In 2024, Saint-Gobain Vietnam encountered significant economic headwinds – including inflation, rising energy costs, and global supply chain disruptions – which have intensified competitive pressures and impacted operational efficiency, emphasizing the need for a strategic, people-focused approach.
Saint-Gobain Vietnam (SGVN), a flagship of the global Saint-Gobain Group, is redefining excellence through innovation in sustainable construction and a steadfast commitment to people. At the heart of SGVN’s success lies a people-first philosophy - one that rewards contribution, inspires performance, and fuels long-term growth.
While others tightened controls, we expanded trust. While many trimmed budgets, we amplified Rewards & Recognition, reinforced purpose, and inspired performance.
Saint-Gobain Vietnam’s rewards and recognition program is a strategic pillar that drives growth, fuels innovation, and supports cost optimization by celebrating individual and team achievements in alignment with ‘TEC’ culture - Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration.
In 2024, Saint-Gobain Vietnam faced significant economic challenges: rising inflation, escalating energy costs, and global supply chain disruptions. These headwinds, alongside intense domestic and international competition and market fragmentation, have placed considerable pressure on profitability and operational efficiency. Additionally, the need to meet strict sustainability mandates further compounds these challenges, ultimatel impacting employee engagement and performance.
To overcome these hurdles, Saint-Gobain Vietnam has developed a robust rewards and recognition strategy that embodies its ‘TEC’ culture - Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration.
The Rewards & Recognition program is built on four key pillars:
- Business alignment – every reward supports growth, innovation, and efficiency
- Timely recognition – delivered monthly, quarterly, or ad-hoc to maintain relevance
- Diverse formats – from bonuses and team awards to peer shoutouts and recognition trips
- Culture reinforcement – each initiative strengthens a workplace where trust, empowerment,
and collaboration are not just values, but daily practices
This multi-dimensional structure ensures that recognition isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” gesture, it’s targeted, timely, and transformative.
The R&R framework is structured around three strategic drivers:
Growth – Fueling Commercial Success: SGVN’s On-Top Program recognizes outstanding performers through multi-tiered incentives that reward sales and operational excellence when KPIs are exceeded—at achievement levels of 110%, 120%, 130%, 140%, and even 150%, with an open number of awardees. This dynamic program not only boosts morale but also directly supports business growth.
By fostering a high-performance culture, the program creates the right environment for innovation to thrive: (1) Enhances customer retention and revenue growth; (2) Encourages market expansion and increased market share; (3) helps attract and retain top talent, ensuring the company is powered by the best people to lead its future.
Cost Optimization – Rewarding Efficiency Champions: At SGVN, cost optimization isn’t about cutting back, it’s about thinking smarter and innovation. Every employee is encouraged to challenge the norm, rethink the routine, and find better ways to deliver value. From engineers to procurement specialists, teams are empowered to lead initiatives that improve efficiency, streamline processes, and maximize resources. Many cost optimization projects are implemented and tracked monthly and quarterly, from which excellent employees and teams are selected.
Innovation – Sparking Continuous Breakthroughs: This is a strategic focus at Saint-Gobain. The company recognizes initiatives that streamline processes, reduce waste, or introduce breakthrough ideas - encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
The rewards and recognition strategy has translated into tangible results for Saint-Gobain Vietnam. Employee engagement and satisfaction scores have notably increased, productivity has improved, and cost-saving measures have enhanced overall business efficiency. These measurable outcomes - reflected in improved sales targets and operational performance - demonstrate the direct impact of a people-centric approach.
At Saint-Gobain Vietnam, recognition is more than a program, it’s a belief. This belief system, anchored in TEC culture, is why SGVN proudly holds the Vietnam Excellence® 2025 – HR Excellence Award for Rewards & Recognition. And more importantly, why thousands of its people wake up every day inspired to “Making the world a better home”.
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