With the new report, Singapore Insights 2015, Great Place to Work Institute Singapore has also released its inaugural 10 Best Companies to Work For in Singapore List. Cloud computing company Salesforce debuts in first position. Many in the list are (again) technology related: the top five include Cisco, InterContinental Hotels Group, local development consultancy ROHEI and SAP Asia.
“Relationships are generally valued at Singapore-based companies,” says Joni Ong, Managing Director at Great Place to Work Singapore. “We have observed that Best Companies have strong cultural intent, and have designed people practices to create desired culture. These practices are implemented with authentic human touch by leaders and managers, which translate into positive day-to-day workplace experiences for the employees. This distinguishes the Best from the Rest.”
Great Place to Work has been studying great workplace cultures worldwide and producing best workplace lists for more than three decades, and continues to find that trust, pride and camaraderie are universal foundations to a great workplace. The methodology to identify Singapore’s Best Companies to Work For and the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are the same.
Two thirds of a company’s score is based on the results of the Trust Index Employee Survey, which is sent to a random sample of employees from each company (95% confidence level). The other third is based on the responses to the Culture Audit, which includes detailed questions about pay and benefit programmes, and a series of open-ended questions about hiring practices, methods of internal communication, training, recognition programs and diversity efforts.
The list recognises great workplaces in Singapore have strong corporate culture characterised by high levels of trust camaraderie and pride. Employees at the 10 top companies to work for in Singapore also value competent management and well-formulated workplace policies and practices.
The Singapore Insights 2015 report provides details about the findings, explains how great cultures are a competitive advantage, and offers insights into how companies can influence employees’ willingness to stay for the long haul and their perception of whether their company is a great workplace.
The report also includes the full list of the 2015 Singapore’s Best. The Best Workplaces represent operations in six different sectors ranging from information technology and hospitality, manufacturing & production and professional services.
The tech companies in the top ten, from No. 1 onwards, are:
No. 1: SalesForce
“Salesforce is a highly deserving first place winner of the inaugural Singapore Best Companies to Work For! Across every aspect that makes for a great workplace culture, Salesforce employees experience it - on the ground, true to heart and spirit, and with the human touch encompassing the company – inside and out," said Ong.
“At Salesforce our core values are about customer success, innovation, giving back and having fun. This award is a testament to the work we do in Singapore every day to live and breath those values. We are proud to be the No. 1 great place to work in Singapore and we look forward to driving continued success in the local market for our employees and for our customers,” said Simon Tate, Area Vice President, Asia, Salesforce.
No. 2: Cisco
Connecting the world for the better through its technology, Cisco has also built a workplace culture over the years that values people and builds relationships. Transforming one employee experience at a time - that is the crux of Cisco's People Deal," said Ong.
“Our biggest asset is our people and at Cisco, we have created an inclusive, collaborative, innovative culture that makes us a Great Place to Work. We believe that work is what you do, not where you ‘go’ and critical to this transformation into a future workplace is the technology that integrates work, life, play, school and everything in-between. Cisco continues to be listed as a great workplace in Singapore and the region, which we have achieved by having an amazing group of colleagues; leaders that respect our contributions and camaraderie that makes it fun to work.” said Ang Thiam Guan, Managing Director for Cisco in Singapore and Brunei.
No. 5: SAP
“Great Place to Work Institute salutes the lofty mission of SAP to 'help the world run better and improve people's lives' and recognises that it is able to do this with great talent! Believing that each employee is a talent, SAP pulls out all stops to create and cultivate a holistic learning culture. From the time a new hire joins, the learning journey begins in earnest, developing and nurturing each employee's unique skills and strengths," noted Ong.
“At SAP, we are committed to helping our employees learn, grow and develop. We heavily invest in measures to attract, hire and retain the best and brightest talents in the industry who will help drive our vision to make the world run simple and improve people’s lives. The award is a positive endorsement of our efforts and we will continue to make SAP a great place to work at,” said Darren Rushworth, Managing Director, Singapore, SAP Asia.
