Global retailer recognized as a top employer for its commitment to HR excellence, diversity and inclusion, and talent development
January 2, 2024, Kuala Lumpur – Global retailer UNIQLO has again been recognized as one of the top employers in Malaysia, securing five prestigious employment awards, solidifying its status as a sought-after brand for employment in the country. The awards are given to organisations that are able to stand out as a model organisation in terms of their people practices as well as continuous growth.
The awards include:
- Malaysia’s Most Preferred Employers Award (Top 1 in Retail Industry) by Graduan Brand Award
- Graduates’ Top 1% Choice of Employers in 2024 by Talentbank
- Employer of Choice Award (Private Sector) by the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM);
- Anugerah Majikan Prihatin – Swasta (Caring Employer Award – Private Sector) by the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia
- Graduate Employer of the Year (Top 100 companies) Award by Malaysia’s 100 Leading Graduate Employers (M100)
The awards are a testament to UNIQLO’s continuous commitment and efforts in cultivating talents while ensuring that the necessary training as well as skills development programmes are provided. The global retailer strives to elevate each person to excel in their career paths while growing as an individual to be a contributing member of the society.
“We are truly honored to receive these prestigious awards, which underscore our commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and supportive workplace environment. These accolades reinforce our dedication to nurturing talent, understanding their needs, and providing a conducive environment to shape future leaders,” said Mabel Lee, Human Resource Director of UNIQLO Malaysia.
In addition to the commitment of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, UNIQLO is working towards its goal of hiring individuals with disabilities, aiming for them to constitute more than 1% of its total workplace. Currently, UNIQLO employs 30 staff who have a disability across its Malaysian stores.
These accomplishments serve as a testament to UNIQLO’s excellence in the industry, instilling confidence in recent graduates to choose UNIQLO as their preferred workplace. With a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, the global retailer prioritizes personal growth, career advancement, and work-life balance for all its employees across its global operations.
For more information about UNIQLO and its initiatives, please visit www.uniqlo.com/my.
