The Labour Department today held a ceremony to commend good employers and launch its Good Employee Recognition Campaign.

The department revealed that 1,596 organisations are signatories to the Good Employer Charter 2024, representing an increase of nearly 70% over the previous version. Among these organisations, 1,002 are authorised to use the “Supportive Family-friendly Good Employer” logo, which denotes commitment to promoting a family-friendly employment culture.

Moreover, 318 organisations have been signatories for three consecutive terms of the charter, meaning they have consistently had good human resource management practices in place.

At the ceremony, representatives from three signatories shared their experience in carrying out good human resource management and family-friendly employment practices.

Meanwhile, employers are being encouraged to nominate employees for the inaugural Good Employee Recognition Campaign, launched to support the Good Employer Charter 2024.

The campaign allows employers to show recognition and express gratitude for their employees’ contributions. Employees are assessed in terms of their abilities, attitude towards clients, adaptability, team spirit, and sense of belonging to the organisation.

Nominated employees or teams accredited by the scheme’s panel of judges will each be awarded a Good Employee Commendation Certificate and a lapel pin in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution.

Speaking at the event, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun thanked every good employer for implementing flexible work arrangements and offering assistance to employees to enable them to balance their work and personal lives. He said this was conducive to unleashing the potential of the local labour force.

Mr Sun added that the current-term Government attaches great importance to improving employee benefits, promoting employment, and protecting occupational health and safety. He also expressed hope that different groups in society will continue to support the charter and the Good Employee Recognition Campaign, and work together to foster win-win labour relations, as well as a harmonious and inclusive community.