What sets DBS apart in an industry that is being disrupted is its increasingly digitally enabled workforce. This is part of the bank’s commitment to future-proofing its employees and improving their ability to drive the transformation of banking.
To develop an innovative mindset among its 22,000 people, DBS was the first in Singapore to incorporate hackathons into its talent management programme. The bank also gives employees the opportunity to experiment and discover solutions for clients, their teams and themselves. This focus on digital has not distracted from the physical, with offices designed to allow social hubs to thrive, allowing for collaboration, socialisation and fun. This is in line with the bank’s aim of creating an engaged, collaborative and connected workforce.
Lee Yan Hong, Managing Director and Head, Group Human Resources, DBS Bank said, “DBS believes that a strong corporate culture binds the hearts and minds of employees, helping us build employee engagement and in turn creating real business outcomes.”
She added, “We want to create a great workplace where employees feel connected and valued, while growing and progressing in their journey with DBS. Our holistic suite of people initiatives helps our people meet their aspirations at every stage of their life so they can live fulfilled. We are pleased to be recognised by Aon Hewitt as a regional best employer and one of the best employers in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.”
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta added, “DBS has made it a priority to ensure that we differentiate ourselves in the way we identify talent and retain them. At every level in the company, and at every stage of the employee journey, we are committed to helping our people be the best that they can be. This means future-proofing our people and transforming them into a digital workforce, while also making DBS a fun place to work. We believe that this has made us one of the best employers not just in Singapore, but also in the region, and are happy to be recognised as such.”
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About DBS DBS - Living, Breathing AsiaDBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's capital position, as well as "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, is among the highest in Asia-Pacific.
DBS is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, and has been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney. The bank has also been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been conferred “Asia’s Best Bank” by The Banker and Euromoney, and “Asian Bank of the Year” by IFR Asia. The bank has also been named “Safest Bank in Asia” by Global Finance for seven consecutive years from 2009 to 2015. DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, and positively impacting communities through supporting social enterprises, as it banks the Asian way. It has also established a SGD 50 million foundation to strengthen its corporate social responsibility efforts in Singapore and across Asia. With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. The bank acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in all of our 22,000 staff, representing over 40 nationalities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
