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WELCOME ADDRESS

• Ms. Grace Yu, Executive Director

Singapore Human Resources Institute

Ms Low Peck Kem, CHRO and Senior Director (Workforce Development), PSD, PMO; SHRI Advisory Board Member, Council Members, Distinguished Judges, Ladies & Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Curtain Raiser. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 28 judges, who have volunteered their valuable time and assistance in supporting us – some of you are here today. Your contribution as a judge is important to us, as it is imperative that the Judging Panel lends different perspectives, insights and feedback to the participating organisations. To our friends from the HR Fraternity and business partners, thank you for taking the time to join us

• today. We are heartened to see familiar faces, and just as delighted to see new ones. Each of you

represent a different cross-section of the business community, every one contributing to the success

• f your respective organisations, and collectively to the HR community.

WELCOME ADDRESS

• Ms. Grace Yu, Executive Director

Singapore Human Resources Institute

2019 marks the 14th edition of The Singapore HR Awards. The Awards have traditionally played an instrumental role in:

• Sharing, showcasing successes
• Conferring recognition
• Honouring HR Professionals and organisations, and
• Providing valuable insights.

More importantly, the Awards are about Honouring Human Capital, because it is through our most important asset – Human Capital, that we are able to propel the organisation’s overall Performance, thus Driving Business Excellence. These are all central to our theme this year, Honouring Human

• Capital. Driving Business Excellence.

WELCOME ADDRESS

• Ms. Grace Yu, Executive Director

Singapore Human Resources Institute

In the age of Industry 4.0, where disruption and digital technologies are now the norm – it is more crucial than ever that the HR fraternity, stays connected, agile and innovative. At the heart of this agility and innovation, lies the connectivity we have with our friends, Associates and Business Partners. Honouring Human Capital through these Awards is an affirmation to HR professionals and

• rganisations for their outstanding contributions, not only in the work place but in the workforce as
• well. Fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment across organisations, the Awards act as a focal

point in helping to drive business excellence! With you as our pillar, together with your passion and support, we are excited about being able to honour our industry trailblazers in 2019, paving the way forward for new HR benchmarks and standards to be developed! Thank you!

AGENDA

Overview of The Singapore HR Awards 2019

Objectives & Benefits Categories Judging Procedure Judging Criteria Panel of Judges Application & Report Submission Process Award Packages

OVERVIEW

Honour and Recognise individuals and organisations that made significant contributions in enhancing people and human capital management and development practices. Provide a platform for the HR fraternity and professionals to come together and celebrate our achievements as a community of practitioners, showcasing successful HR ideas, practices and programmes and building a sense of shared identity and purpose.

AGENDA

Overview of The Singapore HR Awards 2019

Objectives & Benefits

Categories Judging Procedure Judging Criteria Panel of Judges Application & Report Submission Process Award Packages

OBJECTIVES OF THE AWARDS

Each year, leading HR trailblazers and people management practices are honoured at the Singapore HR Awards, and new benchmarks and standards for the HR profession developed. Each Award is a distinctive recognition by SHRI to mark the successes and accomplishments of people managers. Through the Awards, SHRI strives to equip people managers for their increasingly critical responsibility as Singapore enters its next phase of transformation, and reinforce the importance of developing our most important asset (human capital), so that we can continue to have an innovative and resilient workforce on the global stage. The annual Presentation Gala provides a platform for the HR fraternity to come together and celebrate their achievements, showcase successful HR initiatives and build a sense of shared identity and purpose.

BENEFITS OF THE AWARDS

The Awards enable HR professionals and organisations to share and showcase successful experiences and initiatives so that best practices can be adopted and/or adapted to meet different business needs.

SHARE / SHOWCASE SUCCESS

The Awards honour HR professionals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to HR in the workplace and workforce, i.e. quest in developing and championing excellent HR and people management practices that meet business and employee needs. They foster a great sense of pride and accomplishment amongst all in their organisations.

HONOUR

BENEFITS OF THE AWARDS

The Awards provide valuable insights and lessons on sound HR and people management practices, thus providing opportunities for all to further develop and improve themselves.

