SINGAPORE: Having a strong corporate culture with a clear mission and values that resonate with people may no longer be a “fluffy” or unimportant aspect for businesses.
Glassdoor’s president and chief operating officer Christian Sutherland-Wong said attributes like culture and values have become crucial in determining a company’s ability to recruit and retain top talent. Reviews on Glassdoor for the US social media giant, for instance, often include positive comments about its diverse workforce which helps to enhance the strength of ideas, said Mr Wiggins.“It’s not just about being promoted. It’s also about adding new skills or having the option to move to another team or work on different projects.”
One initiative that promotes learning between employees is the “Googler 2 Googler” classes. This allows employees to sign up as a coach and conduct classes, either in-person or online, on topics ranging from Python coding, parenting to mindfulness. “We work hard to create the healthiest, happiest and most productive work environments possible that encourages collaboration and gives Googlers the freedom to innovate.”Even as they are acknowledged for opportunities given to their employees to progress in their careers, most of the top 10 companies also have a strong emphasis on work-life harmony and attractive employee benefits, Mr Wiggins said.
Royal Plaza on Scotts and Salesforce were among those that made the list for the category of medium and large workplaces, while the best small workplace in Singapore was awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment.Mr David Leong, managing director of PeopleWorldwide Consulting, said those from the younger generation are increasingly looking beyond monetary benefits when choosing their employer.