SHANGHAI, CHINA — Publicis Groupe China is recognized as HR Asia‘s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, as well as accolades for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Digital Transformation. These recognitions further endorse the unwavering dedication of Publicis Groupe China to ensuring employee satisfaction and well-being. By cultivating an inclusive and supportive work environment, Publicis Groupe China nurtures the professional growth and personal development of its employees.
The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award is a recognition of Publicis Groupe China as one of Asia’s employers of choice and the best employers to work for. Through HR Asia’s independent survey of employees, it evaluated Publicis Groupe China on six dimensions: Talent Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Recognition, Workplace DE&I, Workplace Wellness, and Digital Transformation. The Groupe’s overall score was 4.49 out of 5 points which is higher than the market average of 3.85. In the area of employees’ Heart, Mind, and Soul, the Groupe achieved 4.52 points compared to the market average of 3.88. In addition, the Groupe scored 0.65 points higher than the market average at 4.69 in the areas of Think, Feel, and Do.
Apart from being named the best place to work in Asia, Publicis Groupe China was honored with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, for demonstrating exemplary efforts in embracing people irrespective of race, gender, and abilities within the organization. Publicis Groupe China is proud of its diverse talent pool and remains dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels a strong sense of belonging and is fully supported. The Groupe’s dedication to diversity is exemplified by its investment in developing women leaders, resulting in a notable 51% representation of women in top leadership positions within the organization. Apart from being recognized internally, the agency will represent the Groupe at the annual Campaign Asia Women to Watch Award.
This year, Publicis Groupe launched the Working with Cancer Pledge, which aims to abolish the stigma and insecurity that exist for people with cancer in the workplace. Its commitment to providing a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward work culture for all employees battling cancer has been recognized by Cannes Lions with the Health Grand Prix for Good Awards in Cannes this year. Together, Publicis Groupe stands at the forefront championing a more compassionate and inclusive workplace for all.
Furthermore, Publicis Groupe China’s win of the HR Asia Digital Transformation Award acknowledges its efforts in enhancing the employee experience, which saw the shift from traditional practices to one that is now highly interactive, digitized, and personalized which helped in improving workplace culture and engagement. Publicis Groupe China continues to explore digital transformation solutions that help foster integration in the network that is integral to employee experience. These range from a robust online employee database, a smart recruitment system and interactive performance management and Career Conversations, employee engagement surveys, and data analysis to Project ROAR platform for young talent development, and its global learning resource Marcel Classes.
“It is a tremendous honor for Publicis Groupe China to win these prestigious awards. We firmly believe that a positive and inclusive work culture is the foundation for success. These awards acknowledge our commitment to creating a nurturing yet energized environment where our employees can thrive, succeed, and be impactful. At the same time, it will motivate us to aim higher and do more for our employees. We will continue to pursue our ambition to be the best place to work for our employees so that they will be empowered to shape the company and the industry for success,” said Jane Lin-Baden, CEO of Publicis Groupe APAC.
Rowena On, Chief Talent Officer at Publicis Groupe Greater China, added, “By prioritizing employee development and creating a supportive and collaborative work environment, we can attract, groom, and retain top talents. We have successfully transformed our work process and scaled our capabilities to new heights via digital transformation. With a revolutionary approach, we have embraced cutting-edge technology to empower employees and enable them to work smarter than ever before.”
The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia award is a prestigious awards program aimed at recognizing companies in Asia with the best HR practices that demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures. The awards ceremony for the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards is held annually in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the UAE, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The program is organized by HR Asia and Business Media International.