INSIGHTS

Singapore HR Awards winners are not conferred awards by nomination and automatic qualification, but are assessed across a set of stringent criteria by a panel of distinguished industry leaders.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

AGENDA

Overview of The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Objectives & Benefits

Categories

Judging Procedure Judging Criteria Panel of Judges Application & Report Submission Process Award Packages

CATEGORIES

Business HR Awards (2nd year running)

• Disruptive-Innovative
• Fast-Growing
• High-Performing
• Purpose-Driven

Leading HR Practices

• Employee Engagement, Alignment and Workplace

Harmony

• Employer Branding (2nd year running)
• HR Big Data & Analytics
• Human Resource Planning
• Learning & Development
• Total Rewards

Special Categories

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Fair & Inclusive Employment Practices
• Quality Work-Life Integration
• Workplace Safety and Heath

Individual Categories

• Leading CEO
• Leading HR Leader
• Leading HR Business Partner (2nd year running)
• Leading HR Professional (2nd year running)
• Manpower Journalism

Distinguished Awards

• HR Advocate
• Corporate HR
• Corporate HR Champion

Categories are open to the following types of organisations: Government Agencies, GLC, Large Enterprises & MNC, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Start-Up & Not-for-profit

BUSINESS HR AWARDS

Disruptive-Innovative (2nd year running)

This Award recognises organisations that incorporate Human Resources practices or strategies to steer innovation-driven growth and business excellence. These enable companies to drive innovation that redesigns and redefines the “norm”. Using organisation life cycle as the basis for discussion, share how Human Resources power up the business for success.

• Eg. Big Data, Human Resource Planning, Employee Engagement, HR Analytics, Learning & Development, Employee

Experience

2018 Winners:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

BUSINESS HR AWARDS

Fast-Growing (2nd Year Running)

This Award recognises companies that ramp up their operations by equipping the business with the right talent at the shortest possible time. Using organisation life cycle as the basis for discussion, share how Human Resources power up the business for success.

• Eg. Human Resource Planning, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Culture, Employee Experience,

Quality Work-Life Integration

2018 Winners:

Entry Requirements

• Companies must be in operation for at least 5 years
• Companies have to demonstrate a 10% (Start-Up / SME) / 5% (Government Agencies /

GLC / Large Enterprise / MNC) revenue growth or better every year for the last 3 years

• Certification is based on companies’ annual financials, which have to be verified by

auditors to be true and fair for all 5 years

• Full-time employees equivalent – 20 (Start-Up / SME) / 100 (Government Agencies /

GLC / Large Enterprise / MNC)

BUSINESS HR AWARDS

Fast-Growing (2nd Year Running)

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

BUSINESS HR AWARDS

High-Performing (2nd Year Running)

This Award recognises companies that have a sustainable high performance culture. They are able to support the company's growth by upscaling the human resources in both capability and mind- set so that the company can continue to grow in the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity (VUCA) environment. Using organisation life cycle as the basis for discussion, share how Human Resources power up the business for success.

• Eg. Change Management, Human Resource Planning, Leadership Management, Big Data, Total Rewards

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

BUSINESS HR AWARDS

Purpose-Driven (2nd Year Running)

This Award recognises companies that are steering towards a purpose-driven organisation. A purpose- driven organisation is one that demonstrates the ability to mobilise people towards a common purpose beyond the pursuit of profits. Using organisation life cycle as the basis for discussion, share how Human Resources power up the business for success.

• Eg. Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Human Resources Planning, Learning & Development, Employer

Engagement, Alignment & Relations, Total Rewards

2018 Winners:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

LEADING HR PRACTICES

Employee Engagement, Alignment & Workplace Harmony

This Award recognises an organisation’s ability to engage with, and acknowledge its Employees

• effectively. Through internal or external programmes, it fosters a culture that drives engagement,

purpose and alignment. By implementing the relevant strategies (eg: Change Management, Organisation Development, etc), organisations must also be effective in their communication with

• Employees. Aligning the organisation’s and individual’s purpose helps to ensure that the workplace

is conducive and harmonious.

2018 Winners:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

LEADING HR PRACTICES

Employer Branding (2nd Year Running)

This Award recognises an organisation’s ability to correctly represent it’s value proposition to both existing and potential staff. A positive employer branding means that the organisation has a good reputation in the market, giving the notion of being a great place to work. This will enhance the

• rganisation’s ability to attract and retain talents.

2018 Winners:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

LEADING HR PRACTICES

HR Big Data & Analytics

This Award recognises the application of a set of objectives that is aligned with the values of the organisations. By utilising big data to analyse and engage its employees, enhancing their performance and profitability. Technology is used to obtain insights that are most valuable to companies in enhancing recruitment & retention, employee engagement, productivity & KPI management, compensation & benefits.

