Allianz Malaysia strengthens DEI with ‘Allianz Beyond’
The 2024-25 HR Stars Awards Malaysia Berhad recently celebrated outstanding achievements in HR practices across the country. Allianz Malaysia is recognised for its dedication to creating an equitable workplace environment—earning the Best Diversity and Inclusion Strategies award. The journey towards this recognition began when Allianz Malaysia identified a significant challenge within its organisation—the underrepresentation of […]
Doris Lee’s forward-thinking leadership wins ‘Best HR Leader’
Doris Lee, Head of People & Culture, iCar & WapCar Malaysia, has been honoured with the Best HR Leader award at the 2024-2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia. Recognised for her strategic vision and innovative leadership, Lee has played a key role in shaping iCar Asia and WapCar Malaysia’s organisational culture. Her leadership has driven initiatives […]
A winning culture: Allianz Malaysia’s commitment to employees
Allianz Malaysia Berhad has been recognised for its excellence in workplace culture and environment at the 2024-2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia. The company received the Best Workplace Culture and Environment award, a testament to its unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and thriving workplace. The achievement highlights Allianz Malaysia’s dedication to professional growth, employee well-being, […]
Wellness waves: Giga Maritime prioritises employee health
Giga Maritime Group’s (GMG) commitment to employee wellbeing earned them the Best Health and Wellness Interventions award at the 2024-2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia, setting a new benchmark in the maritime industry. This recognition highlights GMG’s innovative wellness strategy, distinguishing them with a holistic approach to employee health. Their comprehensive programme goes beyond industry standards, […]
Case in Point: How LAZADA remains Stronger Together in times of crisis
When Lazada recognised the severity of the covid-19 pandemic, the company introduced an initiative to better care for employees and frontliners and show gratitude for selflessly persevering in their work as e-commerce peaked during the crisis. LazadaCARES is effective across all Lazada locations. The initiative not only sponsors vaccinations for company employees, but also for […]
The First Word: Advancing gender diversity at the highest levels of leadership
The business case for diversity has long been established. Companies with more diverse leadership tend to perform better financially, as having a breadth of perspectives helps with better decision-making. As organisations navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, harnessing the full spectrum of talent is not just a moral imperative – it’s a competitive edge. Driven […]
Case in Point: How DXC Technology retains top talent with safe communication channels
When DXC Technology noticed the importance of steady communication channels in retaining top talent, the company came up with the SpeakUp! program, which provides various platforms for employees to ask questions or raise concerns to HR. SpeakUp! provides for well-defined processes allowing employees to declare and consult any issues, such as conflicts of interest or […]
Case in Point: How GrowthOps Asia fosters diversity and inclusion with its 5-point EVP
When GrowthOps Asia began digging deeper into what truly drives company growth, the company arrived at its employees and the values of curiosity, connectedness, and commitment. Diversity and inclusion became a key point for enhancing these values, thus serving as the backdrop for a comprehensive five-point Employee Value Proposition (EVP). The EVP is aimed at […]
Case in Point: How Carlsberg Malaysia infuses DEI into company culture
In the depths of the pandemic, Carlsberg Malaysia recognised just how crucial it was to operate with a diverse workforce. Thus, Managing Director Stefano Clini aimed to revive the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy and embody this at the top of all employees’ minds. In 2023, the company launched “Welcome YOU,” signifying a […]
Employers urged to help employees grappling with financial woes
While several subsidies have been introduced in Budget 2024, Malaysians continue to grapple with financial matters. A recent survey revealed that an overwhelming 90% of Malaysians are deeply concerned about the relentless surge in the cost of living. Against this backdrop, the spotlight shifts to employers, with many questioning if they are willing to shoulder […]
