Employees
Recruiting individuals for their talent is only
the first step. Imbuing them with a sense of
purpose, providing training, and encouraging
them to aim high are also key if we are to
build a high-performance organisation with
highly engaged employees. To achieve this, we
provide differentiated employee experiences,
including learning and development, rewards
and recognition, and a work-life balance.
Attracting and
retaining talent
We want to make DBS a place where people
can learn and grow while making a difference
at work. By grooming and nurturing our
people, we can better engage and retain them.
Growing our own timber begins with
attracting the very best talent from graduates
to senior leaders across the region. By
creating a great place to work, our employees
will be motivated to recommend DBS as a
prospective employer. In 2013, we were able
to attract highly qualified individuals for over
40% of vacancies through staff referrals.
Engaging our people
There are several avenues for senior
management and employees to engage in
open, two-way communication. They include
regular townhalls at the Group and division
level. These forums enable employees to
understand the bigger picture and how their
role contributes to the organisation’s goals.
In addition, we have an intranet forum for
employees to pose questions directly to the
CEO or share their views with him. Feedback
received from these forums has led to
changes in policies and practices.
The diversity of our people – in nationality,
culture and background – is a source of
strength. Our employees come from the
region and beyond. We also embrace gender
diversity, with women accounting for 58%
of our workforce and more than one-third
of our leadership positions. Six of our
19 most senior leaders are women.