AL-SALAM REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2017

AL-SALĀM REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2017 81 As we strive to grow the Fund’s assets, we remain mindful of the need for qualified employees that are capable with keeping close communications with our stakeholders and remain updated on current REIT business conducts. By investing in our people, we improve the quality of our business operations while ensuring that the Fund OUR PEOPLE Our gender employee ratio constitutes 59% male employees and 41% female employees. To avoid any form of biasness or discrimination, we hire our employees based on their skill sets, without weighing heavily on gender or age distribution. EMPLOYEE TURNOVER RATE For FY2017, our turnover rate was recorded at 3.7% for our male employees with 0% for our female employees. Our low employee attrition rate assures our stakeholders that the Fund is successful at retaining its professional working force. EMPLOYEE BREAKDOWN (NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS) 20.83 70.83 8.33 Management Executive Non-Executive  Male  Female 48 144 Management Executive Non-Executive 1 6 8 2 5 5  Male  Female <30 years 30 to 50 years >50 years 5 9 4 3 6 0  Male  Female  Male  Female 11 16 Male 100% Female 100% MANAGING OUR TALENT POOL maintains its services at a high level of professionalism. Realising the need for talent and skill in this industry, we enrol our employees into relevant competency training and talent development programmes that would not only improve their knowledge on REIT policies and practices but also develop their personal skills that will benefit the Fund in the long run. EMPLOYEE PROFILE Our employees are made up of a diverse group of qualified individuals that are knowledgeable in investment practices. At Al-Salām REIT, we embrace a culture that respects and leverages on the diversity of our employees. We provide equal opportunities for all employees regardless of race, religion, nationality, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by Malaysian legislation. Diversity is integral to our business as an investment fund as we require opinions and ideas from varying groups to ensure that the Fund remains relevant in evolving economic trends.