GuocoLand – “Conservative property arm of Malaysia based HL Group.”

Pros

Company is agile and has a fair regional footprint.
Paperwork is kept to a minimum.
Relatively good working hours for most departments.

Cons

Lack of transparency and communication from senior management down to junior employees.
Few training opportunities.
Centralized decision making and little opportunity to give feedback.

Advice to Senior Management

Strong financial position with parent group, very stable employer. However, could use stronger branding and positioning rather than being opportunistic. Corporate governance, transparency and corporate social responsibility could be improved.