keppelite february 2013 issue - tj giavridis marine services co. ltd.

Empowering Lives 33Time for talentsWith people as its mostvaluable asset, the KeppelGroup is committed toconstantly nurture its talentpool and broaden staffengagement through variousinitiatives.TalenTime, which is organisedby Group HR, aims to fosteropen communication andgive high-potential Keppelitesthe opportunity to connectwith senior management.See Toh Wei Han, Senior Executive (Investment) at Keppel Land likened Keppel to be his extended familyOver at Keppel Land, seniorm a n a g e m e n t b o n d e dwith employees over a teasession.EMPLOYER OF CHOICEWould you recommend yourbest friend to work in Keppel,and why?13 young Keppelites fromacross the Group shared theirviews at the first TalenTimesession of the year on6 February 2013.Keppel Land’s inaugural afternoon tea session provided a platform for senior management to interact with staffT h e s e s s i o n s p a r k e doff a lively discussion onthe attributes that makea company attractive topotential employees, andhow Keppel could continueto build a strong reputationas an employer of choice.A few common themeshighlighted by participantsinclude a solid companyculture, opportunities forcareer advancement, anda clear understanding ofthe company’s businesspriorities.See Toh Wei Han, SeniorExecutive (Investment) atKeppel Land, cited Keppel’speople-oriented policies andinclusive culture to be adraw for potential recruits.Wei Han extolled thenumerous platforms used toengage employees, and theopportunities that he hashad to build camaraderiewith his team through sportsand recreational events.Sharing that he had ropedin his colleagues to help himpropose to his fiancée duringa vacation, Wei Han likenedKeppel to be his extendedfamily.BONDING OVER TEAAs part of ongoing effortsto engage employees,Keppel Land HR organisedan inaugural tea sessionfor senior management toconnect with employees.In attendance at the sessionwere Keppel Land CEOMr Ang Wee Gee, KeppelLand President (Singapore)Mr Tan Swee Yiow, and MD,Alpha Investment Partners,Ms Christina Tan.During the session, Mr Angemphasised the importanceof face-to-face interactionin building rapport amongemployees, and in creatingan enjoyable workingenvironment. keppeliteKeppelite I February 2013