Global workplace culture is evolving rapidly, with a growing emphasis on employee well-being, flexible work arrangements, and inclusive environments. Organizations today are striving to build adaptable, agile workplaces that harness technology and place employee engagement at the core of their operations.
According to Gallup’s 2024 report, only 21% of employees worldwide are actively engaged at work. In parallel, employee well-being has taken center stage, with a 2025 Radancy survey revealing that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than compensation.
The link between inclusive cultures and productivity is also evident. SHRM’s State of Global Workplace Culture 2024 found that 83% of employees working in strong, inclusive environments are highly motivated to deliver quality results, compared to significantly lower engagement in less inclusive settings. These insights emphasize the importance of fostering supportive, equitable workplaces.
At DKSH, we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work across 15 key markets, including Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Notably, markets like Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have earned this recognition for multiple consecutive years, reflecting our sustained commitment to creating a positive, empowering work environment.
The Great Place to Work certification is considered the global benchmark for outstanding workplace culture. This recognition is based on an independent, data-driven assessment, including a comprehensive employee survey that evaluates factors such as trust, leadership, camaraderie, and workplace practices.
In alignment with our sustainability strategy, we continue to focus on critical areas such as talent identification and development, embracing diversity, and enhancing employee engagement. These priorities reflect our long-term vision of enriching people’s lives by making DKSH not just a place to work, but a place to thrive.
At DKSH, our purpose is to enrich people’s lives. We do so by providing reliable access to high-quality and responsible products and services, creating sustainable value for our partners, and contributing to raising the quality of life in the communities we operate in by generating jobs, perspectives, and opportunities for people’s development and growth.