Singapore Computer Society launches Best Tech Company to Work For Award

The Singapore Computer Society (SCS) has launched the search for the top tech companies to work for with the Best Tech Company to Work For Award. Supported by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), the award is aimed at encouraging organisations to advocate professional development of their infocomm and media (ICM) employees, promoting a strong culture of innovation as well as inspiring more individuals to join the ICM profession.

The first of its kind award honours tech organisations with enviable corporate culture, a robust talent development framework and innovation excellence.

WDA Chief Executive Ng Cher Pong said, “WDA is pleased to support the Singapore Computer Society's inaugural Best Tech Company to Work For Award that recognises tech companies that have implemented good HR and workplace practices, and take pride and care in developing their ICT professionals. To this end, we strongly encourage employers to play a bigger role in developing and deepening the skills of their employees to attract and retain talent.”

"Singapore is building the world’s first Smart Nation, and technology will play a crucial role in making that possible. The Best Tech Company to Work For Award will help honour tech companies that are perceived by the market as having a culture that attracts and retains great talent. IDA, in its role as the tech-industry champion, is happy to be a supporting partner for this award,” said Steve Leonard, Executive Deputy Chairman, IDA.

“This inaugural award is a good initiative to encourage MNCs, SMEs, and startups in the ICM sector to be innovative, drive professional development, and develop best practices. e2i has been supporting IT professionals in skills upgrading and career progression. We look forward to partner good ICM companies to provide better jobs for our Singaporean workforce,” said Gilbert Tan, Chief Executive Officer, e2i.

SCS invites nominations till 30 November 2014. Tech organisations can submit their nomination in one of the following categories:

· Large companies and multi-national corporations (MNCs)
· Mid-sized companies (50-200 staff)
· Startups and small companies (Less than or not exceeding five years of incorporation, or fewer than 50 staff)

Nominees will be evaluated based on innovation, human resource nanagement, human resource development, people culture, as well as financial sustainability. Nominations can be made here. The award ceremony will be held in the first half of 2015.