SINGAPORE, 23 SEP 2025 – Nippon Sanso brought home five prestigious awards at the Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI) Awards Night, held in celebration of SHRI’s 60th Diamond Jubilee – marking six decades of advancing HR excellence in Singapore!
Among 61 nominated organisations, Nippon Sanso received recognition in every category it was shortlisted for. This accomplishment strongly reflects our people-first culture, commitment to HR excellence and ongoing drive for innovation.
Our Award Wins:
🥈Silver – Excellence in People Policy & Design
Team Nippon Sanso was recognised for its strategic localisation of global HR policies across Southeast Asia.
Key highlights include:
- Aligning global values (eg: workplace safety, health & mental well-being) with local execution.
- Building inclusive HR Practices through ASEAN+ HR Network Meetings and Communities of Practice
- Developing tailored competency frameworks and wellness initiatives specific to Singapore.
🥈Silver – Excellence in Transformation & Innovation
Team Nippon Sanso was recognised for its forward-thinking approach to HR digital transformation – seamlessly integrating technology into our people and business strategies to drive meaningful impact across the organisation.
Key highlights include:
- Skills Development: Implementing People Connect Core HR System and Learning Management System to enhance learning access and workforce capability.
- Career Growth & Job Redesign: Streamlining and redesigning job roles to create strategic positions and improve talent retention.
- Inclusive Workforce Strategies: Advancing diversity and equality through initiatives such as the Women Empowerment Forward Plan.
🥈Silver – Excellence in Learning & Development, Coaching & Mentoring
Team Nippon Sanso was recognised for its forward-looking, technology-enabled transformation of the Learning & Development ecosystem – equipping employees and leaders with the skills and mindsets to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Key highlights include:
- Scalable Digital Learning: Leveraging the People Connect Learning Management System to deliver region-wide training—from technical expertise to leadership development.
- Grow Our Managers: A targeted initiative to strengthen managerial effectiveness and leadership readiness.
- Grow Our Leaders x Drive Our Business: A strategic leadership program designed to cultivate visionary leaders who can drive business growth and innovation.
🥉Bronze – Excellence in Workplace Culture & Engagement Award
Team Nippon Sanso was recognised for fostering a positive workplace culture through award-winning recognition initiatives rooted in safety, employee appreciation and engagement.
Key highlights include:
- Honouring safety excellence and proactive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices
- Promoting a shared sense of safety purpose and belonging across teams
- Encouraging ongoing engagement through visible and consistent appreciation
- Boosting morale and retention with genuine acknowledgments
🥉Bronze – Excellence in Employee Experience & Well Being
Team Nippon Sanso was recognised for its holistic and inclusive approach to employee engagement, built around multi-layered strategy where people feel heard, valued and supported in their growth.
Key highlights include:
- Robust Feedback Culture: Global engagement surveys, interactive seminars, and internal dialogue sessions encourage open communications and strengthen cross-cultural connections.
- Recognition & Rewards: Special events such as Productivity Day and Operational Excellence Day celebrate innovation and collaboration, while incentive programmes align leadership with engagement goals.
- Career Growth & Inclusion: Structured learning pathways, annual development festivals, and webinars with external guest speakers promote continuous development, with a strong emphasis on inclusive leadership.
Shaping a Future-Ready Workplace
This milestone holds special significance during this commemorative year. Endorsed by a distinguished panel comprising Singapore tripartite partners, private sector business leaders and senior HR professionals, these accolades are a tribute to the dedication, vision and impact of our incredible team.
A heartfelt thank you to our outstanding Nippon Sanso APAC Regional team!
Your leadership continue to shape a more inclusive, purpose- driven, and future-ready workplace where every individual across the region has the opportunity to thrive.
Together, the bar has been raised – and this is just the beginning.