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

LEADING HR PRACTICES

Human Resource Planning

This Award recognises talent identification, staffing, manpower planning, deployment, management and retention, recruitment and selection strategies and programmes. It seeks to achieve and nurture potential successors while effectively utilising its resources to ensure continuity of business needs.

2018 Winners:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

LEADING HR PRACTICES

Learning & Development

This Award recognises areas of training and development programmes that allow employees to learn, share and acquire knowledge that would enable them to perform and contribute more effectively to businesses, as well as to increase their employability.

2018 Winners:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

LEADING HR PRACTICES

Total Rewards

This Award recognises the measurements and management of performance of employees and business, and how metrics are developed and used to improve and award performance. The compensation, salary, benefits and rewards management programmes must be aligned with the business needs such as cost effectiveness, business growth, retention and etc.

2018 Winner:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

SPECIAL CATEGORIES

Corporate Social Responsibility

This Award recognises organisations that prioritise and encourage “Corporate Citizenship” from

• within. By doing so, organisations are able to drive change towards sustainability, contribute to

social and environmental benefits for all its stakeholders at a business and national level. To be considered effective, organisations must drive impactful and meaningful programmes that are integrated as part of the day-to-day business operations.

2018 Winners:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

SPECIAL CATEGORIES

Fair & Inclusive HR Practices

This Award recognises organisations that incorporate good practices to support fair employment. The

• rganisation has to show that recruitment and selection are based on merit and provides equal
• pportunity for training and development. It has to demonstrate that employees are fairly rewarded

based on their ability, performance, contribution and experience. The organisation has to put in place a progressive human resource management system that ensures fair treatment of all employees, abide by labour laws and adopt the Tripartite Guidelines.

2018 Winners:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

SPECIAL CATEGORIES

Quality Work-Life Integration

This Award recognises organisations that implement programmes which help employees achieve effective quality work-life balance to increase employee satisfaction, productivity, performance and

• retention. It also seeks to inform employees of health-related issues and matters and at the same

time, provide a platform and / or programmes that enable employees to have good physical and mental health.

2018 Winners:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

SPECIAL CATEGORIES

Workplace Safety & Health

This Award recognises organisations that implement programmes and systems which ensures high standards of health and safety for employees (regulated by the Workplace Safety & Health Act).

2018 Winner:

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

Leading CEO

This Award is bestowed to a CEO who demonstrates the ability to support, champion and endorse effective and innovative HR practices which addresses employee and organisational needs. The CEO should also illustrate personal leadership and integrity in driving diversity and flexibility in the

• rganisation. The Award is open to all individuals who have served the same industry and organisation

for a minimum period of 3 years.

2018 Winners:

Ng Aik-Phong Rio Goh Ramachandran Girish Payangatiri

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Individual Categories

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

Leading HR Leader

The Award is bestowed to an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership capability to oversee, conceptualise, initiate and implement innovative HR Practices. It aims to position the HR function as an effective strategic business partner that contributes to the success and achievement of the organisations’ business strategy and goals. This award is open to all individuals who have a minimum of 10 years of working experience in the HR field and have served a minimum of 3 years in the same organisation.

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Individual Categories

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

Leading HR Business Partner (2nd Year Running)

The Award is bestowed to an individual who is able to align business objectives with employees and

• management. The winner is a strong role-model, employee champion and organisational change

agent who makes the best use of the whole HR function. This Award is open to all HR Business Partner individuals who have a minimum of 8 years of working experience in the HR field.

2018 Winner:

Lynn Lim

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Individual Categories

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

Leading HR Professional (2nd Year Running)

This Award is bestowed to an individual in a managerial capacity with the ability to conceptualise and implement innovative HR practices that address the issues of human capital management and

• development. The winner displays qualities of leadership in the highest professional manner to benefit the
• rganisation. In doing so, contributes to the development of people who are closely integrated with the
• rganisation’s business strategy. This Award is open to all individuals who have a minimum of 5 years of

working experience in the HR field.

