 80 dynamic long-term corporate social responsibility activities undertaken for charitable and environmental advocacies.
Other annual programs of City of Dreams are: Pasikatan, where employees showcase their talents in singing and dancing; Palakasan, a sports competition for employees; and Mr. and Ms. COD, a beauty pageant which highlights grace, wit, and talent.
