Hopewell Holdings Limited ("Hopewell") has been again honoured with the 'Manpower Developer 1st' title by Employees Retraining Board (ERB) at the ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme, in recognition of the company's outstanding achievements and commitment to manpower training and development. The award ceremony was held on 24th April 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Mr. Richard Law, Company Secretary of Hopewell Holdings Limited, received the award on behalf of the company.

The ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme is the first accreditation system in Hong Kong to assess the level of maturity of manpower training and development strategies and practices of organisations. The Scheme aims at promoting a corporate culture which focuses on manpower training and development, and raising the awareness of employers and employees to the importance of on-the-job training and continuous learning. It also serves as a recognition and support to employers who are committed to providing training and development for their employees.

Caring for employees

Hopewell regards the employees as their most important asset, and offers a broad range of training programmes and workshops to help employees expand professional knowledge and develop new skills. In addition, Hopewell has launched an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling, seminars and work life balance activities. Hopewell believes work-life balance is instrumental to maintaining a productive, healthy and cohesive workforce. Through organising various staff activities, interest classes and voluntary works, Hopewell encourages its staff members to cultivate a sustainable life style.