No. 6: Autodesk
“Purpose and meaning – two powerful motivators to inspire people in a job. Autodesk employees will tell you it is not just about the job; it is about working for a cause. With its vision Helping People Imagine, Design and Create a Better World, Autodeskers are convicted and passionate about what they can achieve together. The pride and commitment toward the organisation's goals and contributions to society are strongly felt and expressed by every Autodesker," said Ong.
"Autodeskers value respect, teamwork and trust, and this award is strong recognition of our efforts to create a positive environment for our 700+ employees in Singapore who are helping realise a new future of making things,” stated the company.
No. 8: NetApp
“NetApp employees and customers alike say 'it just feels different' working with NetApp – great 'different', awesome 'different! Aside from the emphasis on innovation and great customer experiences, what distinguishes NetApp is the value of deep listening, which is so tightly woven into its DNA," noted Ong.
“We believe our people are the company’s greatest asset. They are our competitive advantage and through them we have cultivated a working environment that is dynamic and innovative. The culture at NetApp is something that we are incredibly proud of and we remain committed to fostering a vibrant working environment that offers a supportive atmosphere which keeps our employees happy and engaged,” said Krishna Arani, Vice President and Managing Director, NetApp East Asia.
In a separate statement, NetApp said that a shared commitment to being a model company unites NetApp employees to deliver success for customers, partners and shareholders. NetApp is also committed to making a positive impact in the communities around the world in which employees live and work through the NetApp Volunteer Time Off programme. The company also ranked among the top-10 best workplaces in Greater China (No. 1), Asia (No. 5), Australia (No. 8), and Japan (No. 9).
No. 9: EMC
“EMC believes that employees are the heart and soul of its business. A comprehensive talent acquisition strategic approach ensures that every single employee fits right into the EMC culture and is equipped for success right from the start. Living by its 10 core values, EMC engages its employees creatively through multiple platforms to help them connect their diverse talents and skills to the organisation’s success. Empowering employees to drive their own career progression, it is little wonder that EMC is dubbed the 'hub of top talent' and a great place to work!" said Ong.
Eric Goh, Managing Director, EMC Singapore said, “To be featured and recognised in Singapore’s inaugural Great Place to Work is truly a special achievement. This is testament to the company philosophy of creating a happy, productive workplace where people feel secure and empowered to define their own development and future. Our employees go above and beyond everyday to make EMC a truly outstanding place to work and we are grateful for all they have done.”
Globally, EMC was also recently listed as a Great Place to Work, ranking No. 6 in the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces category, having moved up 12 places from No. 18 in 2014.
Interested?
Read the report and view the list of Singapore’s Best Places to Work For
Read TechTrade Asia's blog post about last year's Great Places to Work For
Read TechTrade Asia's blog post about LinkedIn's 100 Most InDemand Employers for EMEA in 2015
*All pictures from Great Place to Work Institute Singapore
No. 1: SalesForce
“Salesforce is a highly deserving first place winner of the inaugural Singapore Best Companies to Work For! Across every aspect that makes for a great workplace culture, Salesforce employees experience it - on the ground, true to heart and spirit, and with the human touch encompassing the company – inside and out," said Ong.
“At Salesforce our core values are about customer success, innovation, giving back and having fun. This award is a testament to the work we do in Singapore every day to live and breath those values. We are proud to be the No. 1 great place to work in Singapore and we look forward to driving continued success in the local market for our employees and for our customers,” said Simon Tate, Area Vice President, Asia, Salesforce.
No. 2: Cisco
Connecting the world for the better through its technology, Cisco has also built a workplace culture over the years that values people and builds relationships. Transforming one employee experience at a time - that is the crux of Cisco's People Deal," said Ong.
“Our biggest asset is our people and at Cisco, we have created an inclusive, collaborative, innovative culture that makes us a Great Place to Work. We believe that work is what you do, not where you ‘go’ and critical to this transformation into a future workplace is the technology that integrates work, life, play, school and everything in-between. Cisco continues to be listed as a great workplace in Singapore and the region, which we have achieved by having an amazing group of colleagues; leaders that respect our contributions and camaraderie that makes it fun to work.” said Ang Thiam Guan, Managing Director for Cisco in Singapore and Brunei.