2018 Winner:

Faith Kua

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Individual Categories

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES Manpower Journalism Award

This Award recognises Journalists who have covered Human Capital related articles in Singapore. In today’s changing business environment, the media has an important role to play in bringing difficult issues to the front of people’s mind and providing analysis. HR management issues continue to be high on the agenda for all businesses and informative, fresh-thinking journalism continues to provoke debate and add to our knowledge and understanding of these issues. Requirements

• Journalists are required to submit original articles from 2018 that has impacted Singapore’s HR Community

Who can apply?

• Professional and freelance journalists based in Singapore.
• Applicants are required to submit their own application

Supporting documents These are optional but are encouraged to provide additional credibility to your submission, and may include:

• Letters of commendation from colleagues, editors or supervisors
• Previous Human Capital related articles / publications
• Positive feedback addressed to applicants to commend their work (must be dated and non-anonymous)

Joanna Seow The Straits Times, Singapore Press Holding

2018 Winner

The HR Advocate Award is bestowed to organisations which have achieved the same award in any of the following 3 categories for 3 years:

• Business HR Awards
• Leading HR Practices
• Special Categories

The 3 years is with reference to a period of 5 consecutive years, from 2015 – 2019 eg: “Learning & Development Award” (under Leading HR Practices Category) in 2015, 2016 and 2019

• r “Corporate Social Responsibility Award” (under Special Categories) in 2016, 2018 and 2019

The term “Advocate” is used to accord organisations which have shown drive, support and excellence in improving a particular aspect of HR; thus setting new benchmarks and standards for others to emulate.

DISTINGUISHED AWARDS HR Advocate Award

2018 Winners :

The Corporate HR Award is bestowed to organisations that have achieved overall effectiveness in their HR and people management practices, thus contributing to the needs of businesses, the profession, employees, industry and the nation. To be eligible for the Corporate HR Award, the applicant has to demonstrate effective, creative and proactive HR and people management practices in winning at least 4 awards. This must include at least 1 category each from the Business HR Awards, Leading HR Practices and Special Categories.

DISTINGUISHED AWARDS Corporate HR Award

2016 Winner: 2015 Winners:

The Corporate HR Champion Award is bestowed to organisations which have achieved the Corporate HR Awards for at least 3 years from 2012. An organisation should have demonstrated continuous, effective, creative and proactive HR & people management practices in the many areas of HR to be considered a role model, yardstick and ‘champion’ for others to emulate.

DISTINGUISHED AWARDS Corporate HR Champion Award

2016 Winner: 2015 Winners:

AGENDA

Overview of The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Objectives & Benefits Categories

Judging Procedure

Judging Criteria Panel of Judges Application & Report Submission Process Award Packages

JUDGING PROCEDURE

Organisational Visits

Organisational visits are conducted for potential HR Advocate, Corporate HR and Corporate HR Champion Awards recipients

Assessment

At least 3 judges will be assigned to assess each organisation. Evaluation is based on evidences that support the applications

Presentation / Interview

Individuals and representatives

• f
• rganisations who have applied for, or

have been nominated for the awards are invited for interviews. This will be their

• pportunity to further strengthen their

cases and to answer any questions that the judges may have

Final Evaluation

The Judging Panel meet to deliberate on the results and award recipients

AGENDA

Overview of The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Objectives & Benefits Categories Judging Procedure

Judging Criteria

Panel of Judges Application & Report Submission Process Award Packages

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points Organisation and Business Needs 80 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 10 Employee Needs 40 Industry / National Needs 10 Industry / National Needs 10 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points Organisation Needs 40 Organisation and Business Needs 50 Employee Needs 40 Employee Needs 30 National Needs 20 Industry / National Needs 20

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Organisational Categories

• 1. Contribution to Organisation and Business Needs
• Business focused HR initiatives in reference to economic / industry trends
• Engagement of key stakeholders
• Culture initiatives
• Innovative HR initiatives to support Business needs
• Involve employees in innovation and improvement of HR initiatives
• Employee value proposition
• Evidence of good / improved financial performance indicators (ROI, staff

turnover, leave claims, etc) through implementation of HR initiatives

JUDGING CRITERIA

For Organisational Categories

JUDGING CRITERIA

For Organisational Categories

• 2. Contribution to Employee Needs
• Employee participation in HR initiatives
• Evidence of strong executive team support and good employee working relations
• Evidence of good feedback channels and review programmes for HR initiatives
• Employees' well-being
• Evidence of good / improved non-financial performance indicators (3 year positive trend,

employee satisfaction, engagement, morale, etc) through implementation of HR initiatives

