Diversity in our workplace

Diversity in our Workplace | OCBC Singapore

Diversity in OCBC community

As part of our approach to ensuring diversity within our OCBC community, we are guided by the following policies which are reviewed and updated as needed by the relevant Board Committee.

Board Diversity Policy
  • Guides OCBC’s approach to diversity on the appointment and composition of its board of directors.
  • Considers diversity factors such as age, gender, length of service, skills, experiences and background.
OCBC Diversity Policy
  • Ensures workplace diversity via three Cs:
    • Creating Belonging, by providing an inclusive environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve, ensuring everyone — regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, disability, culture, socioeconomic status or background — feels valued and included.
    • Cultivating Appreciation, by leveraging diverse perspectives, understanding that listening to every voice and valuing the unique experiences of our employees benefits everyone and enhances our collective knowledge.
    • Championing Advocacy, by empowering individuals to drive change, innovating accessible banking solutions and implementing progressive employment practices.
Group Code of Conduct
  • Guides OCBC’s approach to providing our employees with a work environment where we treat each other fairly and with respect. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying of any kind, under any circumstances.
  • All our employees are required to complete an annual training and assessment on the Code of Conduct.

Non-conventional Talent Hire Initiative
Our non-conventional talent hire initiative is a part of our ongoing efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment. This initiative aims to create opportunities for individuals who may have been overlooked due to traditional hiring practices within our communities. Our programmes are aimed at providing an avenue for these talented individuals to be financially independent and to contribute back to the communities in their own way.

  1. Return to Work Programme: This programme focuses on reintegrating mothers, caregivers and retirees back into the workforce. We offer empowering solutions such as flexible work arrangements and job-sharing schemes, tailored to accommodate their unique needs.
  2. Persons with Disabilities Programme: As a registered Open Door Programme (ODP) Employer under SG Enable since March 2023, we are committed to integrating persons with disabilities into the workforce. Key elements of this programme include:
    1. Engagement with persons with disabilities through volunteering, mentorship and internships. Notably, the Bank participated in SG Enable’s Virtual Career Preparatory Workshop in October 2023.
    2. Employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, accompanied by a job coach to assist in their workplace integration.
    3. Implementation of Resources/Support programmes to help persons with disabilities assimilate into the organisation and to train managers and their team about Disability Awareness to better support persons with disabilities in the workplace.
  3. Transiting Servicemen Programme: We conduct yearly talks to prepare transitioning servicemen for the banking industry, which would be otherwise unfamiliar to them. As a skills-first organisation, we help them identify their existing transferable skill sets that they can leverage to contribute to their new roles.

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OCBC Singapore Immersion Programme
To help foreign employees gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Singapore’s rich culture and values, we launched the inaugural OCBC Singapore Immersion Programme to enable our colleagues to better integrate into the workplace. Part of our Diversity@OCBC programme, which fosters a workplace culture of belonging, this initiative is supported by the National Integration Council (Singapore Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth). Participants take part in three curated modules, which include engaging lectures and an immersive civic trail through vibrant neighbourhoods. This initiative enhances our employees’ understanding of Singapore while fostering stronger connections within our diverse workforce, paving the way for a more inclusive and collaborative OCBC community.

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