Hong
Kong-based QI Group was recently awarded HR Asia’s “Best
Companies to Work For in 2019” Award. The
triumph successfully continues a 6 year-long winning streak for the
corporation. The QI Group is the parent company of QNET, a direct
selling business that is also notably acknowledged in the e-commerce
world. QNET’s employees make up a
majority of its workforce in Hong Kong, where the corporate
headquarters are located. This year, QNET
accepted the award on behalf
of the group. “This
award is a testament to our Founders who have inculcated the core
values of integrity, sustainability, leadership and service which
reflects in our people practices,” QNET
CEO Malou Caluza remarked on
the victory.
HR
Asia is a well-respected regional publisher in the human resources
industry. To earn the distinguished honor of an HR Asia award,
companies must demonstrate practices that achieve efficiency in the
betterment of employees’ well being. This
year, over 200 entries were received for the award, spanning 12
different industries across the region. QI Group was selected by a
diverse panel of judges for its excellence in workplace culture,
talent development, and employee engagement. These qualities are at
the center of QI Group’s mission. QNET
CEO Caluza also spoke of employee equality in her acceptance speech
on behalf of the QI Group.
“We
are proud of our diverse and inclusive work culture which is made of
46% women, many of who serve in senior positions,” she
stated. “Many
of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years,”
reflecting low turnover rates and high moral. “We
encourage an open and transparent work environment where employees
are empowered to take initiatives and ask questions,” said
Caluza of the company’s vision for their
employees. Caluza elaborated on this, emphasizing their intention to
“invest in our
people”. The company does so through
specialized training and developmental programs for professional and
personal growth skills. They also facilitate mentoring and coaching
relationships within varying position levels inside the company. The
QI Group’s ultimate HR goal is to
“encourage
employees to realize their full potential.”
A
celebrated initiative they created, referred to as “RYTHM”,
is an example of this commitment to investing in their employees. The
name is an acronym for “Raise
Yourself To Help Mankind”, intending to
spark personal ambition. Through QI Group and its subsidiaries, this
program fosters a volunteer culture within the workplace. Employees
are encouraged to pledge a minimum of 16 volunteer hours per year, in
various charitable organizations that directly impact the local
community.
Since
the COVID-19 crisis has inflicted new procedures to ensure the safety
of everyone, QI Group has adapted the ways they contribute to
society. In response to the pandemic, the group utilized their
subsidiaries’ mobilized partners in 20
countries to assist communities most affected. They were able to
provide essential hygiene packs to the underprivileged- containing
hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and protective face masks. When
employees began to transition into work from home scenarios, some
used their extra time to hand-make items to sell. The proceeds were
then donated to children with special needs.
The
QI Group also employs interns with special needs and contributes to
related educational programs in Hong Kong. This is just one example
of the commitment the company holds in regard to workplace culture.
Under
QI Group’s leadership, QNET has also
shown great accomplishments that have been recognized with awards.
They were recently awarded the Bronze prize for “Innovation
in Sponsorships”, by the 2020
Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards. The win was
credited to QNET’s successful partnership
with the Manchester City Football Club. Through this sponsorship, the
influential organizations have been able to impact the youth football
community- most notably with a two-week training camp at Eithad
Stadium in the United Kingdom. The camp brought underprivileged youth
from different countries to meet with players, develop their English
skills, and get a behind the scenes look at the world of football.
The
QI Group has successfully created the workplace environment they have
strived for, and this award is evidence of that success. The values
this accolade commends are reflected in all aspects of the group and
their subsidies. Upon receiving this recognition, the QI Group hopes
to serve as a leading example of these proven processes.