• 3. Contribution to Industry / National needs
• Support in HR initiatives introduced by government
• Achievements and contributions at the industry / national level in furthering HR initiatives

START-UP / NOT-FOR-PROFIT Points SME Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / GLC Points LARGE ENTERPRISE / MNC Points

Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Business Needs 35 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Contribution to Employee Needs 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Personal Attributes & Professional Development 25 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15 Contribution to Industry / National Level 15

JUDGING CRITERIA SCORE

For Individual Categories

• 1. Contribution to Organisation and Business Needs
• Reduces costs and improves employee productivity
• Aligns HR with organisational objectives and business needs
• Effectively implements HR practices through good change management process to achieve sustaining solution
• Enhances

image and effectiveness

• f

the HR function that serves business needs through action plans/strategies relating to current trends

• Enhances company's image through sound and innovative HR programmes
• Effectively communicates his/her vision and directions of the business
• Possesses proven track record of having effectively managed a substantial change agenda

2. Contribution to Employee Needs

• Fosters good employee relations, promotes employee satisfaction and talent retention
• Exhibits exceptional business facilitation and management of stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• Improves the well-being of fellow employees
• Encourages employee contributions and attends to their feedbacks
• Inspires and motivates his/her staff through progressive staff development and self-improvement programmes

JUDGING CRITERIA

For Individual Categories

• 3. Personal Attributes and Professional Development
• Demonstrates good rapport and continuously builds networks with related professionals/
• rganisations
• Business-savvy, with good knowledge of HR
• Constantly upgrades and acquires new business and HR knowledge to add value to

himself/herself and the profession

• Responds, adapts and stays flexible to internal and external changes
• Shows resilience and perseverance; self-motivated and responsible

4. Contribution to Industry / National Needs

• Actively involves in community service on behalf of organisation
• Provides excellent service to the HR services, internal departments and other organisations

sound HR services and solutions

• Possesses good reputation in furthering HR standards in Singapore and/or overseas

JUDGING CRITERIA

For Individual Categories

AGENDA

Overview of The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Objectives & Benefits Categories Judging Procedure Judging Criteria

Panel of Judges

Application & Report Submission Process Award Packages

PANEL OF JUDGES

Johnathon Ng

Head of Group Human Resources Woh Hup

Lead Judge Aileen Tan

Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Singtel

Ajit Iyer

Managing Director, HR Worldwide Operations, Applied Material

Charlie Ang

Founding President, The Innovators Institute

Charmaine Sim

Director of Operations, CTC Global Pte Ltd

PANEL OF JUDGES

Chee Tung Leong

CEO and Co-Founder, EngageRocket

Cynthia Lee

Director of Human Resources, AWWA

Dilys Boey

Partner, ASEAN People Advisory Services Leader, Ernst & Young

Derrick Kon

CEO, CEO Solutions

Eugene Lam

Senior HR Director, Danaher Corporation, Dental Platform

Felix Loh

Chief Executive Officer Gardens By the Bay

PANEL OF JUDGES

Frank Koo

Head of Talent Solutions, Southeast Asia, Korea & Japan, LinkedIn

FT Liu

CEO, Professional Supremacy Corporation

Dr Fermin Diez

Deputy CEO and Group Director, Human Capital Development Group, National Council of Social Service

Gary Lee

Global Head of Leadership & Organizational Development, Sivantos

Ho Wee Ling

Vice President, HR, SEA SAP Asia

Hong Siu Ming

Senior Vice President - Head of Group Rewards and Employee Engagement and Head of HR Business Partnering, Great Eastern

PANEL OF JUDGES

James Foo

Head of Group Human Resources, ABR Holdings

Jaclyn Lee

Chief Human Resources Officer, Singapore University of Design & Technology

James Lim

Chief Advisor & Consultant, Solutions Advisors & Consultants

Lawrence Tan

Consultant, Singapore Polytechnic International

Koh Joo Khim

Director, Office of Human Resources, Nanyang Technological University

Khia-Tat Lim

Head of Human Resource, Alzheimer's Disease Association

PANEL OF JUDGES

May Leng Kwok

Regional Head – APAC, CIPD Asia

Mayank Parekh

CEO, IHRP

Nohrinyl E Verzosa

Head of HR – APAC, Tata Communications

Patrick Sia Seng Heng

Assistant Director, Corporate Planning Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)

