Construction Industry Council - Annual Report 2024

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL 144 OPERATIONAL REVIEW We maintained the 24/7 e-learning platform for staff to learn at their own time and pace. The platform was widely utilised by staff and contributed significantly to our learning culture. This dedicated effort was also well recognised with the CIC being awarded the highest Gold Award for Learning Champion in the Public Sector category at the 2024 LinkedIn Talent Awards. Nurturing the Next Generation for a Sustainable Future As a commitment to the industry and to the society to ensure talent sustainability, we are dedicated to grooming young blood to become future leaders. Our Graduate Trainee Programme (GT Programme) is a testament to this commitment, offering high-calibre young graduates on-the-job learning, job rotations and all-rounded training under the guidance and support of senior management mentors. The GT of the 2023 intake is now ready to meet new challenges of their careers at the CIC upon completion of the 18-month Programme, while the 2024 intake has made good progress in their first job rotations, strengthening their industry knowledge and other management skills through regular retreats and training sessions. In 2024, the CIC expanded its young talent acquisition efforts to the Greater Bay Area, facilitating talent flow and manpower development in the region. We held recruitment events in Xiaman and Guangdong to attract young Mainland graduates to our Hong Kong offices. To further attract future graduates to the CIC and the construction industry, the CIC offers a Summer Internship Programme for undergraduates from various disciplines. The eight-week on-the-job training programme helps young students deepen their understanding of the construction industry and gain valuable experience from mentors, broadening their exposure and preparing them for future careers. Enhancing Connection with the Community and Industry The CIC recognises the importance of community engagement and social responsibility, which align with our core values of “Caring, Integrated, Commitment”. Thus, the CIC launched the Energising Programme in mid-2024. This initiative encourages all full-time staff to participate in CIC events during their leisure time with focus on three key areas: Caring for Community, Safety Awareness Initiatives, and Enhancing Industry Knowledge. As of 31 December 2024, all CIC staff had enrolled in various activities under the Energising Programme, with more than 14,000 participating hours registered in the three focus areas. To show our appreciation for our staff’s commitment to the Programme, we presented a Most Active Participation Awards to staff who participated the most hours in each category in 2024. Cultivating an Appreciative and Supportive Work Environment We believe that our staff is the foundation of our success and are committed to fostering an appreciative and supportive work environment to attract and retain talents. Throughout 2024, a variety of staff engagement activities were organised to enhance staff relations and promote wellness. These activities included new staff orientation, engagement workshops, team-building sessions, Annual Dinner, Lunar New Year Gatherings, Family Fun Carnival, Christmas Movie Day, Friday Happy Hour workshops and Lunch Time is Fun online talks. Family Fun Carnival