New World Group proceeds with new developments in a new direction with innovation. An outstanding management team is crucial for the Group to change and evolve. Dedicated and professional talents are the key to drive the development of the Group in today's fast-changing world. Therefore, we endeavor to create an ideal working environment for our staff members and attract, develop and retain talents through competitive employment package and incentive policies.

We take two-way communication the key to build up a harmonious working environment. Through different channels like monthly newsletters, the Group intranet, emails and staff magazine, the staff are kept abreast of the latest development of the Group, promoting their sense of belongings.

To further enhance communication flow among group companies, the Group Intranet has been revamped in December 2010, in which links of Group Companies’ intranet, Phone Directory, suggestion box and discussion forum "Net Work" were newly included. Colleagues working in different locations for different group companies can contact and share their thoughts with other staff members through these channels.

To enhance the transparency of group management and improve communication between them and staff members, Group Human Resources Committee has initiated a programme named "Luncheon with Adrian" commencing in 2010, during which senior management can interact directly with staff members of different job functions and levels from different group companies.

Various luncheons were organized in May, July, October 2010 and January 2011. Staff members from NWD, NWS Holdings, NWCL and NWT shared their expectation and views on their companies and the Group with Mr Adrian Cheng, Executive Director of New World Group and Chairman of the Group Human Resources Committee, respectively.

In April 2008, the "Speaking with Adrian" blog was set up. With a view to establishing a bilateral and open communication platform, Mr Adrian Cheng, Executive Director of the New World Group, shares his view on the Group's development in the blog and encourages staff to give their feedback.

In January 2011, New World Group aligns the staff benefits of different group companies to further enhance the working conditions of its staff. Apart from implementing 5-day week, Paternity Leave, Examination Leave and Birthday Leave are offered to staff members. Besides, the Group has launched a new staff discount card for employees to enjoy discount at designated operations in the Group.

To encourage the staff to have a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle and stay away from Influenza, New World Group and some of its group companies provided free Influenza Immunization for staff during flu season and gave a seasonal fresh fruit to its staff every day during the "Fruit for Health Week", encouraging them to have more fruit and maintain good health. The Group also encourages subsidiaries to hold workshops and seminars for staff to assist them in relieving life and work-related stress.

In addition, New World Group supports the "Work-Life Balance" programme organized by The Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, encouraging the staff to lead a balance of life.

New World Group cares about our staff's personal growth and is committed to providing ideal working environment for staff. As a result, a Sports and Recreation Club has been set up by the Group in 2008. Regular events such as Spring Dinner, sports activities, interest classes and company trips are organized in order to encourage employees and their families to participate in staff gathering and thus improving the understanding towards each other. Sports and Recreation Club is going to organize a "Group Fun Day" in 2011 to build up team spirit among its staff. Colleagues and their family members will be invited to join the challenging games on the Group Fun Day.

Sports and Recreation Club has organized various competitions like New World Group Singing Contest and Mahjong Competition since its establishment. Overwhelming responses were received from colleagues in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Besides, the Group encourages sense of belongings among staff by organizing charity and community work.