CGS International Securities Singapore Pte. Ltd. scores employee engagement win at SBR Management Excellence Awards

The financial services provider bagged the award in the Employee Engagement of the Year - Financial Services category.

CGS International Securities Singapore (CGS SG) was honoured at SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024, in recognition of the company’s exemplary organisational culture. The firm has won a total of three awards at this year’s SBR Management Excellence Awards, including Executive of the Year (Financial Services) and Team of the Year (Investment Banking).

As a global company with core values such as people-orientedness, accountability, collaboration, excellence and sustainability, CGS International’s various offices have a diverse workforce of over 2,600 employees from 16 different nationalities.
CGS SG prioritises feedback from employees and regularly conducts surveys, focus groups, and open dialogue sessions to assess and improve the workplace culture. This continuous feedback loop helps the company create a vibrant, supportive environment where employees feel heard and valued. 

CGS SG also believes that a positive work environment plays a key role in employee satisfaction and productivity. With this, CGS SG’s office spaces are designed to encourage collaboration and creative thinking, featuring areas for team interaction. The company believes that a comfortable, modern workspace not only boosts productivity but also reduces absenteeism and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Moreover, CGS SG focusses on employee wellness through initiatives that support mental, emotional, physical, family, and team well-being.

Amongst the efforts the company has implemented to foster a positive culture are: annual employee recognition events, which recognise staff who embody the company’s core values; employee engagement surveys, which assess diversity, equity, inclusion and internal collaboration through staff surveys; leadership development, where the company offers leadership training and access to LinkedIn Learning to support employees’ continuous growth and professional development; and work-life balance policies, where the company offers flexible work-from-home options, early release on key festive eves, and quarterly “Eat With Your Family” days.

CGS International also ensures there are strong two-way communication channels through its group-wide corporate staff newsletter, CGS International Connect. This, along with LinkedIn pages, keeps employees informed about global initiatives and internal news. CGS International reinforces its core values and maintains open communication through biannual Group CEO Townhalls and exclusive staff dialogue sessions. 

Furthermore, CGS SG fosters a culture where employees are heard and valued by maintaining ongoing outreach, soliciting feedback, and encouraging open dialogue. By actively addressing employees’ needs and celebrating the company’s collective achievements, CGS International has earned multiple prestigious awards and solidified its position as Asia’s global investment house. Its focus on workplace culture has further contributed significantly to the company’s sustained growth and success.

The SBR Management Excellence Awards recognises the most exceptional business leaders, innovators, teams, and initiatives that drive growth and make a positive impact on both the business operations and its workforce in Singapore.

The awards programme, now in its 10th year, acknowledges positive change and honours those who have successfully propelled their companies to new heights of success whilst fostering a nurturing environment that positively influences their employees.

The SBR Management Excellence Awards is presented by Singapore Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2025 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's employee engagements and management initiatives, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez at [email protected].