PEOPLE STRATEGY

Our People Strategy is closely tied to the three inextricably main pillars which include (1) Future Pipeline and Capability, (2) Most Loved Employer, (3) Efficiency & Digitalization. The strategy outlines our people priorities in attracting and retaining the right people, ensuring employee engagement, and enabling high performance aligned with our corporate values.

Pillar 1: Future Pipeline & Capability
At AB InBev, our people are at the core of everything we do. We are committed to developing their capabilities for the future. Through ongoing learning needs analysis and skills audits, we gain insights into existing capabilities and bridge any gaps through reskilling or upskilling programs. Additionally, we prioritize the impactful development of leaders and nourish leadership bench strength across the organization. This inclusive approach ensures a strong leadership pipeline for the future, ready to meet the needs of our future workforce to empower our people and build a future with more cheers at AB InBev.

In Vietnam, we have embraced a widely recognized “10 – 20 – 70” learning approach. This proven framework empowers our talents to prioritize their professional skill development, pursue their career aspirations, and achieve their performance goals. The model combines flexibility, growth, and success, propelling our team members towards endless possibilities.

• Ignite the self-learner from within: We kick-start with the first 10% emphasizing the importance of self-learning, providing each colleague with a customized learning path, a LinkedIn Learning account, and monthly access to curated courses. Learners can earn a small reward for their commitment and continuous learning mindset.
• Engage and learn together: The next 20% is all about learning network. For instance, our vibrant Lunch and Learn series are where colleagues gather to explore captivating topics like Energy Management, Personal Finance Management… It's an opportunity to broaden our horizons while connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
• Learn through hands-on experience: Acknowledging that experience is the best teacher, our sales force team at AB InBev Vietnam thrive through work-integrated learning. In the remaining 70%, we provide tailored programs to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel, gain a competitive edge, and deliver impressive results.

Furthermore, at AB InBev Vietnam, we prioritize talent recruitment and leadership development. Our programs, like Graduate Management Trainee, Supply & Logistics Excellence Talent, nurture high-potential individuals and transform them into future AB InBev leaders.

Pillar 2: Most Loved Employer
AB InBev Vietnam is dedicated to becoming the most loved employer in Asia. Our strategy revolves around a strong sense of purpose, making a positive impact on lives. We foster an inclusive and diverse culture that values every employee's unique contribution. Innovation, growth, and exceptional performance are celebrated. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

We have implemented open-door policies that ensure employees feel heard, and we provide flexibility to support work-life balance. Our employees benefit from ample opportunities for professional development, promotion, and recognition.

We actively promote AB InBev’s employer brand through four key pillars:

• Purpose, Culture, Reputation: Our corporate brand identity and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) have been refreshed to reflect our purpose: “We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers”. We live our culture everyday to be proud owners, to create the future, to unleash potential and to win together. We enhance our reputation through four key touchpoints: (1) internal ambassadors, (2) partnerships with universities, (3) participation in professional awards, (4) and a strong presence on recruitment platforms.
• Employee Experience: We prioritize our employees’ well-being by creating a positive work environment that include physical, mental, financial, and social well-being initiatives. Our Smart Work Policy enables faster but more effective meetings, personal time, flexibility in location and working hours, or initiatives to alleviate work pressure through various platforms such as Thanks God It’s Friday, Send a Cheer, Voice of Cheers, I Love Books Club, Sport Day, etc.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We embrace and celebrate diverse perspectives, treating all employees with equity regardless of gender, age, race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. We build the environment that everyone feels safe to share their thought through extensive training and communication at all levels of the organization to foster inclusion such as Global Inclusion Month, Inclusion Learning path, , Allyship.
• Community Engagement: We believe in long-term engagement, not one-time efforts. Our renowned Global Smart Drinking campaign raise awareness among university students and blue-collar workers in Vietnam about responsible beer consumption.

AB InBev Vietnam actively engages in professional competitions to showcase our position as a best place to work in Vietnam. However, our ambitions transcend boundaries, as we also strive for recognition in prestigious awards in the region. By participating in these larger-scale competitions, we elevate our employer brand and solidify our reputation as one of the best workplaces in Asia.

Pillar 3: Efficiency & Digitalization
AB InBev’s digital transformation is driven by the goals of achieving higher efficiency and people-first focus. Our transformation centers on agility, human-centricity, data driven decision making and digital processes. Through this transformation, we aim to empower our people with tools, capabilities, and accountabilities to excel in their roles, manage their careers and develop their people for future growth. Our People transformation program will enable:

• Enhanced employee experience
• Real-time data for informed business decisions
• Employees’ ownership of career development
• Managers’ ownership of people management
• People team driving growth through insights and technology

To support this transformation, we have chosen the market-leading application, Workday, as our global core people system that enables us to streamline and manage end-to-end people lifecycle processes including recruiting, onboarding, talent management, learning and development, and more.

By embracing technology such as Agile WoW, we are committed to revolutionizing our employee experience in an efficient, fast, and flexible manner. Most importantly, technology is our ally to achieve our dream. Our focus on people centricity will guide us towards the company of the future.