Staff Benefits
At A*STAR, we believe that employees’ welfare is of utmost importance. Hence, we have organised a wide range of benefits under our very comprehensive Employee Wellbeing Framework.
Quality of Work-Life
- Comprehensive leave scheme
- Flexi- work arrangements
- Pro-family policies and culture (e.g. 5-day work week, maternity/paternity, childcare leave, lactation rooms)
- Personal productivity and development benefits
- Staff welfare gifts
- Corporate passes to places of attraction
Social/ Emotional Well-Being
- Sports & recreational activities (organised by the Recreation Club)
- Community involvement activities
- Corporate/department retreats
- Friday tea sessions
- SDU activities for singles
- Family day; D&D
Physical Well-Being
- Health screening
- Health talks/workshops
- Medical and dental benefits
- Exercise/gym facilities
- Fruits@Work
Supportive Workplace
- Workplace safety practices
- Work safety day
- Management support
- Design of work areas (e.g. ergonomic furniture, large-screen LCD monitors)
Mental Well-Being
- Provision of counselling for staff
- Training for staff on
- Individual coping skills
- Detection and peer support skills
- Preparation for staff to deal with changes like retirement
- Provision of medical coverage for treatment