“Our employees whose talents, dedication and potential; fuel the everyday operations and long-time goals of the University. Today’s knowledge exchange is not merely a presentation, it is an invitation for reflection, action and innovation. It calls us to view performance enhancement not just as a metric to be achieved but as  a culture to be cultivated. One where employees are valued, empowered and enabled to thrive in the roles,” Dr. Lorenzo expressed.

On the other hand, Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, TAU President, emphasized that this pivotal event reflects the shared internationalization (IZN) efforts between TAU and Sanjivani University. He also acknowledged TAU employees’ contributions for making the University a globally recognized higher education institution (HEI) in the Philippines and across the world.

“At the core of everyone’s successful institution is a team of dedicated, empowered and well-supported individuals. It is to ensure that our human resources are not only competent but also part of our values. This result is more than just a gift. It’s an opportunity to exchange insights, strategies, and best practices on how we can elevate performance and harness potential environments where everyone thrives," Dr. Salunson highlighted.

To formally commence the learning session, Dr. Benny S. Soliman, Director of External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA), introduced Dr. Wankhede, highlighting his extensive academic background in terms of management corporate training and strategic consultancy, highlighting his expertise as both an academician and an administrator.

With expertise in leading organizations, Dr. Wankhede discussed how employees enhance their performance by identifying the five cost-effective human resources strategies to foster Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) such as culture of fairness and inclusion, supportive leadership, recognition, and opportunities to contribute as well as hiring and training for citizenship.

In her closing remarks, Ms. Yolanda F. Juan, Chief Administrative Officer for Administration conveyed her warm appreciation to everyone who joined the event. She also recognized each employees’ hard work and dedication in contributing to TAU's success in various fields.

Pledging to provide a high quality workplace for TAU employees, “we, in the administration, commit to provide you opportunities for professional growth and development, and in making TAU a vibrant and enjoyable place to work,” Ms. Juan conveyed.

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