Philip Lee

Training Professional & Business Excellence Advisory, Mastery Connection Consultancy

Philippa Penfold

CEO, People Collider

PANEL OF JUDGES

Victor Mills

Chief Executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce

Roy Chan

Director, Organisation Development & Performance Management, Surbana Jurong

Syed Ali Abbas

Group HR Director, Global Fashion Group

Sam Neo

Founder & Chief People Officer, People Mentality Inc

Rachel Foo

Country Head, Human Resources, Merck Pte Ltd

AGENDA

Overview of The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Objectives & Benefits Categories Judging Procedure Judging Criteria Panel of Judges

Application & Report Submission Process

Award Packages

Application closes on 30 April (Tuesday), 5pm

Type Application Fee*

Start-Up / Not-for-Profit S$50 per Category Submission SME S$100 per Category Submission Government Agencies / GLC / Large Enterprise / MNC S$150 per Category Submission 3 year Submission Category (Unlimited) S$1,500

Note: * Application fee not including GST Payment by:

• Cheque made payable to “SHRI” or Bank Transfer:

APPLICATION DETAILS

Name of Bank: DBS Bank Ltd Account Number: 001-052623-5 (Current Account) Branch Code: 001 Bank Code: 7171 SWIFT Code: DBSSSGSG Branch Name: DBS MBFC Branch Name of Account: Singapore Human Resources Institute

Entry Requirements – Not-for-Profit

• A society under the Registry of Society (ROS); or
• A company limited by guarantee (CLG) under the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory

Authority (ACRA); or

• A trust under the Office of Commissioner of Charities (COC)

Entry Requirements – SME

• Qualification based on SPRING Singapore’s definition of SMEs
• Turnover less than S$100 million or 200 employees

Entry Requirements – Start-Up

• Be a Singapore-based company with core activities carried out in Singapore
• Be incorporated under ACRA for less than 5 years
• Be able to evidence substantial innovative and intellectual content for its products and /
• r services and / or applications
• Have high growth potential

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Submission Deadline: 15 May (Wednesday), 5pm

Submit to: The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Secretariat Singapore Human Resources Institute 10 Eunos Road 8, #13-07, Singapore Post Centre, South Lobby, Singapore 408600 Accessible MRT Station: Paya Lebar MRT Items to Submit:

• 5 x Thumb drives of report with supporting documents, in PDF format
• 1 x hardcopy of report with supporting documents

REPORT SUBMISSION

• Include a 1-page Executive Summary
• Double spaced, Arial and Font Size 12, single sided on A4 sized paper
• Maximum length of the report (excluding charts, diagrams,

appendices, tables, references, etc.): 2,000 words for each Award submission

REPORT FORMAT

Reports for each of the Business HR Awards, Leading HR Practices and Special Categories should essentially answer the following questions:

• 1. A brief description of how the HR practices have contributed in making a difference to the
• rganisation / profession. Please attach relevant documents (e.g. organisation’s newsletters,

brochures, videos / thumb drives, write-ups and/or testimonials) in support of your application.

• 2. Why do you think these HR practices are innovative and creative?
• 3. How have these HR practices contributed to the organisation and business needs?
• 4. How have these HR practices contributed to meet your employees’ needs?
• 5. How have these HR practices contributed to the profession / industry / community and / or

country?

REPORT FORMAT

• SHOW evidence of continuous improvement (especially in the past year)
• LINK initiatives to results via analytical metrics’, tables, charts
• REINFORCE reports with measures of positive trends and quality
• FOLLOW the report format – be as short as possible, but as long as necessary

TIPS

• PLAGIARISM
• REPEATED REPORTS from previous submissions
• COPY & PASTE reports for multiple categories
• DEVIATE from the report requirements
• NO EVIDENCE of positive trends, measures, results

ABSOLUTE NO-NOs

• Organisations will be informed of presentation dates and panel
• f judges
• Organisations are encouraged to adhere to the allocated dates
• Organisations participating will be given 20 minutes to present

for each Award

PRESENTATION SESSION

TIMELINE

15 MAY 2019, 5PM Close of report submission 30 APRIL 2019, 5PM Close of e-Application submission JUNE 2019

• Notification of Award Recipients of The Singapore HR Awards 2019
• R.S.V.P of Awards Package

