When organisations talk about caring for their people, HR practitioners know that words only matter when they are backed by consistent action. At Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, employee wellness is not positioned as a standalone programme. It is embedded into how the organisation supports its people every day.
This people-first approach earned Collins Aerospace the Best Health and Wellness Interventions Award at the 2025 HR Stars Awards Philippines. For the company, wellness is not about reacting to issues when they arise. It is about creating an environment where employees can sustain their health, resilience, and sense of purpose over the long term.
A holistic view of well-being
Collins Aerospace takes a comprehensive view of wellness that recognises employees as whole individuals, not just workers. Physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being are treated as interconnected priorities rather than separate initiatives.
One of the core tools supporting this approach is the meQuilibrium (meQ) app, which gives employees access to science-based resources to manage stress, strengthen resilience, and maintain balance in both work and life. Complementing this is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides free and confidential professional support not only for employees but also for their families. This ensures that help is accessible before challenges escalate.
Building collective care and connection
Wellness at Collins Aerospace extends beyond individual support. The organisation actively fosters collective well-being through inclusive and educational programmes that encourage awareness, prevention, and shared responsibility.
Initiatives such as Autism Awareness Talks, Financial Wellness Sessions, and Free Annual Flu Vaccinations are brought together under the RTX Healthy You Program, which focuses on proactive health education and long-term well-being. These programmes reflect an understanding that preventive care and informed employees are essential to a healthy workplace.
To strengthen connection and engagement, the company also organises activities such as Zumba classes, One Collins Sportsfest, and participation in the AFLI FPIP Sportsfest. These activities go beyond fitness. They create opportunities for teamwork, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging across the organisation.
Wellness that supports life beyond work
Collins Aerospace also recognises that well-being includes growth, opportunity, and future security. This belief is evident in its Employee Scholarship Program, which has supported more than 335 active scholars and produced over 250 graduates worldwide.
By investing in education, the organisation reinforces the idea that wellness is not limited to the present moment. It is about enabling employees and their families to build meaningful and sustainable futures.
A culture where people thrive
At Collins Aerospace, wellness is not treated as a box to tick or a trend to follow. It is a daily commitment to creating a workplace where people feel genuinely supported. When employees feel cared for, they bring more than productivity to work. They bring energy, engagement, and resilience.
This is how Collins Aerospace continues to take employee wellness to new heights, not through slogans, but through sustained action that helps people thrive at work and beyond.
