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The Star
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Apple ranks first among Singapore's best employers
Singapore's Best Employers 2025 ranks the top 250 firms among companies and institutions with at least 200 employees. — The Straits Times SINGAPORE: Tech giant Apple has retained its ranking as Singapore's best employer in an annual league table compiled by The Straits Times and global research company Statista. Rounding up the top five are Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (Heineken Asia Pacific), BMW Group Asia, The Lego Group and GSK. Singapore's Best Employers 2025 ranks the top 250 firms among companies and institutions with at least 200 employees. It is based on an online survey conducted in October and November 2024 that allowed eligible employees to recommend their own company as well as other employers within the same sector. The survey attracted responses from about 14,000 staff from 2,000 or so organisations in 27 sectors. The sector with the most number of employers was government services, with 24 on the top 250 list this year, said Statista analyst Wu Ruoh-Yiang. The sector includes ministries and statutory boards. Topping the government services sector list was the Singapore Civil Defence Force at 81st overall, followed by sovereign wealth fund GIC (83) and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (90). Wu noted that there has been a steady increase in the number of awardees within the government services sector over the past five years. 'This strong showing may be linked to Singapore's global reputation for government excellence,' she said. — The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Apple retains top spot among Singapore's best employers, with Asia Pacific Breweries at No. 2
Tech giant Apple has retained its ranking as Singapore's best employer. PHOTO: ST FILE Apple retains top spot among Singapore's best employers, with Asia Pacific Breweries at No. 2 SINGAPORE – Tech giant Apple has retained its ranking as Singapore's best employer in an annual league table compiled by The Straits Times and global research company Statista. Rounding up the top five are Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (Heineken Asia Pacific), BMW Group Asia, The Lego Group and GSK . Singapore's Best Employers 2025 ranks the top 250 firms among companies and institutions that have at least 200 employees here. It is based on an online survey conducted in October and November 2024 that allowed eligible employees to recommend their own company as well as other employers within the same sector. The survey attracted responses from about 14,000 staff from 2,000 or so organisations in 27 sectors. The sector with the most number of employers was government services, with 24 on the top 250 list this year, said Statista analyst Wu Ruoh-Yiang. This sector includes ministries and statutory boards. Topping the government services sector list was the Singapore Civil Defence Force at 81st overall, followed by sovereign wealth fund GIC (83) and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (90). Ms Wu noted that there has been a steady increase in the number of awardees within the government services sector over the past five years. 'This strong showing may be linked to Singapore's global reputation for government excellence,' she said. Ms Swechha Mohapatra, an Institute for Human Resource Professionals certified senior professional, noted that rising rankings in the government services sector could also be attributed to purpose-driven work that contributes to nationwide initiatives. As a result, jobs in the government sector may even be more appealing to new work entrants who value meaningful roles. She added that in an uncertain environment, both employers and employees turn to the Government for stability and policies that align with the changing environment and employee needs. Ms Mohapatra noted that policies like the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests have attracted talented employees, making government roles 'equally competitive' with those in the private sector. With the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests – in effect since Dec 1, 2024 – both office and non-office staff can formally submit flexi-work requests. BMW Group Asia, a new entrant to the list of best employers, came in at No. 3. The company's managing director Lars Nielsen said the company supports workers' ambitions and encourages them to step out of their comfort zones and explore new fields of interest. 'If you are going to spend a majority of your time during the week at work, it's important that it's interesting, and even fun, at times,' he added. 'In today's world, salary and benefits aren't enough to retain talent that is looking for a career, and not just a job.' BMW Group Asia employee Gopinath Uthirapathi said the company's commitment to growing his professional development has resonated with him. 'What matters the most to me is the opportunity to do more and make an impact. The company and its leadership always have one eye on the company and another eye on its people,' he said. Mr Gopinath Uthirapathi said BMW Group Asia's commitment to growing his professional development has resonated with him. PHOTO: COURTESY OF GOPINATH UTHIRAPATHI Food and beverage company Koufu Group, another new entrant, said it conducts annual benchmarking exercises to ensure its salary packages remain attractive and competitive within the industry. Its chief financial officer Chua Sher Lin said the company, which came in seventh on the list, places importance on variable compensation, directly linking rewards to an individual's sales performance, the respective outlets and broader business units. The tiered incentive scheme has offered the potential for high-performing and loyal employees to increase their overall annual income by up to 30 per cent, said Koufu. Training programmes, which include food safety certification and customer service excellence courses, have also been part of its retention strategy to encourage improvement and innovation. This has led to 50 per cent of its 1,500-strong workforce having been with Koufu for more than three years. Ms Tracy Tan's role as an assistant manager in Koufu's learning and development department includes helping staff find purpose in their job and empowering them to create value and take pride in their work. 'I want to inspire hope, drive positive change, foster continuous learning and build resilience within our team. Koufu has given me the platform and trust to make this possible,' she said. Ms Tracy Tan, who works in the learning and development department at Koufu Group, helps staff find purpose in their job. PHOTO: COURTESY OF TRACY TAN Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis, which was ranked 38th in 2024, rose to ninth place this year. Ms Clarinda Ng, a patient advocacy manager at Novartis, said the company's 'unbossed' style of working has helped her navigate work more independently. 'That kind of trust and flexibility have been key drivers to my growth, both professionally and personally.' Ms Clarinda Ng said the 'unbossed' style of working at Novartis has helped her navigate work more independently. PHOTO: NOVARTIS How the survey was done The online survey was conducted anonymously. Participants could openly state their opinion without influence from their employer. Staff members were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family on a scale from 0 to 10 – where 0 means 'I wouldn't recommend my employer under any circumstances'. They were also asked questions in areas such as working conditions, salary, career growth potential and company image. The survey found that the strongest correlation with an employee's willingness to recommend their employer was their company's image. This was followed by factors like work atmosphere and the potential for career development. Ms Wu from Statista said statements such as 'employees speak highly of their employer', 'management is loyal to employees', and 'there is a climate of fairness and trust' showed particularly high correlations. 'This highlights the importance of reputation and workplace culture in shaping positive employee perceptions,' she noted. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Singapore's Best Employers 2025
