LIFE AT WORK - 2023 Winners

Congratulations 2023 Winners

Congratulations to all winners who have pioneered best practices in their own respective industries in creating increasingly diverse, inclusive and family-friendly workplaces.

Outstanding Practice

Outstanding Practices in Workplace Environment Initiatives

This award is dedicated to acknowledging exemplary efforts in creating employee- or family-friendly office environments, along with providing outstanding work facilities, including collaborative spaces.

Winner

NI Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

2nd Runner Up

Shell Malaysia

Outstanding Practices in HR Digitalisation Initiatives

This award acknowledges excellence in the digitalisation of HR information or transactions, enhancing accessibility for all employees, and leveraging data for the generation of insightful business intelligence.

Winner

CIBA VISION Johor Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

Nexperia Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

PEOPLElogy Development Sdn. Bhd.

Outstanding Practices for Young Graduate Initiatives

To acknowledge initiatives that not only support hiring, retention, and career progression but also provide essential support tailored to the unique needs of millennials within the organisation

Winner

Shell Malaysia

1st Runner Up

Malayan Banking Berhad

2nd Runner Up

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

Outstanding Practices in Flexible Work Arrangement Initiatives

This award recognises exemplary efforts in guaranteeing the accessibility of flexible work arrangements, work-life benefits, and related initiatives within an organisation, custom-tailored to meet the needs of various job roles and diverse demographic groups.

Winner

Shell Malaysia

1st Runner Up

Veritas Architects Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

Outstanding Practices in Talent Development Initiatives

Initiatives dedicated to championing impactful training programs that facilitate the meaningful and relevant development of a diverse workforce

Winner

Ranhill Utilities Berhad

1st Runner Up

AIA IT (M) Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

SKF Bearing Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Outstanding Practices for Initiating Women In the Workplace

Initiatives that champion the hiring, retention, and career progression of women, including innovative strategies to reintegrate women into the workforce after career breaks

Winner

Dexcom Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

IBM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Nexperia Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Outstanding Practices in Employee Engagement Initiatives

Initiatives focused on strategically enhancing employee engagement to foster a more vibrant and positive organisational culture.

Winner

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

1st Runner Up

PwC Malaysia

2nd Runner Up

Wipro Unza (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Outstanding Practices for Diversity Hiring Initiatives

Initiatives that bolster the recruitment process, enhance employee retention, and promote diverse career progression across various demographics.

Winner

Malayan Banking Berhad

1st Runner Up

Above Creative Events (M) Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

SGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Care Initiatives

This award highlights exceptional initiatives prioritising employees’ well-being amid crises, encompassing family-friendly facilities and a comprehensive array of work-life benefits.

SME / Sole Proprietorship and Public Sector Category

Winner

VISTA Laser Eye Center Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

Central Force International Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

iTrain (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Malaysian and International Organisation Category

Winner

bp Malaysia

1st Runner Up

Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Robert Bosch Sdn. Bhd.

Sustainability & DEI

This award to recognise the organisational strategies that propel sustainability while concurrently championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

SME / Sole Proprietorship and Public Sector Category

Winner

Cyberview Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

Smiths Detection Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Great CSA Management

Malaysian and International Organisation Category

Winner

Shell Malaysia

1st Runner Up

PwC Malaysia

2nd Runner Up

Biocon Biologics (Biocon Sdn.Bhd.)

Best Leadership Team

This award honors the leadership team that collaborates to collectively create, propel, and advocate for Diversity and Inclusion within the organisation, leading to impactful outcomes.

SME / Sole Proprietorship and Public Sector Category

Winner

Mulia Property Development Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

VISTA Laser Eye Center Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Respack Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

Malaysian and International Organisation Category

Winner

DHL Information Services (Asia-Pacific) Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

CIBA VISION Johor Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn. Bhd.

Promising Young HR

This award aims to acknowledge and showcase emerging young talent with five or fewer years of HR experience who have strategically influenced their organisation.

Public Sector Category

Winner

Mr. Isyraq Akram

Yayasan Pahang

1st Runner Up

Mr. Ahmad Murad Mohd

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad

2nd Runner Up

Ms. Nurul Ella Syaziela Sabhan​

PKNS Real Estate Sdn. Bhd.

SME/ Sole Proprietorship And Public Sector Category

Winner

Ms. Tanaletchumy Ganasan​

Central Force International Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

Ms. Gui Ke Wei

Titanfour Business Solutions Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Ms. Laila Nabilah

PEOPLElogy Development Sdn. Bhd.

