Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 143 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Human Resources & Administration The Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting the development and operational needs of CIC’s business units through talent planning, acquisition, development and engagement. Robust policies and procedures are in place to ensure good governance, fairness, and transparency. The Administration Department ensures that our work environment operates smoothly, efficiently and sustainably by coordinating efforts amongst business units. We optimise resources and promote sustainability through standardisation, automation and adoption of new technologies. Fostering a Strong Corporate Governance Culture The Human Resources Department is committed to upholding CIC’s high standards of corporate governance, ensuring our operations and management practices promote accountability, fairness and transparency. It is crucial to equip our staff with the necessary knowledge and continuous updates on relevant ordinances, policies and procedures. Professionals and representatives from various law enforcement or regulatory bodies are invited to conduct trainings on anti-bribery, protection of personal data, equal opportunities, construction and workplace safety and cybersecurity. New joiners are required to complete these trainings as part of their onboarding process. Additionally, regular refresher training and townhall meetings are organised for all staff to instil a compliance mindset and keep them informed of the latest developments. Enriching the Learning Environment To meet the fast-changing development of the construction industry, we are dedicated to expanding and enriching our learning environment to ensure our staff are well-equipped to address the industry’s specific needs and challenges. In 2024, we organised a number of seminars and training workshops covering a wide range of topics for different levels of staff, including industry knowledge, AI technology, digital literacy, safety, personal data protection, cybersecurity and other management skills. We also continued our CIC Talents Development Excellence Talks series, inviting distinguished speakers to share their valuable insights and experience with our staff. The speakers for the 2024 Excellence Talks included Mr. Jasper TSANG, Founding Chairman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong, Mr. Bernard Charnwut CHAN, Chairman of M+ Museum, Mr. Marco FU, professional snooker player, and Dr. Yat YAU, acclaimed scholar and expert in “Sunzi Bingfa”. Mr. Marco FU speaks at the 2024 CIC Talents Development Excellence Talk