Singapore's Best Employers 2025 Singapore's Best Employers 2025 is a large-scale and comprehensive employer study that assesses the attractiveness of employers in Singapore based on an independent employee survey. Tens of thousands of evaluations, the opinions of thousands of employees and the scores for hundreds of companies were taken into account. The 250 highest-scoring employers were recognised. Methodology Any company with at least 200 staff is eligible for the ranking. Global data firm Statista pre-researched an initial list of more than 2,000 employers using industry lists, employer databases and desk research. To capture other eligible businesses that are not part of the initial list, the question on the name of one's employer is an open-ended one. Employers were grouped into one of the following 27 industries: Construction Oil & Gas Operations, Mining and Chemicals Utilities Engineering, Manufacturing Automotive (Automotive & Suppliers) Aerospace & Defence Drugs & Biotechnology Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Technology Hardware & Equipment Healthcare Equipment & Services Packaged Goods Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco\ Transportation & Logistics Banking & Financial Services Insurance Telecommunications Services, Cable Suppliers IT, Internet, Software & Services Professional Services Media & Advertising Business Services & Supplies Real Estate Government Services Education Healthcare & Social Retail & Wholesale Clothing, Shoes, Sports Equipment Restaurants & Food Services Travel & Leisure To facilitate evaluations of one's employer and other employers within one's industry, Statista conducted the survey anonymously through online access panels. The panels are provided by professional survey companies and often used in consumer research to reach out to specific target groups. Participants register and are invited to take part in surveys for which they qualify according to their socio-demographic data. For the employer study, participants with diverse socio-demographic backgrounds were invited, from which a representative sample of employees working part-time or full-time for large companies in Singapore could be generated. Eligible employees were also invited via The Straits Times' website to participate during the field phase (September to beginning of November 2024), and thousands were directed to complete the online survey on Statista's platform. The final sample comprised over 14,000 employees. In total, more than 380,000 recommendations were evaluated. The evaluation was based on two distinct criteria: Direct recommendations: Respondents were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their employer to friends and family. The responses were graded on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means 'I wouldn't recommend my employer under any circumstances' and 10 means 'I would definitely recommend my employer'. Indirect recommendations: Employees were also asked about their willingness to recommend other employers within their industry. Respondents were shown an industry list of pre-researched employers and asked to give an opinion on those that stood out, either positively or negatively (Response options: 'would recommend', 'would not recommend', 'no opinion') Employers received a calculated score based on the direct and indirect recommendations, with a greater weighting given to direct recommendations. If available, their score from the previous year was also included with a small weighting. Finally, they were ranked based on their total score. Scores can theoretically reach a maximum of 10 and a minimum of 0. Companies' scores within the ranking lie between 8.68 and 7.11. The scores of the 250 awarded companies are above average and constitute the best 11 per cent of eligible companies in the basic list. For the purpose of further analyses and editorial input, respondents were asked more than 40 questions. They could rate their employer on various aspects of their job (from salary and work-life balance to potential for development), their work environment (colleagues and superiors, and equipment) as well as the reputation of their employer (image and growth). The rate of agreement/disagreement regarding the statements was measured on a five-point Likert scale. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 Best Employers list names Phoebe Putney Health System as third highest-rated in Georgia
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) has been named to the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2025 by Statista. PPHS is the third highest rated in the state of Georgia to be recognized on the 'Best Midsize Employers' List and is one of the 13 companies based in Georgia. 'We are proud to be southwest Georgia's largest employer, and we are honored to receive this recognition that reflects our dedication to creating a positive work environment for the 5,500 members of the Phoebe Family,' said President and CEO of PPHS, Scott Steiner. 'Phoebe's greatest asset is our people. We know our organization thrives when our employees thrive, and we thank them for their hard work and their service to our patients and our communities.' Forbes and Statista selected America's Best Employers 2025 through an independent survey from a vast sample of over 217,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. They say more than 6.5 million employer evaluations were considered. PPHS's leadership says they hope this will assist in hiring efforts and encourage the community to apply for the numerous clinical and non-clinical roles they offer. Find out details about those available jobs and submit a job application at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Westlake Included in Forbes' America's Best Employers 2025 List
HOUSTON, April 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that it has been named on the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers 2025." Forbes selected the "America's Best Employers 2025" through an independent survey of over 217,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the United States. "We are honored to receive this recognition and are deeply proud of the incredible team we have built at Westlake," said Jean-Marc Gilson, president and chief executive officer. "Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and this award reflects our ongoing dedication to creating a workplace where everyone makes a difference and feels valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives, and this recognition is a testament to that philosophy." About Westlake: Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe, and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's website at View source version on Contacts Chip Swearnganmediarelations@ 1-713-960-9111 Sign in to access your portfolio
