KUALA LUMPUR, 3 October 2023 – TM is proud to have received the Best Employer Brand Award at the prestigious Asia Best Employer Brand Awards held in Singapore recently. The award acknowledges TM’s commitment to nurturing employee growth, continuous learning, and fostering a high-performance culture.
Commenting on the award, Sarinah Abu Bakar, Chief Human Capital Officer, TM said, “Our TM employees are the driving force behind our success. The recognition at Asia Best Employer Brand Awards 2023 reaffirms our dedication to the growth and well-being of every Warga TM. People are at the core of our business strategy. This investment in our workforce is not solely targeted at their personal and professional development, but also aims to instil the right competencies that underpin our business performance. The award reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence and transformation towards becoming a TechCo, not only in Malaysia but also throughout the region.”
“On behalf of TM’s management team, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Warga TM, whose dedication and hard work have made this achievement possible. Our unwavering commitment to becoming the best and an exceptional employer continues as we aspire to grow and succeed together,” Sarinah concluded.
Nurturing employee personal development and growth is an essential aspect of TM’s efforts that highlights HR’s pivotal role in shaping positive business outcomes. Over the years, TM has introduced a culture that values high performance, continuous learning and digitalisation, aligning with the Agile work approach to empower teams for greater flexibility and productivity. As TM steers towards the next level of growth, it remains committed to investing in future skills to further enhance the Company’s business performance.
The Asia Best Employer Brand Awards 2023, hosted by the Employer Branding Institute and World HRD Congress, honour organisations for their exceptional contributions in talent management, development, and innovation. Award recipients were chosen by a panel of jury members following a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of their performance over the past 24-months.
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