We identified three focus areas that directly impact and strengthen the well-being of our employees. • Strong Bodies. Good health and energy enhance productivity and efficiency • Strong Minds. Positive emotions and resilience improve mental capacity to overcome life challenges • Strong Ties. Strong team spirit promotes cohesion and collaboration among our employees Our workplace wellness plans are regularly reviewed to ensure that the activities organised help enhance employee well-being and foster team bonding. 24-Hour Employee Support Programme We continue to provide our employees with resources to help them build and sustain their mental resilience while adapting to work post COVID-19. In 2022, our Singapore operations partnered with an external vendor to offer a 24-hour Employee Support Programme to employees and their immediate family members, where they can reach out for support on work-related and personal problems. Freedom of Association We respect our employees’ fundamental rights to freedom of association, including the right to be members of trade unions. We do the following: • Take guidance from national or local industrial relations laws and regulations • Maintain strong relationships with the unions through frequent activities and dialogues to discuss, clarify and resolve issues, and seek buy-in on new initiatives • Ensure our unions, where applicable, are represented in key committees such as safety, welfare and training so that concerns can be promptly surfaced and addressed In Singapore, the Group recognises ST Engineering Staff Union (STESU) as the collective negotiating body in respect of all the terms and conditions of service of the employees covered under the scope of the collective agreement. Team Bonding at ST Engineering MOVEment ST Engineering MOVEment is both a charity drive and a healthy lifestyle campaign that aims to encourage our employees to stay fit and healthy. In 2022, ST Engineering MOVEment was kicked off with a carnival, team bonding games and a ceremonial flag-off at the Bay East Garden. The team category of the ST Engineering MOVEment was an effective way to encourage team building and bonding. 27% of employees are represented by STESU and all employees are treated equitably regardless of their membership status. The Union actively supports the Group’s effort to introduce multi-skilling and re-skilling of our workforce to increase the productivity of the workforce for the benefit of the Group and its employees. The ST Engineering management continues to work closely with the Union on the initiatives to strengthen our engagement with employees and workers, and nurture union leaders for the future. The Group may embark on organisational or operational changes in response to external and internal factors. In consultation with our unions (where applicable), such changes are communicated in a timely way to the affected employees. This will help them understand and prepare for the upcoming changes. OVERVIEW OUR SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE INDEX 49
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