Schneider Electric named one of Asia’s Best Workplaces 2023 by Great Place to Work
Singapore, August 30, 2023 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has been selected by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, for the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia™ List, debuting at 12 amongst multinational companies.
This recognition is based on confidential survey data assessing employee experiences of trust, innovation, company values, and leadership. Schneider Electric was selected as one of 200 organizations that were chosen after surveying 2.1 million employees in Asia and the Middle East about their experience in the workplace.
“Our workplace is built on empowerment, trust, and a diversity of meaningful experiences. We strive to create an inclusive workplace by putting our employees first so they can put our customers first. It’s the secret to our success and being listed as one of Asia’s Best Workplaces lets us know we are moving in the right direction,” said Monica Chia, Vice President, Human Resources, East Asia, Schneider Electric.
“If we don’t support our employees, they can’t support our customers. It’s that simple. Our people are our most important resource and they are truly what makes Schneider Electric Singapore a great place to work. We continuously create an inclusive environment and safe space where our ultimate ambition is to generate high performance through engaged employees – world-class talents that feel valued and supported, and are empowered to make impactful and sustainable change through our business to our stakeholders," said Yoon Young Kim, Cluster President, Singapore and Brunei, Schneider Electric.
Companies were considered for the list after being selected for local honors on national Best Workplaces™ Lists. Companies were also evaluated on how well they are creating a For All™ workplace experience, where all employees are welcomed and celebrated no matter who they are or what they do. At the Best Workplaces in Asia, more employees reported high levels of care, both from their managers and from co-workers.
“When you show employees how much you care, they will reward you with hard work, higher innovation rates, and higher productivity. The Best Workplaces in Asia demonstrate the value of investing in your employees and creating an equitable environment where everyone can succeed,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work.
By creating positive workplace experiences, employees were also more likely to want to stay with their company. For employees at the Best Workplaces, 90% want to stay at their company, compared to just 58% at the typical workplace.
The complete Best Workplaces in Asia List can be found here: https://greatplacetowork.com.sg/awards-list/2023-best-workplaces-in-asia-multinational/
About Schneider Electric
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About the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia List
Great Place To Work selected the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia List by analyzing companies’ workplace programs and surveying 2.1 million employees across multiple countries in Asia and the Middle East. The responses represent the experience of 5.9 million employees across the region.
To be considered, companies must first be identified as outstanding in their local region by appearing on one or more of our Best Workplaces™ Lists in Bahrain, Greater China (including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan), India, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, UAE, or Vietnam during 2022 or early 2023.
Companies rank in three size categories: small and medium (10–499 employees); large (500+ employees); and multinational. Multinational organizations are also assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces across multiple countries in the region. They must appear on at least two national lists in Asia and the Middle east and have at least 1,000 employees worldwide with at least 40% (or at least 5,000) of those employees located outside the headquarters country.
About Great Place To Work
Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, it has surveyed more than 100 million employees around the world and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Great Place To Work helps organizations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognize Great Place To Work Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces in more than 60 countries, including the World’s Best™ lists published annually in Fortune.
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Related Spokespeople
Yoon Young Kim
Cluster President, Singapore and BruneiYoon Young Kim is Cluster President for Singapore and Brunei at Schneider Electric. In his current role at Schneider Electric, Kim seeks to grow company regional presence as the leader of digital and sustainable transformation in energy management and automation. He spearheads efforts to drive more digital solutions, with focus on high-growth potential areas such as Data Centers, Buildings, Infrastructure and Manufacturing. He is also leading efforts in helping customers within these regional markets to operate more sustainably. Kim was most previously Cluster Country President for Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar for Schneider Electric – a role he held for over four years from 2016 to 2020. Kim brings with him over two decades of global experience in leading teams across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, South America, and Russia. This includes experience in the energy management and lighting industries, as well as a strong background in sales and marketing. He boasts a commendable track record of delivering commercial success across emerging markets in B2B, B2C, and B2G fields. As a strategic leader who is people-oriented, Kim is committed to inspiring teams to deliver consistent results in implementing impactful business initiatives and empowering all to make the most of their energy and resources. Beyond his role as Cluster President, Kim holds several board and advisory positions. These include serving as a Board Member of the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore; a Board Member for UN GCNS (Global Compact Network Singapore); a Board Member at NaviX Solutions by Schneider Electric; and a Global DEI Board Member at Schneider Electric. In addition, Kim acts as a Sustainability Advisory Member to the Board at United Overseas Bank (UOB), one of the world’s leading banks headquartered in Singapore, with branches and offices across 19 countries in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Kim is fluent in four languages: English, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. He graduated from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He also holds multiple postgraduate degrees including a Master of Business Administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Master’s degree at FGV – Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Finance and Post-degree in Marketing from ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing. Kim was born in Korea, raised in Brazil, and now Singaporean.Read more 
Monica Chia
Vice President, Human Resources, East AsiaWith more than twenty years of experience in organizational transformation, talent management and culture building for large corporations across Asia, Monica is currently the Vice President of Human Resources for East Asia at Schneider Electric. In this role, Monica leads the HR function for the entire zone, consisting of 14 countries with more than 5,000 employees. Schneider Electric is a multinational company that leads the way in providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. Monica previously held leadership roles at Gilead Sciences, Allergan, Novartis and GE Plastics. These roles have provided Monica broad human resources experience ranging from building HR infrastructure, ramping up operations, integrating acquisitions to right-sizing operations, and experience across Asia Pacific. Monica holds a BA from the National University of Singapore.Read more
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