AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad (AAGI) was recently named Malaysia’s Best Employer Brand for 2018 in the Malaysia’s Best Employer Brand Awards fourth Edition, which was held at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences.
Organised by the Employer Branding Institute, World HRD Congress and Star of the Industry Group, and endorsed by Asian Confederation of Businesses, the Award recognises leading companies in Malaysia that have shown exemplary human resource practices that drive the company and its workforce.
“We are honoured to receive this Award as it acknowledges our effort in gearing everything we do towards creating a culture of Innovation, Inclusion, and Trust which empowers our people to grow," said AAGI chief human resource officer, Mohd Syukri Ahmad Sudari.
In line with the company’s purpose of empowering people to live a better life, AAGI demonstrates strong commitment towards employee empowerment and enrichment.
With over 900 employees across 24 offices nationwide, AAGI provides advanced training and development opportunities to all staff for their personal and professional growth by leveraging on global network of the AXA Group.
Aside from online learning and classroom trainings, employees are given the opportunity to undergo international mobility programme via Short Term Assignment at AXA across the globe. The company also sponsors certification for the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt programme for employees across all levels and provides full reimbursement for professional membership such as ACCA. AAGI believes that employee empowerment will contribute to a high performance culture within the company and lead to greater growth.
Prior to winning the Malaysia’s Best Employer Brand Awards 2018, AAGI was recently awarded at the Asia Recruitment Awards 2018, bagging Gold in Best Recruitment Innovation by a Corporate HR Team, Bronze in Best Recruitment Evaluation Technique as well as Best Diversity & Inclusion Strategy.