Page 66 - Urban Renewal Authority 2023-24 Annual Report

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY

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Diversity and Inclusion,

Employee Advancement and Well-Being

Sustainability Pillars ECONOMY I ENVIRONMENT I SOCIETY I PROCESS I PEOPLE

Diversity and Inclusion
At URA, diversity and inclusion have always been integral to our culture. Over the past year, we remained
committed to fostering an inclusive environment and have continued to implement our Equal Opportunities
Policy, which guides our people practices.

Employee Advancement
URA is dedicated to creating a workplace where talent can flourish through a range of training and development
programmes. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our diverse initiatives. In 2023/24, we offered
over 120 training classes covering a wide spectrum of topics such as sustainability, technology, leadership, and
compliance, amounting to an average of 27 training hours per employee.

To ensure a future-ready leadership team, we have implemented the High Calibre Programme, designed to build
a robust leadership pipeline. Additionally, the Planner Trainer Programme focuses on nurturing young
professional employees and preparing them for complex urban renewal challenges.
Our Job Rotation and Job Enhancement Programmes facilitate upskilling and reskilling, while the Award Bearing
Programme offers pathways to academic and professional qualifications. Our initiatives extend to offering
exposure in the Mainland and Overseas, that enable employees to learn about the best technological practices
and develop global insights, fostering a motivated and engaged workforce ready to navigate the evolving
business landscape.

In the past year, the URA promoted approximately 10 percent of our total workforce, demonstrating our
dedication to recognising and advancing the talents of our employees.

Nurturing Next Generation
Empowering the next generation of
urban renewal professionals is a
cornerstone of URA’s mission. Our
Summer Internship Programme
provides university students with
broad perspectives and hands-on
learning opportunities to pursue
their aspirations and contribute to
sustainable projects. As part of the
programme, 27 summer interns are
required to complete a capstone
project and present their findings
to top management. This process
not only enhances their problem-
solving and leadership skills but
also provides valuable reverse
Interns are motivated to learn about urban regeneration and grow professionally during the learning opportunities for our
two-month programme.
leadership team, fostering a culture
of continuous enhancement and
innovation.

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