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G U I N N E S S A N C H O R B E R H A D
( 5 3 5 0 - X )
What we set out to achieve
What we have achieved to-date
Going Forward
13th Collective Agreement
• We continue to receive good support from the Union of Beverage
Industry Workers (the Union) which we have a good relationship with.
FY09 saw GAB signing the 13th Collective Agreement (CA) with the
Union after three sittings. Despite the economic landscape, the CA
spells out very attractive benefits for Union members. The margin
of increment for the 13th CA is 9%, compared to the market average
of 6%. The CA also incorporates a marginal increase in insurance
coverage and other benefits that will have a positive impact on staff
morale in these trying times.
GAB will continue to engage with the Union and
share our development plans while maintaining a
good relationship with them.
The 13th CA covers FY09 and FY10.
• HR will continue to uphold the Fair and
Reasonable Pillar in the next CA negotiation,
scheduled in FY11.
• HR will also engage the Executive Union in
negotiating their first CA in FY11.
GAB’s commitment to employees
is that they will have a lifelong
career development plan, which
will incorporate their career
direction, a training path and
possibly even the opportunity
to take on international
assignments.
Employee Training and Development
• Our training programmes are competency-based to grow people;
meaning that our programmes do not merely focus on meeting GAB’s
needs, but also each individual’s developmental needs.
• In FY10, our training budget was increased by 50% and we were
able to plan a 12-month schedule based on specific training needs.
GAB’s commitment is to ensure that everyone within the Company
attends at least one training session annually. FY10 continues to
focus on upgrading the skills of our people especially in the area
of leadership, and particular functional skills like negotiation skills,
on-the-job training, etc.
• We held a Supply Chain Career Day in 2010. Various assessments
were held and we were able to identify the gaps to be filled for
employees to be effective in current roles. Expectations were also
set for requirements of a bigger role at the next level. Employees
were also given development action plans to undertake in order for
them to grow with GAB.
• We provide a provision for employees to work towards and obtain
certification in their respective fields through study loans and
study subsidies. In certain cases, the Company fully sponsors the
certification of specific programmes. Last year, 7 staff obtained
their certification from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling via
this initiative. The certifications obtained were 1 General Certificate
of Brewing, 2 Diplomas in Beverage Packaging, 3 Diplomas in
Brewing and 1 Master Brewer. These are internationally recognised
qualification which will benefit our employees both in their roles at
GAB and in their future career paths.
We intend to attract talent at entry and mid level
through a revised Management Trainee Programme
in FY11. Training and Development will continue to
be main focus of HR.
We aim to ensure that everyone is equipped with
the correct set of competencies to carry out their
jobs. We will pay particular attention to functional
skills. Our future leaders will be sent to leadership
training
FY11 will see our people equipped with individual
development plans with not just training, but also
recommendation in self learning, job rotation and
exposure.