Cambodia Investment Review
Smart Axiata celebrates their double victory at the Asian Telecom Awards 2024 with outstanding human resource initiatives and praiseworthy solutions for their business clients, highlighting their exceptional commitment to employees and customers as one of the leading telecommunications company in Cambodia.
Earlier this year, Asian Telecom hosted their 2024 awards program, recognizing exceptional accomplishments in the telecom industry across Asia. The categories ranged from Carrier to Technology Initiatives. Recognizing their remarkable achievements, Smart Axiata was awarded the titles of “HR Initiative of the Year” and “B2B Client Initiative of the Year.”
HR Initiatives of the Year
Winning the “HR Initiatives of the Year” award highlights Smart Axiata’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workspace for their employees. During the Pchum Ben of 2023, Smart celebrated diversity and unity by hosting Smart Cultural Day, echoing the spiritual reverence and communal harmony of this occasion.
Mirroring these values, Smart recognized the power of inherent diversity as a catalyst for workplace harmony and cultural appreciation, with talents from more than 10 different countries. Turning the workplace into a cross-cultural culinary exchange, employees donned their traditional attire and shared traditional cuisines, cultivating a vibrant and tasty atmosphere throughout the company.
“Witnessing the smiles, laughter, and authentic exchanges that permeated through the halls transformed our office environment profoundly. It was palpable that this initiative did more than just acknowledge individual backgrounds; it united them, creating a richer, more cohesive workforce. The result was a newfound respect and appreciation for one another, weaving a more tightly knit community within Smart”. “We plan to expand our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in upcoming projects to further cultivate the collaboration culture we aspire to achieve” said Khak Chenda, Head of Human Resources at Smart Axiata.
B2B Client Initiative of the Year
The “B2B Client Initiative of the Year” award celebrates Smart Axiata’s outstanding efforts in delivering innovative and tailored solutions to their business clients.
Smart has been serving individuals and business customers across Cambodia with reliable and efficient telecommunication services since their inception. Recognizing the need for effective business solutions, Smart introduced 9 innovative products and services via Smart for Business in September 2023, catering to business owners in Cambodia.
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“Our B2B initiatives are just starting, but we have already seen an increase in the number of business partners who have trusted us. We are dedicated to driving digital transformation in Cambodia and ensuring that our SME and business customers have access to innovative Integrated digital & ICT solutions that meet their evolving needs We are very optimistic about the potential for growth via the solutions we can offer to our customers” remarked Sharif Lukman Mahfoedz, Chief Business Officer at Smart Axiata.
Smart for Business provides solutions across various operational aspects to maximize business potential and offer necessary tools for them to succeed. These solutions include connectivity, communications, fleet management, cloud storage, productivity, and human resource management.
Smart Axiata remains committed to pushing boundaries in the telecommunications industry. As a role model FDI entity, the company will continue to invest in HR practices and produce cutting-edge business solutions to better serve their customers and contribute to digital advancement in Cambodian society, deserving the titles of “HR Initiative of the Year” and “B2B Client Initiative of the Year.”
