18 Dec 2020

TM accorded special Kincentric COVID Resilience Award Malaysia 2020 for its efforts and proactive measures in combating Covid-19 pandemic

TM accorded special Kincentric COVID Resilience Award Malaysia 2020 for its efforts and proactive measures in combating Covid-19 pandemic Article Header
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The Company received special recognition for its efforts and proactive measures in handling, mitigating and curbing the spread of COVID-19.

 

​​​​​Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) was recently awarded the Special Kincentric COVID Resilience Award Malaysia at the Kincentric Best Employers Malaysia 2020 Learning Conference and Award Ceremony which was held virtually. ​

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people and organisations face unprecedented new challenges. The special awards recognise companies that have been actively managing the employee experience in the rapidly unfolding COVID-19 crisis; especially for those in critical functions ensuring business continuity and recovery. The judging criteria is based on key themes of Senior Leadership/communication, virtual work effectiveness, concern and engagement on employee wellness; supported by people practices.

Badrul Hisham Ahmad, Vice President, Support Business TM who is also the Chairman of TM's COVID-19 Crisis Response Team (CRT) virtually received the award on behalf of TM.  He was also one of the panelists in the sharing session among the winners of the COVID Resilience Award.

Commenting on the achievement, Imri Mokhtar, Group Chief Executive Officer, TM said, "We are humbled and honoured to receive this meaningful award on behalf of all our Warga TM.  In these challenging times, their dedication and commitment to serve our customers and the nation with essential connectivity have been exemplary. We would like to especially thank our COVID-19 Crisis Response Team and volunteers such as PAKAR Semboyan, TM Rovers, the 'buddies' and others behind the scenes; who have gone beyond the call of duty to ensure all are taken care of."

"TM will continue to take proactive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 for the safety of our employees, customers and stakeholders. We remain committed to help Malaysia rebuild its economy via connectivity and digital solutions. Together may we return stronger," he added.

Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart Company through its Kincentric Best Employers programme gives high-performing organisations credit and visibility for the quality of their employer brand – and an edge in the talent marketplace. With 20 years of robust data on employee experience behind it, the programme measures and differentiates employers on the four (4) people-factors that are key to success, namely high employee engagement, agility, engaging leadership and talent focus.

This year, Kincentric has introduced a special COVID Resilience Award to recognise organisations that have risen above and holistically supported their employees in managing the significant emotional, social and economic impact brought on by the pandemic. This award demonstrates how a great employee experience defines the ability for a business to survive and thrive, especially in critical moments.

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