Delivering Sustainable Value For Our Stakeholders Delivering Sustainable Value For Our Stakeholders Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad 172 173 Integrated Annual Report 2023 Empowering Our People and Enriching Our Communities Empowering Our People and Enriching Our Communities Maintaining Fair Labour Relations We have implemented comprehensive SOPs such as the Employee and Industrial Relations SOP, to provide clear guidance on various matters related to employer-employee relations. Such SOP covers various areas of focus including employee engagement and dialogues, practices to safeguard the rights of both employers and employees such as rights to freedom of association as well as legally correct and ethical procedures for employment services and termination. The SOP also defines different types of disciplinary offences and misconduct as well as the disciplinary actions that may be taken against an employee who has committed an offence. All submissions related to disciplinary actions undergo a thorough review by an elected Board of Appeal, akin to a Board of Domestic Inquiry, to scrutinise the disciplinary actions imposed on the accused employee. This ensures that all decisions related to disciplinary actions are fair and equitable. To understand the satisfactory level of our employees, we conduct periodic employee engagement surveys covering key areas of interest such as working conditions, benefits and compensation, learning and development opportunities, leadership and any other matters of concern to them. The insights gained from these surveys empower us to formulate processes and programmes that improve satisfaction and drive employee retention. OUR VALUE CREATION Talent Development During FYE2023, we continued to enhance our learning and development programmes by leveraging digital solutions and online learning platforms including: Initiatives Description Press Metal E-Learning In FYE2023, we launched Press Metal E-Learning, a web-based platform that employees can use to access training materials and programmes conveniently. The platform offers flexibility by allowing employees to learn at their own pace. HR department or department heads may use the platform to delegate training sessions and set training goals. In addition, the Press Metal E-Learning comprised digital tools and platforms that enhances the learning and development such as Collaborative Learning Hub (“CLH”) and E-Onboarding Programme. The CLH fosters a culture of interdepartmental learning and knowledge sharing among subject matter experts, while the E-Onboarding Programme is designed to provide new employees with a comprehensive digital onboarding experience. Virtual learning modules offered via the platform include: • Company Introduction • Vision and Values • Employee Handbook • ABAC • EHS Induction • IT Induction and Boss I-Net End User Briefing Training Development Management System (“TDMS”) In July 2023, our Sarawak operations introduced the TDMS to digitise and streamline their learning and development processes. Employees may use the system to apply for internal training, view their training history and calendars, and submit pre- and post-training evaluations. WeChat Learning Platform Our entities in China utilise the mini programme featured in WeCom, in which a question bank comprising questions collected from each department, covering the scopes of EHS, sustainability and safety production, has been established. Talent Recruitment We endeavour to recruit individuals who align with our values and contribute to our dynamic work environment, with the following initiatives taken in FYE2023 to attract such talent: Initiatives Description Youth Development Programme We address skills gaps by supporting unemployed and underprivileged youths with training and employment opportunities. Programmes provided in FYE2023 include: • Fresh graduate programme (aluminium smelting): A one-year programme to cultivate talents for roles in aluminium smelting • Apprehenticeship/ Internship/ Trainee programme: An internship programme established by the Group • PENJANA programme: A training programme for polytechnic graduates that provides them with the skills to become process controllers • Student adoption programme: Programme that provides financial support for the educational needs Our internship and management trainee programmes are designed to provide participants with hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced and passionate professionals. As a result, these programmes aid in the development of local talent and the advancement of the local economy. Collaborations with Universities During the year under review, we pursued various partnerships with both local and international universities across several initiatives. PMBA fostered knowledge-sharing in research with Universiti Malaya (“UM”) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, whereby academic staff from UM were invited to visit PMI and PMIT, gaining practical industry-level experience. As a result of the programme, several final year projects and one (1) integrated design project (“IDP”) related to aluminium processing were proposed and accepted, with the UM students set to carry out these projects within PMBA. In addition, PMBA collaborated with the Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (“MJIIT”), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, by sponsoring an IDP for an automatic solar panel processing line that is designed to enhance our cutting, punching and sealing processes. Subsequently, one (1) MJIIT student commenced an industrial attachment with the PMBA, serving as an engineer/ consultant and contributing to our preparations for the ISO 17025:2017 accreditation of our laboratory. PMBA also partnered with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (“UTAR”), initiating a project focused on evaluating energy efficiency and carbon footprint in aluminium production. Additionally, they participated in UTAR’s Final Year Project Poster Competition and career fair. Furthermore, PMBA collaborated with Universiti Sains Malaysia (“USM”) for internships, and with Monash University Malaysia for a project aimed at enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency. These collaborations bolstered PMBA’s research and industry connections, fostering knowledge exchange and practical applications. UM academic staff visit to PMI & PMIT
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