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hammerjack is on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in Southeast Asia 2025

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Manila, Philippines — hammerjack has been officially recognised as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in Southeast Asia for 2025, marking a defining moment in the organisation’s ten-year journey toward building a workplace rooted in trust, growth, and genuine human connection. 

This recognition reflects more than policies or programs—it reflects people. It reflects the countless everyday moments that shaped hammerjack’s culture: leaders who listen, teams who support one another, and employees who choose to show up with integrity and heart. What began with a handful of passionate team members has grown into a thriving organisation across the Philippines and beyond, united by one belief: when people feel genuinely cared for, they do their best work. 

A Workplace Built Over a Decade of Intentional Care 

From the beginning, hammerjack set out to create a place where every person—not just leaders, not just top performers—could feel seen, valued, and supported. Over the years, that commitment has taken shape through: 

  • Transparent pay practices that reflect fairness and respect
  • Leaders who act on feedback and model accountability
  • Regular 1-on-1 conversations that keep communication meaningful and human
  • A culture where psychological safety isn’t a buzzword, but a daily practice 
  • Opportunities for employees to shape engagement and CSR efforts through the #MoreThanJustWork Initiative 

These efforts didn’t happen overnight—they were built one decision, one conversation, and one person at a time. 

“This award speaks to the everyday actions of our teams. When you create an environment where people feel supported and valued, they show up with heart. That’s what makes hammerjack what it is.” – Rocky Layno, Country Director 

“This award speaks to the everyday actions of our teams. When you create an environment where people feel supported and valued, they show up with heart. That’s what makes hammerjack what it is.” - Rocky Layno (hammerjack’s Country Manager) 
hammerjack's Mid Year Celebration: Tune Up! brought our teams together for a night of connection, energy, and celebration as we hit the mid point of 2025.
hammerjack’s #MoreThanJustWork Initiative x Project Bente brought our people together to support communities with heart, purpose, and real impact. 
hammerjack’s Sportsfest 2025 brought out team spirit, friendly rivalry, and a whole lot of fun from start to finish.
Microaggressions in the Workplace: our University of Santo Tomas talk opened real conversations on respect, awareness, and building healthier spaces for future professionals.
hammerjack Hangout Party: our Family Day and Halloween Celebration filled the day with costumes, games, and moments that reminded everyone what community feels like.
Our partnership with SOS Children's Village Pilipinas, as part of hammerjack’s Pledge 1 percent initiative powered by #MoreThanJustWork, strengthens our commitment to creating meaningful impact where it matters most.
Run for Growth, in partnership with Colliers, brought our communities together for a shared mission: supporting children in La Union through every kilometre.
Golden Hour: our 2024 Year End Party spotlighted the Legends Circle, honouring team members with 5 plus years of dedication, heart, and impact. 

A Culture That Thrives Across Borders 

hammerjack’s people work in many different ways—remote, hybrid, onsite—but the experience remains consistent. Every employee has equal access to growth, recognition, and community. This intentional inclusivity is what allows the culture to travel across time zones, projects, and work environments. 

Rocky reflects: “What matters is that people feel included and respected. When those foundations are strong, everything else follows.” 

This philosophy has shaped how teams collaborate, how leaders lead, and how decisions are made. It’s a culture that doesn’t just respond to challenges, it anticipates them with empathy and clarity. 

A Commitment Recognised Beyond the Workplace

hammerjack’s recognition comes at a time when its #MoreThanJustWork initiative continues to gain meaningful traction—not just internally, but on a global stage. Recently, the organisation was featured by Pledge 1% for its employee-led community work, highlighting how teams live out the spirit of giving through simple, impactful acts. (https://www.pledge1percent.org/one-bag-one-meal-one-kid-at-a-time-how-our-team-brings-pledge-1-to-life/)

From offering meals and essential supplies to children in need, to empowering employees to design and lead their own outreach programs, the feature showcased how hammerjack brings purpose to life in ways that feel personal, human, and rooted in shared values.

These stories, including efforts like Project Bente’s Bags of Joy, demonstrate what the culture has always stood for: that real impact starts with people who care, and that small acts when done consistently, create lasting change.

“We’re honoured to be among Southeast Asia’s best. But more than anything, we’re grateful. Our people built this culture with their integrity, kindness, and everyday commitment to each other. This achievement is theirs." - Rocky Layno.

"We do what’s right – even when it’s hard.
We act with purpose – because meaning drives excellence.
We work with people who care and are empowered—because that’s where greatness lives.
We serve the people who matter – because they trust us with their future." [hammerjack values]

A Celebration of People, Purpose, and Community 

This milestone isn’t an endpoint—it’s a commitment to keep growing. To continue creating a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, free to contribute, and proud to belong. A place where careers flourish, relationships strengthen, and purpose is shared across every team and every role. 

For hammerjack, the message is simple: People don’t just power the business—they are the business. 

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