Over 280 Companies & Organizations Say ‘Yes’ to Happy Workplace

Over 280 companies and organizations in Hong Kong were granted the ‘Happiness-at-work Label’ today (7 April 2016) for their commitment to foster a happy workplace culture and raise the happiness-at-work level of the local workforce.

They have participated in the ‘Happiness-at-Work Promotional Scheme’, jointly organized by the Promoting Happiness Index Foundation (the Foundation) and the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC). Now in its fourth year, the Scheme issues ‘Happy Company’ and ‘Happy Organisation’ labels to successful applicants. This year, there are 265 companies and 19 organizations under the two categories respectively to date.

Mr Matthew Cheung, Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the HKSAR Government, officiated the label presentation ceremony, accompanied by Dr Edward Chan, President; Dr Dennis Ng, Chairman; Prof Roy Chung and Mr Johnny Yeung, Vice Chairmen; Dr Aaron Shum and Mr Samson Chan, Honorary Presidents of the Foundation; as well as Mr Stanley Lau, Chairman; and Mrs Agnes Mak, Executive Director of HKPC.

Mr Lau said, “It is encouraging that more and more companies and organizations are joining the ‘Happiness-at-Work’ family and have adopted the people-oriented management concept. With this in place, the employees can better manage their career, family and personal development. Being one of the ‘Happy Organisations’, HKPC also strives to create a happy workplace and implement various family-friendly measures to help staff members strike a work-life balance.”

Successful applicants of the ‘Happy Company’ and ‘Happy Organisation’ labels must have implemented measures or activities in at least two out of the four areas that enhance ‘Happiness-at-work’ in the past year. These include ‘Corporate Love’, ‘Corporate Insight’, ‘Corporate Fortitude’ and ‘Corporate Engagement’.

Concurrent to the event, there was a sharing session by the label holders of the ‘Happy Company’ and ‘Happy Organisation’ on ways in building a joyous workplace. They included The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, Sunta Chemical Limited, and Hong Kong Wing On Travel Service Limited. Prizes were also presented to the winning organizations and individuals of the Happiness-at-Work photo and writing competition.

The ‘Happiness-at-work Promotional Scheme 2016’ is open for application until the end of August. For more details, please visit www.hkworkhappiness.com; or contact HKPC’s Derek Poon at tel.: (852) 2788 5327 or email: derekpoon@hkpc.org

For other media enquiries, please contact Chloe Chau of HKPC’s Corporate Communication and Marketing Division at tel.: (852) 2788 6158 or email: chloechau@hkpc.org

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Mr Jonathan Ho
General Manager
Corporate Communication and Marketing
Hong Kong Productivity Council
Tel: (852) 2788 6390
Fax: (852) 2788 5056
Email: jonathanho@hkpc.org
Website: www.hkpc.org

7 April 2016

Mr Matthew Cheung, Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the HKSAR Government (centre); Dr Edward Chan, President of the Promoting Happiness Index Foundation (sixth from right); Mr Stanley Lau, Chairman of HKPC (fifth from left); and other officiating guests of the 'Happiness-at-Work Label' presentation ceremony 2016 pose for a group photo with the representatives of 'Happy Companies' and 'Happy Organisations'.