Creating a family-friendly workplace
CapitaLand hosts Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Ministry of Health and Ms Rahayu Mahzam, Member of Parliament for Jurong Group Representation Constituency at Capital Tower.
Singapore, 12 January 2018 -Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State (SMS) for Ministry of Health and Member of Parliament for Jurong Group Representation Constituency, Ms Rahayu Mahzam visited CapitaLand’s office to learn more about the company’s family-friendly policies and to tour the company’s purpose-built nursing rooms.
Citing CapitaLand as an example, SMS Dr Amy Khor encouraged more companies to provide better facilities and policies to support working mothers, whether to take care of their families or for the continued expression of breastmilk at the workplace. The visit was a collaboration between CapitaLand and the Health Promotion Board.
“At CapitaLand, we believe strongly in our credo of ‘Building People. Building Communities.’ We take care of our employees as it is the right thing to do, and our diverse talent worldwide ensures that we remain a leader in the real estate industry. By continually investing in employee well-being, health and engagement, we support them to achieve success at the workplace and at home. With an engaged and dedicated workforce, we can better enrich the built environment as we continue to develop inclusive and well-designed buildings that are appreciated by the community."
CapitaLand is committed to creating a valuable workplace for our employees. We encourage our people to be mindful of their health, family and work-life balance through:
· Flexible work arrangements are available to support employees with family commitments, subject to business needs.
· Comprehensive flexible benefits provide a wide range of options that allow our employees to select and customise the medical and insurance coverage according to their needs.
· HAPPY (Holiday Accommodation Programme For You) Programme provides subsidised accommodation for stays at Ascott serviced residences for staff and their family.
· CapitaLand Family Day and corporate passes to local attractions to encourage family bonding.
· Total Well-being Programme to promote staff health and well-being. Regular talks and workshops on a variety of topics are organised to help employees better manage their health, finances and lifestyle.
Ms Noblia Lau, a manager with CapitaLand said: “Returning to work from my maternity leave, I continue to feel engaged and encouraged in CapitaLand. My son is 11 months and the support I have received at CapitaLand is critical in helping me to take care of my family and excel at the workplace. The family-friendly initiatives and amenities such as flexible work arrangements and nursing rooms, coupled with a respectful and fair organisational culture creates a positive workplace.”
CapitaLand employees situated in Capital Tower have access to four purpose-built nursing rooms for the employees of CapitaLand located in its headquarters, Capital Tower. Mothers can book these nursing rooms through our centralised booking system allowing mothers to schedule their time better and to avoid interruptions while using the rooms.
The private area also features a dedicated sink and water dispenser for sanitary reasons as well as for the convenience of the mothers. Each room is furnished with a table and a specially selected armchair to provide comfort for nursing mothers. The sound-insulating fabric panelling to offer increased privacy and the mirrors and two power outlets in each room are provided for the mother’s convenience. Nursing fridges are also available on every floor in the CapitaLand offices in Capital Tower.
The nursing rooms have been popular with working mothers at CapitaLand. The four rooms have been booked a combined total of 4,676 hours in the last 6 months. The utilisation rate of the nursing rooms is 109%, with mothers using the rooms during their lunch hour as well as after office hours
Senior executive from CapitaLand, Ms Cherie Wong shared that “The nursing rooms have not only offered convenience, but also comfort. With the centralised booking system, I can schedule my duties as a mother and know that I will not be interrupted. Dedicated nursing fridges, mirrors and thoughtful furnishing are small details that go a long way. The comprehensive support has allowed me to continue caring for my son who just turned 19 months old.”