International Category

Winner

Ms. Resha Pillai​

SEEK (JobStreet.com Shared Services Sdn. Bhd.)

1st Runner Up

Ms. Natalie Ch’ng

Boston Scientific Medical Device (M) Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Ms. Norhidayah Abdullah

Analog Devices Malaysia Sdn.Bhd.

Malaysian Organisation Category

Winner

Ms. Norlieyana Roos Affandey

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad

1st Runner Up

Mr. Ahmad Nashshahfiq Adnan

UDA Holdings Berhad

2nd Runner Up

Ms. Liow Pei Ling

The RUMA Hotel and Residences

CHRO Champion

This award distinguishes and celebrates the outstanding leadership of Company CHROs who, through strategic policies, demonstrate exceptional leadership and contribute to holistic improvement by aligning business goals with the evolving needs of the workforce.

Public Sector Category

Winner

Datin Hajah Nor Aza Abd Aziz

Yayasan Pahang

1st Runner Up

Ms. Shuhaibahtulaslamiah Hurmuzan

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad

2nd Runner Up

Ms. Diyana Ibrahim @ Musa

PKNS Real Estate Sdn. Bhd.

SME/ Sole Proprietorship And Public Sector Category

Winner

Ms. Ng Mooi Chin

Above Creative Events (M) Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

Ms. Monica Wong

VISTA Laser Eye Center Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Ms. Elly Yong

Dpstar Thermo Control Electrics Sdn. Bhd.

International Category

Winner

Mr. Paul Thomas

SEEK (JobStreet.com Shared Services Sdn. Bhd.)

1st Runner Up

Ms. Mehriban Ayubova

bp Malaysia

2nd Runner Up

Ms. Dimitra Manis

S&P Global

Malaysian Organisation Category

Winner

Datuk (Dr.) Nora Manaf

Malayan Banking Berhad

1st Runner Up

Mr. Iskandar Shah Zulkarnain

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad

2nd Runner Up

Mr. Reza Huzairi Zainudin

UDA Holdings Berhad

CEO Champion

This award recognise the top leader in the organisation who has championed the Diversity and Inclusion connecting it to MADANI concept, which includes sustainability, care, compassion, respect, innovation, prosperity, and trust.

Public Sector Category

Winner

Datuk Wira (Dr.) Aria Putera Ismail

Small Medium EnterpriseDevelopment Bank Malaysia Berhad

1st Runner Up

Sr. Hj. Fakru Radzi Ab Ghani

PKNS Real Estate Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

YH Dato’ Indera Mahmud Mohd Nawawi

Yayasan Pahang

SME/ Sole Proprietorship And Public Sector Category

Winner

Dato’ Sri Dr. Haji Irmohizam Haji Ibrahim

World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur

1st Runner Up

Ms. Teoh Bee Lay

Titanfour Business Solutions Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Mr. Tzong Lee & Mr. Zare Lee

Trapo Marketing Sdn. Bhd.

International Category

Winner

Dr. James J. Govindasamy

CIBA VISION Johor Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

Ms. Catherine Lian

IBM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Mr. Peter Bithos

SEEK (JobStreet.com Shared Services Sdn. Bhd.)

Malaysian Organisation Category

Winner

Mr. Charles Brewer

Pos Malaysia Berhad

1st Runner Up

Dato’ Abdul Rahman Ahmad

CIMB Bank Berhad

2nd Runner Up

Mr. Liew Tian Xiong

EcoWorld Development Group Berhad

Best Organisation

This award acknowledges the organisation that demonstrates the most exemplary efforts in promoting a positive and flourishing work environment through outstanding initiatives in Work-Life Practices and DEI

Best Organisation (Championing Work-Life Practices)

Public Sector Category

Winner

Yayasan Pahang

1st Runner Up

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad

2nd Runner Up

PKNS Real Estate Sdn. Bhd.

Best Organisation (Championing Work Life Practices & started on looking into DEI)

SME/ Sole Proprietorship And Public Sector Category

Winner

VISTA Laser Eye Center Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

Dpstar Thermo Control Electric Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Respack Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

International Organisation Category

Winner

CIBA VISION Johor Sdn. Bhd.

1st Runner Up

SEEK (JobStreet.com Shared Services Sdn. Bhd.)

2nd Runner Up

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

Malaysian Organisation Category

Winner

Malayan Banking Berhad

1st Runner Up

BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn. Bhd.

2nd Runner Up

Veritas Architects Sdn. Bhd.