| Equal opportunities and diversity |
We view workplace diversity as essential for the Group as it provides an invaluable variety of local and global experiences. Valuing diversity means accepting and respecting these differences – gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical ability, religious belief and lifestyle choice – and harnessing the richness of our varied backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
As our business has become more global and now includes new digital media businesses, we have expanded the scope and strategy of diversity to be able to attract, develop and retain talent in this fast paced, entrepreneurial and innovative industry.
Singtel promotes equal employment opportunities through our HR policy on non-discrimination and fair employment practices. This creates a work environment free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability or age. Our recruitment and career progression process is purely based on merit, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age or nationality.
Singtel’s 5 core values serve as the common foundation for all our people across geographies and businesses, as well as any newly acquired companies. For example, the core value 'teamwork' guides us to respect and value diversity in the team, recognise each member’s contribution and encourage open discussion. |
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| Staff engagement survey: Singtel CSR score |
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FY2013 |
FY2014 |
Singtel |
83% |
84% |
Singapore National Norm[1] |
80% |
80% |
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| [1] Source: Towers Watson |
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| Staff roadshows on Singtel core values |
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| Our employee mix |
Our Group employed 22,066 people of about 90 nationalities in our global operations as at 31 March 2014. We have close to 13,000 people in Singapore.
Female workers make up around 38% of our total workforce in Singapore. There is a reasonably consistent split across the job grades with women taking up 37% of Top Management positions, including Group Chief Executive Officer, Group Chief Financial Officer, Group Chief Information Officer and Group Director Human Resources. For Middle Management positions, 38% are held by women. |
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| Gender distribution of Singapore workforce by employee category FY2014 |
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| Ethnic distribution of Singapore workforce FY2014[2] |
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| [2] Source: Yearbook of Statistics Singapore 2013 |
[3] The national average under 'Others' does not include foreign workers
while Singtel recognises foreigners under this catergory |
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