SM Investments Earns Great Place to Work® Seal, Celebrates People-Centered Culture

SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the flagship of the SM Group, has joined the ranks of certified Great Place to Work® companies in 2025, underscoring its reputation as a people-first organization.

The recognition, given by the global authority on workplace culture, is based on employees’ responses in the Trust Index Survey and a Culture Brief outlining SM’s employee programs and demographics. These measures highlight the confidence and satisfaction of SM’s workforce in their company’s leadership, values, and long-term direction.

“This certification affirms our promise to create a workplace where employees feel empowered, supported, and inspired,” said Frederic DyBuncio, SM Investments President and CEO. “When our people succeed, our business and the communities we serve also flourish.”

SM Investments’ achievement reflects a wider culture across the group. SM Prime Holdings, SM Development Corporation (SMDC), and SM Supermalls also earned Great Place to Work® certifications this year, signaling a shared commitment to building positive, inclusive environments.

With employees spanning generations—from Baby Boomers to Gen Z—SM Investments emphasizes cross-generational collaboration as a driver of innovation and shared growth. DyBuncio noted that this diversity is not just embraced but cultivated, strengthening mentorship and ensuring that ideas from different perspectives are valued.

Globally, Great Place to Work® benchmarks organizations in over 150 countries, analyzing insights from more than 100 million employees. It is also the research partner behind the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ list.

For SM, being certified is more than an accolade—it is a reflection of its mission to put people at the heart of progress, proving that strong businesses are built on thriving communities and workplaces.