Cheers reverberated across the Marina Bay Sands ballroom as HR leaders from notable companies step up stage to receive the awards. This year’s winners include City Developments Limited, Coach, FedEx, Resorts World Sentosa, UOB, MindChamps, Forvis Mazars LLP, Dian Xiao Er Group & Cycle & Carriage to name a few. [Full list below]
APTS is proud to once again be the key supporter in this prestigious event that attracts applications from Fortune 500 companies, as well as other companies of various types, including multinational corporations and government-linked companies. The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards is an awards recognition programme for organisations that have been identified by their employees as one of Asia’s employers of choice and ascertains the best employers to work for. The award is targeted at companies across Asia and recognises companies with the best HR practices and which demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures.
Official Media Release by Organiser
HR Asia, the leading publication in the human resources industry, announces the winners of its prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024. This year, a total of 40 outstanding companies from Singapore and India have been recognized for their exemplary HR practices, showcasing their commitment to fostering a vibrant and diverse workplace environment.
Under the theme of “The Definitive Z Choice”, the winners reflect the challenges and opportunities presented by the influx of Gen-Z or Zoomer, creating a multi-generational workforce. These companies have not only demonstrated exceptional prowess in hiring and retaining young talent, but also in creating a workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous innovation setting a benchmark for others in the industry.
The surge in nominations underscores the growing prominence of workplace excellence in the region with 202 companies competing for recognition, showcasing a keen desire to stand out as leaders in employee satisfaction, welfare, and development. 25,880 survey participants shared their invaluable insights and experiences, providing a comprehensive overview of the workplace landscape in Singapore and India. Their contributions not only reflect a deep-rooted commitment to enhancing workplace environments but also highlight the significance of employee voice in shaping organisational culture and practices.
“With an ever-growing number of Zoomers entering the workforce, there comes a number of challenges for human resources,” said William Ng, group publisher of HR Asia. “The life experiences and expectations of the younger generation are entirely different from the previous generations, potentially creating discord in the workplace. It is good to see that a larger number of organisations in Singapore are actively mitigating potential issues and recording higher employee satisfaction by championing inclusivity along with actively listening to their needs.”
2024 sees a new category HR Asia Sustainable Workplace Awards being introduced to reflect the organisation’s unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices. The HR Asia Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards seek to recognise organisations that have made significant strides towards creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. In turn, The HR Asia Most Caring Company Awards recognise organisations that have demonstrated exceptional care for their employees, particularly during difficult times.
The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024 – Singapore and India award winners have shown an unwavering dedication to employee satisfaction, welfare, and development. These organisations have set the standard for others to follow by fostering a positive work environment that promotes growth and excellence.
The highlight of this year’s event was the recognition of the Platinum winner, who have achieved an exemplary feat by maintaining their status as consecutive winners for an impressive 10 years. Cycle & Carriage Singapore embodies a steadfast commitment to nurturing an exceptional workplace culture.
The awards ceremony also celebrated the achievements of the 4 Gold winners, each of whom has received the awards for five consecutive years or more. The distinguished Gold winners for HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024 – Singapore are Borouge Pte Ltd, City Developments Limited, Forvis Mazars Llp, and NTUC First Campus Limited.
HR Asia proudly announces the launch of the HR Asia Happiest Workplace Certification, a new recognition that distinguishes companies across Asia for their success in fostering positive, supportive, and rewarding work environments. This certification recognises organisations that put employee well-being first and cultivate cultures of joy, engagement, and productivity. The certifications are determined using HR Asia’s proprietary TEAM survey technology, which gathers actual employee feedback.
The Singapore program is proudly supported by the Association of Professional Trainers, Singapore (APTS).
The award covers fifteen markets across the region including mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, making this the largest recognition program and survey in the region for employee engagement. For more information about the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024 and a complete list of winners, please visit https://hr.asia/awards/
LIST OF WINNERS OF HR ASIA BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA 2024 IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:
SINGAPORE
1. Aetos Holdings
2. APL Logistics Ltd
3. ASM
4. Baxter Healthcare Asia Pte Ltd
5. Borouge Pte Ltd
6. Cathay United Bank
7. Check Point Software Technologies
8. City Developments Limited
9. Coach Singapore Pte Ltd
10. Crystal International Group Limited
11. Cycle & Carriage Singapore
12. Dayforce Singapore Pte Ltd
13. Dian Xiao Er Group Pte. Ltd.
14. FedEx Singapore
15. Forvis Mazars LLP
16. Global Eduhub Pte Ltd
17. Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence
18. Hong Ye Group Pte Ltd A Subsidiary Of YY Group Holding Limited
19. IDS Medical Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd
20. JustCo
21. Lotusia Group
22. Manulife Singapore
23. Marsh Singapore
24. MCC Singapore
25. MindChamps
26. NTUC First Campus Limited
27. NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd
28. Resorts World At Sentosa Pte Ltd
29. Sandoz Singapore
30. SBS Transit Ltd
31. SW Singapore
32. UOB
33. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
34. YHS (Singapore) Pte Ltd
35. Yinson Group, Singapore
INDIA
1. GAP INC.
2. APL LOGISTICS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
3. TITAN COMPANY LIMITED
4. ŠKODA AUTO VOLKSWAGEN INDIA PVT LTD
5. VESTIAN GLOBAL WORKPLACE SERVICES PVT. LTD.
WINNERS OF HR ASIA DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS 2024
1. APL Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd.
2. ASM
3. Cathay United Bank
4. Coach Singapore Pte Ltd
5. Gap Inc
6. Global Eduhub Pte Ltd
7. Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence
8. Manulife Singapore
9. NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd
10. SBS Transit Ltd
WINNERS OF HR ASIA SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE AWARDS 2024
1. APL Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd.
2. Borouge Pte Ltd
3. Cathay United Bank
4. Dayforce Singapore Pte Ltd
5. FedEx Singapore
6. Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence
7. NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd
8. SBS Transit Ltd
9. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
WINNERS OF HR ASIA MOST CARING COMPANY AWARDS 2024
1. Borouge Pte Ltd
2. Cathay United Bank
3. Dian Xiao Er Group Pte. Ltd.
4. Global Eduhub Pte Ltd
5. Manulife Singapore
6. NTUC First Campus Limited
7. SBS Transit Ltd
8. UOB
9. Yinson Group, Singapore
HR ASIA HAPPIEST WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION 2024
1. Cycle & Carriage Singapore
2. Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd
3. APL Logistics Ltd