Considered the most authoritative media source for human resources in Asia, HR Asia Magazine hosts an annual awards ceremony (HRAA) to recognize companies that possess remarkable levels of employee engagement, corporate culture, and employer branding in the region.

Sun Group — Vietnam’s premier developer of luxury resorts, entertainment projects, and tourism-related infrastructure — received this highly prestigious accolade at a special awards ceremony held at the GEM Center on July 10 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The prize is a huge feather in the cap of Sun Group, a dynamic and youthful organization that has helped to transform the image of Vietnam in recent years by developing world class structures with top of the range amenities throughout the country. It is no exaggeration to say the group has, in a short length of time, created a new generation of iconic landmarks.

Deputy General Director of Sun Group, Ms. Tran Thi My Hanh, received the award from Mr. William Ng, Editor-in-Chief of HR Asia Magazine

But to do so the group has heavily invested in its personnel. Attending the HRAA for the first time, Sun Group surpassed 265 strong competitors to become one of the ‘Top 50 Enterprises with the Best Working Environment in Asia 2019’.

“Compared to many giants in Asia, Sun Group is a young company with only 12 years of operations. However, Sun Group has shown significant growth and development, not only through impressive figures and timeless landmarks in Vietnam, but also in creating a positive working environment and business culture. Celebrating personal growth and success for all employees, HR is always a key factor for the sustainable development of Sun Group over the past years,” said Mr. William Ng, Editor-in-Chief of HR Asia and Chairman of the Awards Committee.

“We are immensely proud to receive the Best Companies to Work in Asia 2019 award on behalf of Sun Group. With the philosophy of ‘Good seeds only germinate and grow well under optimal environment conditions’, Sun Group has strived to provide employees with an engaging work environment that offers robust learning and development programs, and exciting opportunities for career advancement,” said Ms. Tran Thi My Hanh, Deputy General Director of Sun Group, at the award ceremony.

Ms. Tran Thi My Hanh, Deputy General Director of Sun Group, made a speech at the awards ceremony.

“Our innovative benefits and HR policies support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees and the people they love. We see talent as our most valuable asset and we are wholeheartedly committed to developing high-quality human resources,” Hanh added.

There is a rigorous selection process for HRAA which involves a comprehensive assessment of all participating organizations’ talent strategies, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.

The companies are subsequently analyzed by an independent panel of industry experts, academics, and journalists. The process sees 9,850 workers from 265 companies complete an online employee-engagement survey (Total Engagement Assessment Model).

In fact, the survey is the most vital factor used in determining who walks away with an award, accounting for 50% of the decision.

The survey, and indeed the awards as a whole, is anchored in an assessment framework including three criteria: Collective Organization for Real Engagement; Self: Heart, Mind & Soul; Group: Think, Feel & Do.

This survey also covers 10 major markets across Asia, including: China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates.

As one of the winning companies, Sun Group scored significantly higher in these areas compared to other participants. For example, with the question "Do you intend to continue working for Sun Group in the future?”, Sun Group scored 4.60, above the industry average of 4.44. For the question “Does the company value people over profit?”, Sun Group scored 4.57, well above the industry average of 3.89.

Besides winning the highly prestigious HR Asia Award 2019, Sun Group has also been named on the list of “100 Best Places to Work in Vietnam” for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018), according to another survey conducted by Anphabe, a career network of management professionals, and market research firm, INTAGE Vietnam.

These awards make it clear that Sun Group has prioritized developing its human resources and creating a positive environment and working culture in which talented employees can thrive on a personal and professional level. Being recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” also bolsters the group’s brand in the business community across the region.

Published on a quarterly basis, HR Asia Magazine reveals the latest professional knowledge and industry insights from HR heavyweights to equip HR professionals with relevant, local and up-to-date skills. With a distribution of 50,000 copies per issue and digital magazines, HR Asia now has more than 200,000 readers around the world.

Thanh Van