RMIT named among top employers of choice in Asia

RMIT named among top employers of choice in Asia

RMIT University (Vietnam) has been listed as one of the ‘best companies to work for in Asia’, by human resources publication HR Asia.

RMIT University representatives attended the awards ceremony on 1 July 2020 in Ho Chi Minh City. RMIT University representatives attended the awards ceremony on 1 July 2020 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Covering 12 markets across the region, HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards surveyed and ranked organisations with high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures. The best practices and inner workings were also investigated to understand what distinguishes one organisation from the rest.

Overall, 66 organisations in Vietnam were honoured this year, with RMIT being the first and only university so far to win this award in the country.

RMIT Vietnam Chairman, Professor Peter Coloe, said the award was a welcome acknowledgement of the University’s continuous efforts to be an employer of choice in education.

“At RMIT, our Ready for Life and Work strategy is about giving everyone the chance to be their best, shape their future and belong. It is as much about our students as it is about our people having passion with purpose to shape the world through excellence in teaching, research and engagement.”

“We place great importance on making sure our people are engaged, inspired and respected, so that they can deliver a better experience for our students every day,” Professor Coloe said.

“Individual aspirations and agility are central to professional development at our University. It is also our agile mindset that contributed to RMIT’s successful move to online delivery during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

RMIT Vietnam Director of Human Resources Ms Annie Gale delivered a speech at the awards ceremony. RMIT Vietnam Director of Human Resources Ms Annie Gale delivered a speech at the awards ceremony.

In addition to surveys, HR Asia also conducted in-depth interviews with the human resource heads of the organisations to better understand their HR policies and strategies.

RMIT Vietnam Director of Human Resources, Annie Gale, said the award reflected the strong people-centric culture at the University.

“Wellbeing is an important pillar in our organisation,” Ms Gale said. “We offer a range of services and programs that assist our staff and students in managing their physical and mental health, which were very valuable during the uncertainty and rapid changes caused by COVID-19.”

Ms Gale said flexible working arrangements and recently introduced benefits like the University-wide Christmas holiday period also helped to improve work-life balance for staff.

“We are a global university but we are also fully embedded in Vietnamese society. Our values – inclusion, courage, imagination, passion, agility and impact – are what unite us and make us unique as an employer,” she added.

02 July 2020

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