UOB: A Top Employer Committed to Care, Growth, and Trust for Long-Term and Sustainable Careers

UOB, a recognized Top Employer, is celebrated for its commitment to fostering a people-first culture and long-term, sustainable careers. The bank’s approach is deeply rooted in three core pillars: Care, Growth, and Trust, each underpinning a suite of initiatives that nurture employee well-being, inclusivity, and professional development.

Prioritizing Employee Well-being and Work-Life Balance

UOB’s focus on Care is evident through extensive initiatives designed to support employees both in and out of the workplace. The bank’s recent Better U Festival highlights UOB’s dedication to holistic well-being, offering exclusive benefits like housing and medical support. For example, UOB introduced a housing loan rate exclusively for employees, demonstrating benefits that impact them for the long term.

Work-life balance is further enhanced through flexible work options, including remote work for up to two days per week—they were the first local bank to implement this. UOB’s Flexi2 program grants two additional hours of paid time off each month, giving employees the freedom to handle personal commitments without compromising productivity. Shorter Fridays and staggered work hours add flexibility, creating a culture that values employee autonomy.

Mental health is a cornerstone of UOB’s care philosophy. The Better Mind program, with wellness activities and access to 24/7 mental health resources, ensures that employees are well-supported. Through partnerships like Intellect, employees can access mental health counselors, emphasizing UOB’s commitment to mental well-being.

Fostering a Future-Ready Workforce

UOB’s Growth pillar is centered on nurturing talent through continuous learning and professional development. The Better U program, launched in 2019, provides essential training in problem-solving skills, data storytelling, and human-centered design, equipping employees for success in a digital-first world. By 2026, UOB aims to reskill up to 500 employees under the Better U Pivot program, aligning with industry demands for tech-savvy professionals.

Through its Leadership Acceleration Program (LAP) and Management Associate (MA) Program, UOB identifies and nurtures high-potential talent. LAP participants gain executive coaching, strategic project assignments, and cross-border experiences, while MA participants benefit from mentorship, enhancing their leadership readiness in a competitive industry.
 
Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion

Participants in UOB’s Supporting Ur Retirement and Future initiative also play a significant role in fostering growth where their retiree gig program support employees transitioning into retirement, utilizing their expertise for short-term projects while promoting age diversity.

Since 2013, the bank has championed disability inclusion through initiatives like the UOB Scan Hub in Singapore—a centre for digitising and archiving documents. To ensure the sustainability of this effort, UOB collaborated with the Autism Resource Centre (ARC) and SG Enable to develop an employment model that matches tasks to employees’ abilities, ensures a level playing field regardless of disabilities, and promotes ongoing engagement to build an inclusive community.

This model supports a diverse workforce at UOB Scan Hub, comprising employees with autism, hearing impairments, mature workers, part-time undergraduates, and others with unique needs. Employees are remunerated based on job size, with opportunities to advance based on individual performance, reinforcing UOB’s commitment to meritocracy and inclusivity.

Through The UOB Way anchored on their people philosophy of Care, Growth, and Trust, UOB sets a standard in the financial industry, creating an environment where employees are cared for, can grow and are empowered to lead with confidence.

About UOB

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia, offering a full suite of financial services across personal, corporate, and investment banking. Headquartered in Singapore, UOB is committed to innovation, sustainability, and empowering communities.

Learn more at http://www.uobgroup.com