No. 5: SAP
“Great Place to Work Institute salutes the lofty mission of SAP to 'help the world run better and improve people's lives' and recognises that it is able to do this with great talent! Believing that each employee is a talent, SAP pulls out all stops to create and cultivate a holistic learning culture. From the time a new hire joins, the learning journey begins in earnest, developing and nurturing each employee's unique skills and strengths," noted Ong.
“At SAP, we are committed to helping our employees learn, grow and develop. We heavily invest in measures to attract, hire and retain the best and brightest talents in the industry who will help drive our vision to make the world run simple and improve people’s lives. The award is a positive endorsement of our efforts and we will continue to make SAP a great place to work at,” said Darren Rushworth, Managing Director, Singapore, SAP Asia.
No. 6: Autodesk
“Purpose and meaning – two powerful motivators to inspire people in a job. Autodesk employees will tell you it is not just about the job; it is about working for a cause. With its vision Helping People Imagine, Design and Create a Better World, Autodeskers are convicted and passionate about what they can achieve together. The pride and commitment toward the organisation's goals and contributions to society are strongly felt and expressed by every Autodesker," said Ong.
"Autodeskers value respect, teamwork and trust, and this award is strong recognition of our efforts to create a positive environment for our 700+ employees in Singapore who are helping realise a new future of making things,” stated the company.
No. 8: NetApp
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| Source: NetApp. From left: Krishna Arani, Vice President and Managing Director, NetApp East Asia, and CY Yau, Head of Human Resources, NetApp APAC. |
“NetApp employees and customers alike say 'it just feels different' working with NetApp – great 'different', awesome 'different! Aside from the emphasis on innovation and great customer experiences, what distinguishes NetApp is the value of deep listening, which is so tightly woven into its DNA," noted Ong.
“We believe our people are the company’s greatest asset. They are our competitive advantage and through them we have cultivated a working environment that is dynamic and innovative. The culture at NetApp is something that we are incredibly proud of and we remain committed to fostering a vibrant working environment that offers a supportive atmosphere which keeps our employees happy and engaged,” said Krishna Arani, Vice President and Managing Director, NetApp East Asia.
In a separate statement, NetApp said that a shared commitment to being a model company unites NetApp employees to deliver success for customers, partners and shareholders. NetApp is also committed to making a positive impact in the communities around the world in which employees live and work through the NetApp Volunteer Time Off programme. The company also ranked among the top-10 best workplaces in Greater China (No. 1), Asia (No. 5), Australia (No. 8), and Japan (No. 9).
No. 9: EMC
“EMC believes that employees are the heart and soul of its business. A comprehensive talent acquisition strategic approach ensures that every single employee fits right into the EMC culture and is equipped for success right from the start. Living by its 10 core values, EMC engages its employees creatively through multiple platforms to help them connect their diverse talents and skills to the organisation’s success. Empowering employees to drive their own career progression, it is little wonder that EMC is dubbed the 'hub of top talent' and a great place to work!" said Ong.
Eric Goh, Managing Director, EMC Singapore said, “To be featured and recognised in Singapore’s inaugural Great Place to Work is truly a special achievement. This is testament to the company philosophy of creating a happy, productive workplace where people feel secure and empowered to define their own development and future. Our employees go above and beyond everyday to make EMC a truly outstanding place to work and we are grateful for all they have done.”
Globally, EMC was also recently listed as a Great Place to Work, ranking No. 6 in the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces category, having moved up 12 places from No. 18 in 2014.
Interested?
Read the report and view the list of Singapore’s Best Places to Work For
Read TechTrade Asia's blog post about last year's Great Places to Work For
Read TechTrade Asia's blog post about LinkedIn's 100 Most InDemand Employers for EMEA in 2015
*All pictures from Great Place to Work Institute Singapore
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