Build an Inclusive Workplace and Society
Empowering Our People
At the ArchSD, we recognise the importance of cultivating a highly skilled workforce so as to serve our clients and the community effectively. With the rapid shifts in climate, technological advancements and user expectations, we are committed to empowering our staff with enhanced knowledge, skills, safety and wellness through fostering knowledge, collaboration and a culture of innovation. This will enable our staff to continuously enhance our services and contribute their expertise in building facilities that will benefit the community for generations to come.
Our People
We strive to provide a supportive environment that inspires our staff from diverse backgrounds to reach their full potential for both professional and personal growth.
We recruit and develop talents based on merit and equal opportunity following the principles of open and fair competition. We also follow the Government’s practice of non-discrimination in terms of disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
Staff Development and Knowledge Management
At the ArchSD, we believe a skilled and diverse workforce is the key to delivering exceptional service to our clients and the broader community, in particular in today’s ever-evolving landscape of the architecture and construction industry.
In 2023 we continued to keep our staff abreast of the latest advancements in cutting-edge construction technologies, such as DfMA, MiC, MiMEP and BIM to ensure our employees remain agile and adaptable in line with industry trends.
Training programmes are tailored to the unique needs of each staff member through a diverse array of platforms and formats. These include academic lectures, structured classroom training, workshops and seminars, symposiums, overseas visits, on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring sessions, e-learning modules, and competitions.
We also foster learning, innovation and collaboration through the one-stop Knowledge Management (KM) Portal which aims to provide a cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing and discussion platform for organisation and operation excellence. During the year, we enhanced the ArchSD Chatapp to interlink with the KM Portal offering our staff an easy and convenient access for acquiring knowledge and sharing insights. We also organised design workshops and activities to further encourage knowledge sharing and co-creation.
The Design Thinking Workshop held in October 2023 on knowledge management brought together staff of different ranks and disciplines to collaboratively brainstorm creative ideas for developing new features and enhancing user experience of the e-Profile.
4 dedicated video channels, namely “Knowledge Maker”, "QQ Tutorial", "TECHNOPOLY" and “TECHTUBE”, were featured in the e-learning portal of TechnoLand to foster sharing of valuable insights by senior colleagues as well as application of advanced technologies by young staff. The in-house training campaigns cultivate a collaborative learning culture empowering staff to take charge of their progressive learning journey.
To enable the sharing of knowledge and experiences among site supervisory staff across different sites, thematic videos were developed in the KM Portal covering various aspects of construction site works, e.g. installation, testing and commissioning, site safety, health, environmental protection, etc, which can be applied in New Building Works, Building Services and Facility Upkeep.
During the reporting year, the ArchSD provided 704 training courses with each staff member receiving an average of 33 hours of training.
Training Hours per Staff
Summary of Training Activities
| Type | Number of Trainees | Number of Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership & Management Skills | 107 | 1 649 |
| Professional & Vocational Training | 14 093 | 45 734 |
| Career Development | 3 474 | 15 477 |
| Total | 17 674 | 62 860 |
Staff Well-Being
We are committed to building a vibrant and inclusive workplace that fosters staff wellness, embraces work-life balance, encourages teamwork and builds a positive mindset and a sense of pride in the work our staff have contributed.
During the year, our staff associations also organised a broad spectrum of sports and recreational activities which contribute to a healthy and joyful workplace and our community-oriented service culture, reinforcing our commitment to the welfare and unity of our ArchSD family.
ArchSD Annual Dinner
ArchSD Dragon Boat Launching Ceremony
Architectural Services Department Inter-Branch Football Tournament
Oxfam Trailwalker
