At Tabaqueira, going smoke-free isn't just a plan, it's a change in how we do things, driven by our people, fresh ideas, and a sense of community.
As part of Philip Morris International (PMI), Tabaqueira is changing in big ways that go beyond just business. We value diversity, inclusion, and helping our employees grow, and these things are key to our company's future.
Julia Denzel, who leads People & Culture at Tabaqueira, sees this change as more than just a business move. She believes that variety helps new ideas and growth happen.
A Talent-Rich Community
Tabaqueira has over 1,500 employees, making it a skilled and connected community.
This includes:
- About 220 software engineers in our IT Hub.
- Around 300 people working in Finance and Controlling.
- Teams handling industrial operations.
- People in charge of the Portuguese market.
- Teams that give service to PMI markets around the world.
Because we have many different jobs and work on big, global projects, Tabaqueira is a place where both Portuguese and people from other countries want to work. We offer different career paths and chances to move within the company, which makes us a great place to work.
Putting people first means making sure they have a good experience from the time they're hired to when they leave, including helping them learn and stay with us.
Innovation Through Culture
At Tabaqueira, innovation is about more than just new technology or better processes. It comes from working together, thinking creatively, and having a shared goal.
Our company's values – “We care,” “Together we are better,” and “We are game changers” – are the rules that guide our choices, how we lead, and what we expect from each other. This creates a setting where how employees feel and what the business wants go hand in hand.
We listen closely to what our employees say. We use surveys, group discussions, and talks with leaders to make sure we take action based on their feedback. Because of this, 95% of our employees are happy and would recommend working here.
Employees come up with ideas like “Engagers” and “Wellbeing Champions,” and take part in projects such as the AI Hackathon, which makes them feel responsible for improving the workplace. The message is that creating a better workplace is something we all do together.
Fairness, Growth and Looking Ahead
Tabaqueira offers good pay and chances for employees to grow in the long term. Over the last four years, salaries have increased by 16% overall, and we also recognize individual achievements and offer chances for promotions.
Our benefits include:
- Health insurance for families.
- Ways to share in the company's profits.
- Vouchers for childcare.
- Regular check-ins to talk about how people are doing.
- Programs for moving to different roles within the company.
- Programs for mentoring and making sure everyone is included.
Our company is committed to fairness, which is why we received an equal pay certification from the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation in 2019 and have kept it ever since.
We track how well we're doing by looking at how engaged employees are, how long they stay, how they move within the company, and how they feel. But our leaders stress that the real success is seeing employees grow and build long careers with us.
A Company That's Always Changing
About half of our employees are under 35, so we have programs like BOOST for recent graduates, partnerships with universities, and a focus on skills for the future. This helps Tabaqueira meet the needs of the younger workforce.
Our goal is to not just be a young company, but one that keeps learning and changing.
By combining new ideas, variety, fairness, and career growth, Tabaqueira wants to be known as one of the best employers in Portugal. We want to make sure that our move to a smoke-free future is based on something solid: our people.
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