| | NOVEMBER 2023MANAGEHRMAGAZINE.COM8In MyOpinionEMPLOYEE WELLBEING: THE ART OF WORK LIFE HARMONYThe start of 2023 marks not only the beginning of a new year but also the long-awaited moment that Hong Kong is finally on the path to resuming normalcy in both the social and economic context following the border reopening between the city and Mainland China since the outbreak of COVID-19 three years ago. All of us would agree that the pandemic has brought disruptions in many aspects of our lives. It makes us rethink the way we live and work. Work-life balance, hybrid work, and career resilience have therefore come into the limelight.In the recent study of Mercer Global Talent Trends, it was revealed that benefits and support for staff wellbeing are a priority for employees, with almost a third of respondents happy to trade salary increases for additional wellbeing benefits for themselves and their families, including medical coverage. 85 percent of HR leaders recognise the need for hyper-personalisation to ensure benefits attract and retain talent.Against this backdrop, we must be agile to keep pace with change in the labour market and to implement people strategies in a timely manner to ensure organisational resilience. Leveraging market benchmarks, the voices of employees, and data, we have enhanced a suite of benefits at DBS Hong Kong since September 2022 with the aim of supporting the holistic wellbeing of our people and making them feel supported, valued, and cared for at all times.Flexible Wellness Programme Customised for Every IndividualIn the post-pandemic era, agility and flexibility are key for organisations to stay competitive as we embrace the future of work. The same rationale shall apply to employee benefits to cater to and accommodate the changing needs of our diverse employees and their dependents, which vary at different life stages. By Betty Lam, Head of Human Resources, DBS BankBetty Lam
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