Harnessing Diversity for Performance

As an employer, we firmly believe every individual brings unique diversity of thought and perspectives that meaningfully enrich GIC teams and drive competitive performance.  

 As an investor, we believe that diversity is a hallmark of good corporate governance, and a key consideration we include in investment due diligence to create long-term shareholder value.  

 In practice, this means: 

• GIC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on factors such as ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability 

• We proactively source a balanced candidate slate and ensure our job descriptions reflect inclusive values to attract the best talent for GIC 

• We strive for diversity across backgrounds, nationality, gender, strengths, and cognitive styles to build vibrant teams

Promoting an Equitable Workplace

We implement merit-based practices and people management policies across dimensions such as compensation, performance, conduct, and progression. We are committed to conducting proactive self-checks on our internal processes and outcomes to ensure we are building an equitable workplace for all GICians.  

 In practice, this means: 

• As part of our annual talent review and reporting, we closely monitor data to call out anomalies or biases that may impact a fair outcome 

• We carry out an annual compensation review to ensure market benchmarks are competitive, and that pay fairly rewards one’s role and performance 

• We conduct annual training and refreshers to equip managers with the right resources and mindsets to assess employees fairly and mitigate unconscious bias

Fostering an Inclusive Environment

We seek to build an inclusive culture via both top-down and bottom-up initiatives, from designing a diverse range of employee benefits with inclusivity in mind, to organising GIC-wide celebratory and learning initiatives for DEI globally. We recognise that every GICian has a part to play in this continuous journey towards greater inclusivity.  

 In practice, this means: 

• We maintain open channels for feedback and communication between employees and leaders 

• Our Dignity At Work policy outlines clear expectations of conduct to ensure our people feel safe and respected 

• We recognise the diverse needs of our people and regularly review our employee benefits to enable our people to be at their best. We promote wellness and appreciate that our people have important roles outside of work 

• Our flagship DEI Week celebrates the unique facets that make each of us who we are. We also observe International Women’s Day and participate in The Purple Parade, which supports the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Singapore