PRG Holdings Berhad Annual Report 2017

S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y R E P O R T ( C O N T ’ D ) 3.1.3 Labour Standards The Group has guidelines setting the procedures and standards on recruitment by the management and human resource team. It is to ensure staff employment strictly complies with local employment regulations. The guidelines are reviewed on a regular basis so as to ensure the consistency with any update of the relevant rules and regulations in all locations of the operations. 3.1.4 Work-life balance Work-life balance is one of the important elements in retaining employees in the organisation. In this spirit, the Group has organised various recreational activities to help relieve employees from work stress, as well as to foster employees’ relationship and bonds, such as:- • Weekly sports activities • Annual dinners • Team buildings activities • Festive celebrations 3.2 Anti-Corruption A series of policies, operating manuals and handbooks are in place which allow the Group to maintain high ethical standards and a workplace free from corruption. All employees are expected to discharge their duties with integrity and to follow relevant local laws and regulations. The Group monitors closely the conduct of its management staff to prevent wrong-doings among the Board, senior management and staff, such as prohibiting transfer of benefits while considering new customers, suppliers or any project investment. The Group has implemented the whistle blowing reporting procedures. Any person may report allegations of suspected serious misconduct or any breach or suspected breach of law or regulation that may adversely impact the Group, the Group’s customers, shareholders, employees, investors or the public at large. 3.3 Corporate Social Responsibility As a continuous effort in giving back to the society, the Group would seek opportunities to get involved in various community programmes. The Group’s approach towards community involvement is as follows: • foster collaboration with local authorities in the areas of charity work • engage with the community and ensure the Group’s business activities are always carried out in the interests of the community • provision of career opportunities to the locals and promoting the development of the community’s economy Apart from that, the Group also involves in charity programmes devised to provide support to the organisations or institutions that are involved in welfare, health and educational activities aimed at improving quality of life of the society. In November 2017, the Group has donated RM50,000 to aid residents affected by the torrential storm over the span of a weekend, which resulted in one of the worst floods in Penang. • Annual Report 2017 43