Alcon, a global leader in eye care committed to helping people see brilliantly, has been named one of the ‘Best Employers in Singapore’ for the second consecutive year, following its recognition in 2021. This honor highlights Alcon’s dedication to fostering a strong culture of excellence that allows all associates to perform at their best.
In this year’s survey, Alcon placed second in the ‘Health Care Equipment & Services’ category, improving from third place in 2023. Conducted by The Straits Times, the ‘Best Employers’ study evaluates companies through an anonymous survey, measuring associates’ willingness to recommend their company and others in the industry. Scores range from 0 to 10, with a greater emphasis on indirect recommendations.
Alcon Singapore received high marks in the evaluation, reflecting its belief that its mission of helping people See Brilliantly is best achieved when associates can be their authentic selves. To gather feedback, the company regularly conducts an ‘Associate Experience Dashboard (AED)’ to understand associates’ perspectives on the work environment.
The company focuses on enhancing associate experiences through engagement initiatives in three key areas: Diversity & Inclusion, Social Impact and Sustainability (SIS), and Talent Development.
Fostering Diversity & Inclusion
Alcon Singapore promotes inclusive collaboration through cultural events and associate-led sports programs that strengthen interdepartmental connections. Supported by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the Singapore Leadership Team, Alcon has established an Employee Resource Group called ‘Women Supporting Women’, aimed at enhancing female leadership through career development and mentoring.
Driving Social Impact and Sustainability
Under its SIS strategy, Alcon Singapore participates in the global volunteering initiative ‘Alcon in Action’. This May, 135 associates engaged in community gardening and seed gift box creation for local non-profits, including Sunlove Nursing Home and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore. Alcon also celebrates World Sight Day, advocating for improved eye health and access to quality eye care globally.
Unleashing Associate Potential
Alcon recently enhanced its ‘Development In Action’ (DIA) program, designed to inspire continuous learning and growth among associates. Utilizing the 70-20-10 growth model, the program encourages associates to share experiences and broaden their work scopes. Notably, Alcon hosted motivational speaker Jia Jiang to emphasize the importance of realizing individual potential, which received enthusiastic participation from associates worldwide.
Preneet Bindra, Head of HR for Alcon Asia Pacific, expressed delight at the recognition, emphasizing the value of co-creating a work environment that fosters pride, camaraderie, and trust. “At Alcon Singapore, we invest in development and culture-building initiatives that strengthen our connection to Alcon and our mission to help people see brilliantly,” she stated.
About Alcon
Alcon is dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon offers the broadest range of products to enhance vision and improve lives. Its Surgical and Vision Care products reach more than 260 million people in over 140 countries, addressing conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and refractive errors. With over 25,000 associates, Alcon is committed to enhancing quality of life through innovative products and partnerships with Eye Care Professionals.
