mystarjob.com, Saturday 21 March 2015 13 Employees at Sime Darby Property say… Ameera Nur Diana Munawar, development executive I have a background in engineering, and it made perfect sense for me to work at Sime Darby Property. When I joined, I knew that a career with Sime Darby Property would open up limitless possibilities, opportunities and exposure. I am always learning. The diverse work culture in Sime Darby Property enables me to get an inside look into the overall development supply chain, from developing oil palm land right up to the final delivery of products to the end users. In addition, being a part of the company’s business processes allows me to have clear insights on the property development industry in Malaysia. Sime Darby is an internationally renowned name. It’s also an industry leader in various industries, predominantly in property and plantation. Being a part of Sime Darby Property not only means that I get to be a part of the crème de la crème of the industry, but it also means that I belong to a much larger second family. I feel that the company does not only focus on its core business. It also places a strong emphasis in creating a warm and sustainable work ambience. I enjoy working here. It always feels good to go to work in the morning. A sustainable future By embracing an inclusive culture that supports diverse talent, Sime Darby Property has become an employer of choice in Malaysia. Its positive brand reputation comes from the way employees are encouraged to learn and grow. According to Zulkifli Zainal, executive vice-president of Group human resources, “In Sime Darby, we celebrate value creation and nurture continuous improvement. What this means is that we derive great satisfaction when we develop and discover potential leaders just as much as when we find new land in Africa or win a large development project in the UK. “We have made a lot of progress developing leaders who deliver superior business performances while staying grounded to our values of respect, integrity, enterprise and excellence. Sime Darby will continue to prepare the next generation of leaders to meet the Group’s strategic goals, evolve and stay relevant with the constantly changing global business landscape.” These sustainable best practices are further defined in the Group’s human capital strategies: Development 1 Leadership Sime Darby places a strong emphasis in developing talent across all levels from senior I have always wanted to be a part of something ambitious. Sime Darby Property fits the bill. This company is the largest property developer in Malaysia and is still growing. More importantly, I admire the company’s drive and success which stems from having a positive work culture and a caring attitude. At Sime Darby Property, employees are well taken care of. We are provided with a good balance of work and play! One of the best things that happens at Sime Darby Property is that support begins the moment one seeks it. The company offers equal employment Kanesan Velusamy, development manager management to junior employees. High performers and high potentials are identified and provided with developmental opportunities that span beyond classroom trainings e.g. coaching, job rotation and project exposure and overseas assignments to large projects such as Battersea in London. 2 Training and Development Sustainability orientation is one of the seven leadership competencies that form part of the leadership training module. Three years ago, Sime Darby rolled out a mandatory group-wide Core Executive Programme for all employees from executive-level to senior vice presidents. Sustainability has been embedded as one of the curriculums in the leadership programmes, with the employees embarking on sustainable or corporate social responsibility projects, which are currently scaled to the overseas offices in Indonesia, China, Hong Kong and Thailand. 3 Succession Management A rigorous succession management process has been put in place at both at the division-level and at the higher group-level. A robust and transparent process is in place to in identify and assess opportunity, clear performance indicators, plenty of resources and countless training programmes for employees to continuously learn and improve their skills. Such platforms are crucial for anyone hoping to pursue a successful career. Sime Darby Property is where endless opportunities await. In addition, being a part of this company is more than just being in a group of talented people, it also means being able to challenge each other positively while growing together to develop and improve the quality of life for the rakyat. Sime Darby Property is one of the top-notch and reputable entities in the property sector, with a proven track record in HR. I work in this organisation because it offers a better environment for work life balance, with ample opportunities for learning and career advancement. The company rewards innovation – this blends nicely with my proactive style. I like the fact that I am also given the opportunity to constantly challenge myself. Sime Darby Property provides me room for growth in order to help me achieve my career goals. I had obtained my MBA and PMP in the last 10 years while working for Mohd Helmi Marzuki, executive Timothy Wong Wai Chuen, sales manager the company. The working culture in this company gives me great enthusiasm and makes me look forward to going to work every day. I wholeheartedly share the company’s core values. We work as a great team and I am proud to be an employee here. I admire greatly the company’s products, management philosophy and values. I see a lot of effort put into giving value-added services to employees. For example, the company has a “Talent Management Policy” which is a stepping stone for career advancement and grooms employees for their next role. The company has rewarded me professionally, personally and financially. Sime Darby Property is a wellestablished company with good track record and brand reputation. The stability of the company, good working environment and great employee stories were the attractions for me to come and work for the company. I feel that the company supports my career aspirations and therefore, looks after my future. I am encouraged to grow within the ranks, as there are clear and structured succession and talent management programmes available to keep me motivated and help me grow towards the next level. Sime Darby Property is such a big part of my life. The working culture is among the best. From when I joined as a fresh graduate until today, with my status as a married man, Sime Darby Property has always been there for me. Sime Darby Group at a glance performance curve, and award differentiated total rewards for top performers. The purpose of this framework is to improve business result with sustainable performance. l Founded in 1910 l Presence in over 20 countries l Global workforce: over 120,000 employees l 53% of new hires in 2014 were from Gen-Y l No. of hours spent to train employees MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER in Malaysia operations: 37,032 hours l Employee Value Proposition: Growth, Recognition and Sustainable Future l The first Malaysian company to win the Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders 2014 global award talent to ensure that the right leader is deployed to the right position at the right time. This helps to minimise disruption to the business and ensure business continuity into the future. and Recognition 4 Reward Sime Darby has repositioned its rewards philosophy where the total rewards/remuneration is at the 75th percentile or near the top end of the market. Therefore, employees are provided with balanced and competitive rewards designed to drive results and encourage behaviours of high performance. Management 5 Performance Sime Darby has put in place a performance management framework titled Ensuring Performance Sustainability (EPS) throughout the entire organisation. EPS consists of several components; the alignment or linking of KPIs & competencies to strategic business goals, performance calibration to discuss and distribute employees’ performance which is benchmarked against a fixed As an employer of choice, Sime Darby Property is leading the way with its series of people initiatives designed to drive change and improve performance. These include a new performance management framework and competency model, talent and succession management programmes, a new rewards philosophy, as well as learning and development programmes that address competency gaps and is aligned with the group’s business direction. Even after receiving accolades for having good people initiatives, Sime Darby Property is not resting on its laurels. “We have made commendable progress but our work is far from over. This recognition will no doubt inspire us to work even harder and reinforce our mission to continue developing a high performing workforce,” declares Wahab Maskan.
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