What Readers Should Know
Security Bank received HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026 award for the third consecutive year. The bank reported employee survey scores above market benchmarks for workplace flexibility and recommending it as a great place to work.
Key Takeaways
- Security Bank earned the HR Asia workplace recognition for a third consecutive year.
- Nerissa Berba accepted the award on October 6, 2026.
- The assessment includes HR Asia’s Team Engagement Assessment survey.
- Workplace flexibility scored 4.63 against a market benchmark of 3.86.
- The bank says listening to employees remains central to improving their experience.
Security Bank has been named among HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026, extending its recognition to a third consecutive year.
The award places employee feedback at the center of the assessment. According to the bank, survey results highlighted workplace flexibility, collaboration, inclusion and culture.
Nerissa Berba, Security Bank’s Chief People Officer, accepted the award during the gala dinner and awards ceremony on October 6, 2026.
Employees’ Experiences Shape the Results
The recognition draws on HR Asia’s Team Engagement Assessment survey, which evaluates workplace culture, employee engagement and organizational practices across participating companies.
Security Bank reported a score of 4.06 for employees recommending it as a great place to work, above the market benchmark of 3.86.
Workplace flexibility stood out with a score of 4.63, compared with the 3.86 benchmark. Employees also gave above-market ratings for collaboration, inclusion and workplace culture, according to the press release.
“What makes this recognition meaningful is that it comes directly from employee feedback,” Berba said.
She attributed the consecutive recognition to the strength of the bank’s workplace culture and employees’ experiences throughout the organization.
Listening Beyond the Award
Security Bank also received the HR Asia recognition in 2024 and 2025. Its latest award continues that run, while the bank says its attention remains on improving the employee experience.
“While we’re proud of this recognition, our focus remains on listening to our employees and continuously improving the employee experience,” Berba said.
The reported scores provide specific areas for the bank to assess, particularly flexibility and employees’ willingness to recommend their workplace. They also connect the recognition to the people whose feedback helped determine it.
For Security Bank, the award acknowledges those results. Its stated commitment is to continue listening and use employee experience as a focus for further improvement.
Source: Uploaded Security Bank press release, “Security Bank named among HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia for third consecutive year.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What recognition did Security Bank receive?
An HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026 award.
When did it receive its previous awards?
In 2024 and 2025, making 2026 its third consecutive year.
Who accepted the 2026 award?
Chief People Officer Nerissa Berba, during the October 6 ceremony.
How are workplaces assessed?
Through employee feedback and organizational assessments, including HR Asia’s Team Engagement Assessment survey.
What scores did Security Bank report?
Workplace flexibility scored 4.63, while recommending the bank as a great workplace scored 4.06. Both exceeded their respective 3.86 benchmarks.
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