Care for the Workplace

GENTING adopts a corporate philosophy that values the employees and emphasizes on human resource development. Our teams invest in annual training conferences, team-building events and other employee development activities to reinforce these corporate values.

Embedded with traditional values of hard work, perseverance and integrity, we have a growing global workforce of dedicated and motivated professional employees. Our global workforce totalled 43,077 as at 31 December 2010.

We promote a safe and engaging workplace to keep a good balance between life and work. Communication channels like internal monthly newsletter, intranet, internal notice boards, e-Kiosks and regular meetings are provided to employees and management.

Our oil palm mills are certified with the EHS Management System by SIRIM, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to safety. Our resort properties are accredited with high safety and management standards.

For example: Genting Malaysia is the country’s first leisure and hospitality company to embark on the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health-GENTING Safety Passport Programme designed to provide appropriate training and assessment on safety and health knowledge for employees on the job. Its drive towards achieving the “Zero Accident” tolerance target gained recognition when Genting Malaysia was accredited with the Occupational Health and Safety management System 18001:2007 and Environment Management System (ISO 14001:2004) in March 2008.

Safety and health audits are periodically performed by external specialists to ensure environmental and legislative compliance. Monthly talks are held to educate employees on safety and health issues.

A new Hotline was introduced for employees to report of any near misses, health and safety issues or any related violations. In an effort to provide a healthier working environment, Genting Malaysia team is working closely with the Ministry of Health to ensure compliance with the Control of Tobacco Products Regulations at the workplace.

We have proactive recreational clubs in all our business properties, aimed to build camaraderie and bring employees together through various sports and social activities. These activities such as soccer, futsal, basketball and badminton tournaments, salsa dance and yoga classes, family day, trip outings and many more, allow employees of all levels to interact and bond through common interests, outside the work environment.

Group activities organised for employees based at Wisma Genting included the Kelab Sukan Eksekutif Kumpulan Genting’s visit to Resorts World Sentosa including the Universal Studios Singapore®, Genting Plantation’s outing to Pulau Perhentian and the Genting Annual Dinner & Dance 2010. The Annual Dinner aptly themed “Colours & Hats” included a talent show competition performed solely by employees, demonstrating how entertaining and talented we can be.

A total of 1,834 Wisma Genting-based employees were recognised with Long Service Awards for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service. Genting Malaysia provides training for each of its employees annually to enhance core competencies and service delivery skills.

Teambuilding sessions and total quality management courses were provided throughout the year to create and develop high performance teams.

Events such as Employee of the Month awards and Employees Appreciation Nights are held to recognise the outstanding achievers and long-standing employees. The 3-day annual Genting Employees Carnival held in December saw a turnout of over 18,000 employees and immediate family members. Places of worship are allocated and contributions are made to support internal religious organisations, irrespective of religions.

The 22nd Genting Malaysia Senior Managers’ Conference themed “Stepping Up to Stepping Out” and the 29th Genting Plantations Management Conference themed “Achieving Higher Productivity” which included the directors and senior managers of the Genting Group, were held in Manila, Philippines during the year. The Genting UK Senior Management Conference 2010 was held at Crockfords in London, UK.

Resorts World Sentosa signed a landmark agreement with Singapore’s five polytechnics on an internship programme and launched its first scholarship for students to groom new generations of hospitality and tourism talent. Our team in Singapore also works closely with government agencies and schools such as the Institute of Technical Education West, as well as the less privileged job seekers from NTUC Women’s Development Secretariat and Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises on job placement.

Source: Genting Berhad Annual Report 2010