27 AUG 2019

• Announcement of Winners at The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Presentation Gala

MID MAY – MID JUNE 2019

• Presentations / Interviews for shortlisted nominees
• Organisational Visits (Organisations which are potential of the HR Advocate, Corporate HR and

Corporate HR Champion Awards will be required to prepare an interview with the Judging Panel at their own premises)

AGENDA

Overview of The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Objectives & Benefits Categories Judging Procedure Judging Criteria Panel of Judges Application & Report Submission Process

Award Packages

Award Packages

For Start-Up / Not-for-Profit

Note: 1) All organisations that have been conferred with a Leading Award / Special Mention will be required to purchase 1 of the award packages. 2) Packages entitlements are subjected to change by SHRI without prior notice and approval.

Entitlements BRASS ($1,588 +) BRONZE ($2,088+ ) COPPER ($3,088+)

Event Passes to The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Presentation Gala 3 5 10 Corporate Listing in The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Congratulatory Ad in The Straits Times Yes Yes Yes Corporate Listing on The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Microsite Yes Yes Yes Entitled to use The Singapore HR Awards Logo for Employer Branding / Recruitment Ads Yes Yes Yes Digital Photographs of Event Yes Yes Yes Award Plaque (s) Yes Yes Yes Full page / Advertisement feature in The Singapore HR Awards 2019 – Spotlight Publication at the Presentation Gala 1 1 1

AWARD PACKAGES

For SME

Note: 1) All organisations that have been conferred with a Leading Award / Special Mention will be required to purchase 1 of the award packages. 2) Packages entitlements are subjected to change by SHRI without prior notice and approval.

Entitlements SILVER ($4,488+) GOLD ($5,588+) PREMIUM ($6,688+) PLATINUM ($7,788+) Event Passes to The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Presentation Gala Corporate Table (10 pax) Corporate Table (10 pax) Premium Table (10 pax) Premium Table (10 pax) Corporate Listing in The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Congratulatory Ad in The Straits Times Corporate Listing Corporate Listing Corporate Identity Corporate Identity Corporate Listing on The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Microsite Yes Yes Yes Yes Entitled to use The Singapore HR Awards Logo for Employer Branding / Recruitment Ads Yes Yes Yes Yes Digital Photographs of Event Yes Yes Yes Yes Award Plaque (s) Yes Yes Yes Yes Full page / Advertisement feature in The Singapore HR Awards 2019 – Spotlight Publication at the Presentation Gala 1 1 2 2 Congratulatory Beverage 1 Wine 1 Wine 1 Champagne 1 Champagne

AWARD PACKAGES

For Government Agencies / GLC / Large Enterprise / MNC

Entitlements SILVER ($5,588+) GOLD ($6,688+) PREMIUM ($7,788+) PLATINUM ($8,888+) Event Passes to The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Presentation Gala Corporate Table (10 pax) Corporate Table (10 pax) Premium Table (10 pax) Premium Table (10 pax) Corporate Listing in The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Congratulatory Ad in The Straits Times Corporate Listing Corporate Listing Corporate Identity Corporate Identity Corporate Listing on The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Microsite Yes Yes Yes Yes Entitled to use The Singapore HR Awards Logo for Employer Branding / Recruitment Ads Yes Yes Yes Yes Digital Photographs of Event Yes Yes Yes Yes Award Plaque (s) Yes Yes Yes Yes Full page / Advertisement feature in The Singapore HR Awards 2019 – Spotlight Publication at the Presentation Gala 1 1 2 2 Congratulatory Beverage 1 Wine 1 Wine 1 Champagne 1 Champagne

Note: 1) All organisations that have been conferred with a Leading Award / Special Mention will be required to purchase 1 of the award packages. 2) Packages entitlements are subjected to change by SHRI without prior notice and approval.

For enquiries, please contact :

Tony Tong | email: tonytong@shri.org.sg | DID: 6422-3792 Nurul Amira | email: nurulamira@shri.org.sg | DID: 6422-3773 Singapore Human Resources Institute 10 Eunos Road 8, #13-07 Singapore Post Centre, South Lobby Singapore 408600 Download The Singapore HR Awards Application Form: http://shri.org.sg/HR-award-online- application-2019-general-v3-web.pdf Download Manpower Journalism Award Application Form: http://shri.org.sg/HR-award-online- application-2019-manpower-journalism-v2-web.pdf

Thank you