CNH Thailand has earned the Great Place to Work recognition for the second consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to creating an empowering and inclusive environment for talent from Thailand and the broader region.
The world-class equipment and services company has been actively advancing diversity, equality, and inclusion through initiatives aimed at not only increasing the representation of women in the workforce but also empowering them to take on leadership roles.
“As part of our global commitment to diversity and inclusion, we launched our first Employee Resources Group (ERG) in Thailand, iGlow dedicated to fostering a strong network and leadership among our female employees in the market. This ERG’s various programs have helped improve both engagement and a sense of belonging among our team last year,” said Waraporn Jongjit, Head of HR for Southeast Asia and Japan at CNH.
iGlow was first established by women leaders at CNH in North America in 2020, with Asia Pacific President Chun Woytera instrumental in bringing it to the APAC region. It aims to inspire, enable, and encourage women to achieve their full potential and raise their visibility within the organization.
CNH offers capacity-building workshops and an inclusive workspace with amenities such as a mothers' room for nursing, along with diverse managerial development programs for emerging female talent.
Natthanan Klinhom, known as Nath, joined CNH’s Thailand Management Trainee program shortly after graduating as an agriculture engineer. As the only woman in the program at that time, Nath emerged as a trailblazing inspiration to her peers.
“I never imagined I would be involved in assembling agricultural machinery right from the start. I joined a team of sugarcane harvester assembly technicians; and it was challenging, demanding work. When a team from the Philippines visited the factory, they were surprised to see women assembling sugarcane harvesters,” Nath shared.
Nath notes that while women might face challenges at first, there are no gender-related barriers in terms of acquiring knowledge and skills, and there are many talented female agricultural engineers who deserve the chance to prove themselves.
Over five years at CNH Thailand, starting as a Management trainee Nath has grown professionally across various positions including Customer Service Specialist, Parts Technical Support, and Warranty Assessor. Now she serves as a Connected Support Specialist, working at the Control Room supporting CNH’s precision farming projects.
“Precision farming will significantly impact Thai agriculture. I believe it will also create new and more opportunities for women to shine in this field,” Nath said, encouraging those with a passion for engineering and agriculture to reach greater heights.
Women make up 45 percent of the agricultural workforce in Thailand, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Bangkok, February 13, 2024