HR Asia Awards 2024 honour new-generation workforce

This year, a total of 130 outstanding companies have been recognised for their exemplary HR practices, showcasing their commitment to fostering a vibrant and diverse workplace environment.

Under the theme of “The Definitive Z Choice”, the winners reflect the challenges and opportunities presented by the influx of Gen-Z, creating a multi-generational workforce.

These companies have not only demonstrated exceptional prowess in hiring and retaining young talent, but also in creating a workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous innovation, setting a benchmark for others in the industry.

The surge in nominations underscores the growing prominence of workplace excellence in the region, with 704 companies competing for recognition, showcasing a keen desire to stand out as leaders in employee satisfaction, welfare, and development.

A total of 53,250 survey participants shared their invaluable insights and experiences, providing a comprehensive overview of the workplace landscape in Vietnam. Their contributions not only reflect a deep-rooted commitment to enhancing workplace environments but also highlight the significance of employee voice in shaping organisational culture and practices.

“With an ever-growing number of Gen-Z entering the workforce, there comes a number of challenges for human resources,” said William Ng, group publisher of HR Asia. “The life experiences and expectations of the younger generation are entirely different from the previous generations, potentially creating discord in the workplace. It is good to see that a larger number of organisations in Vietnam are actively mitigating potential issues and recording higher employee satisfaction by championing inclusivity along with actively listening to their needs.”

2024 saw a new category, the Sustainable Workplace Awards, introduced to reflect the organisation's unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards sought to recognise organisations that have made significant strides towards creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. In turn, the Most Caring Company Awards recognise organisations that have demonstrated exceptional care for their employees, particularly during difficult times.

The Vietnam award winners have shown an unwavering dedication to employee satisfaction, welfare, and development. These organisations have set the standard for others to follow by fostering a positive work environment that promotes growth and excellence, the organisers said.

The awards ceremony celebrated the achievements of the 19 Gold winners, each of whom has received the awards for five consecutive years or more.

The Gold winners for HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024 - Vietnam:

1. AEON Vietnam Co., Ltd.
2. AIA (Vietnam) Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
3. Amway Vietnam Co., Ltd
4. Asia Commercial Bank
5. Avery Dennison
6. BaoViet Life Corporation
7. Chubb Life Insurance Vietnam Co., Ltd.
8. Coach Vietnam Co., Ltd.
9. Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam
10. DatVietVAC Group Holdings
11. Deloitte Vietnam
12. DKSH Vietnam
13. FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
14. Ho Chi Minh City Housing Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank
15. Manulife (Vietnam) Ltd.
16. OPSWAT
17. Piaggio Vietnam Co., Ltd
18. Sun Group
19. Techcombank

The overall awards cover 15 markets across the region, making this the largest recognition programme and survey in the region for employee engagement.

For more information about the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2024 - Vietnam awards and a complete list of winners, please visit: hr.asia/awards/

WINNERS OF HR ASIA DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS 2024

1. AEON Vietnam Co., Ltd.
2. Amway Vietnam Co., Ltd
3. AZB JSC
4. Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank
5. Coach Vietnam Co., Ltd.
6. Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam
7. Far Eastern Polytex (Vietnam) Ltd.
8. FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
9. Gameloft Vietnam
10. Gap Inc.
11. GroupM Vietnam
12. Home Credit Vietnam
13. IGC Group
14. Vietcombank
15. Masan Group Corporation
16. MSD Vietnam
17. Novartis Vietnam Co., Ltd.
18. Olam Global Agri Vietnam Co., Ltd
19. Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage Co., Ltd
20. United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Ltd.
21. VitaDairy Vietnam JSC
22. Yody Fashion JSC

WINNERS OF HR ASIA MOST CARING COMPANY AWARDS 2024

1. AIA (Vietnam) Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
2. Amway Vietnam Co., Ltd
3. Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank
4. BaoViet Life Corporation
5. Beiersdorf Vietnam
6. Chubb Life Insurance Vietnam Co., Ltd.
7. Coach Vietnam Co., Ltd.
8. DKSH Vietnam
9. FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
10. GELEX Group JSC
11. Home Credit Vietnam
12. Huawei Technologies (Vietnam) Co., Ltd
13. Vietcombank
14. BIDV
15. Nam A Bank
16. Novartis Vietnam Co., Ltd.
17. RMIT University Vietnam
18. Sai Gon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank
19. Saigon-Hanoi Securities JSC
20. Shinhan Life Insurance Vietnam Co., Ltd.
21. Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage Co., Ltd
22. United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Ltd.
23. Vinmec Healthcare System

WINNERS OF HR ASIA SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE AWARDS 2024

1. Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank
2. CIMB Bank Vietnam
3. Coach Vietnam Co., Ltd.
4. Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam
5. FedEx Express Vietnam
6. FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
7. GeoComply
8. Ho Chi Minh City Housing Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank
9. Johnson & Johnson (Vietnam) Co., Ltd
10. Vietcombank
11. Masan Group Corporation
12. Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank
13. Novartis Vietnam Co., Ltd.
14. Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage Co., Ltd
15. United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Ltd.

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