Athena, a trailblazer in delegation solutions, has earned recognition for its efforts to empower its workforce with cutting-edge AI tools and its innovative recruitment practices aimed at providing a positive experience for candidates.
The organization was named the Most Future-Forward Company and Best Candidate Experience Innovation at the People Insight Awards 2023, which was organized by TalentView a leading employer branding firm that works with Fortune 1000 companies in the ASEAN Region.
Athena Recruitment Sourcing Manager Gio Salanatin accepted the awards on behalf of the organization’s Technology and Recruitment teams in a ceremony held at TalentView’s headquarters recently.
“As a startup, Athena always looks to the future. Being future-forward is not a choice for us, but a need. Our people are taught not to be afraid of AI or technology. We embrace its boundless potential to optimize our work, enhance our creativity, and empower our people,” said Salanatin in his speech for the Most Future-Forward Company award.
Athena's initiatives in AI adoption and integration include equipping its Executive Partners with AI tools that are tailored to their needs and teaching them prompt engineering through intensive multi-week bootcamps and modular online learning. Athena’s Tech team also developed AthenaGPT and Athena Plugin, user-centered demos that are designed to improve work processes.
Meanwhile, Athena won Best Candidate Experience Innovation for enhancing its candidate screening through the use of custom assessments, leveraging Glassdoor as an employer branding tool, and providing support and valuable resources to applicants. These strategic solutions, aimed at sourcing and securing talent, have played a pivotal role in solidifying Athena's reputation as an employer of choice.
Salanatin, who received the award alongside Recruitment Managers Tabel San Gabriel and Marga Bonillo, also expressed gratitude for the recognition while acknowledging the challenges that come with assembling a team of top-tier talents.
“While we take pride in the excellent service we provide to clients, we’re even more proud of our exceptional Executive Assistants and all team members around the world who form the backbone of our success,” he shared.
He added that “finding the perfect Cinderella for each role” in the organization requires “continuous experimentation in sourcing and assessing candidates.” Amidst the challenges, Athena's success story is one of collaboration and dedication to its core values.
"What empowers us every day is teamwork and our commitment to our mission and vision. All of our efforts link back to our core values—going above and beyond and building long-term partnerships—which serve as our guiding light in everything we do," said Salanatin.
As Athena continues its journey of innovation, it also remains on the lookout for like-minded individuals with a passion for growth and excellence. Join our team and explore our job opportunities here.
