Building and Deepening Long-term Relationships / Enabling our People to Build Long-term Careers through Achieving Purpose and Balance

Enabling our People to Build Long-term Careers through Achieving Purpose and Balance

Dean Tong
Head of Group Human Resources
We want to help our people build sustainable careers. Anchored on our people philosophy of Care, Growth and Trust, we create an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the Bank's long-term success.
The UOB Way Journey Continues
This year, we remain committed to strengthening our culture through The UOB Way, which is rooted in our people philosophy of Care, Growth and Trust. We embed this philosophy throughout the entire employee life cycle, from onboarding to development and leadership. The UOB Way ensures consistency in everything we do, fostering an environment where employees feel supported, valued and empowered.
Supporting the Well-being of our People
A meaningful way to show care for our employees is through the Better Mind Programme, which supports their well-being holistically, helping them find purpose and balance. By supporting their wellness – mentally, physically, financially and socially – we stay committed to their overall well-being.
Future-Proofing our People for Long-term Success
We are in a fast-changing world and it is important for us to grow alongside it. Through initiatives such as the Better U Pivot programme, we are aligning our employees’ learning journeys with the evolving demands of their roles. Our AI Data Analytics Centre of Excellence also supports their growth, helping them deepen their expertise in emerging fields.

At the same time, we take great pride in nurturing talent from within, offering employees opportunities for growth and development. We are dedicated to helping our employees build the skills they need to thrive, ensuring a strong foundation for both their careers and the future of the organisation.
Driving Productivity and Purpose
To help our employees be more productive, we provide them with the right skills and tools such as Generative AI and the training to use them with confidence. By easing up the time that was spent on administrative tasks, our people can focus on more impactful work. This helps them achieve a healthier work-life balance and brings more purpose to their work.

Guided by The UOB Way, we embed our culture in everything we do. Together, we are building a workplace that inspires pride and a shared purpose as we work towards building the future of ASEAN.
Guided by The UOB Way, we embed our culture in everything we do. Together, we are building a workplace that inspires pride and a shared purpose as we work towards building the future of ASEAN.
Key statistics
Total headcount
32,071
Median length of service
5.83
years
Gender
37%
Male
63%
Female
As part of our commitment towards sustainability, we would like to encourage you to view our Annual Reports electronically. Thank you for joining us on our sustainability journey.

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