Corporate Bits | Melco hosts foundation acceleration program kick-off ceremony

In May, Melco Crown Entertainment Limited announced its new Local Management Development initiative – the Foundation Acceleration Program -­
for its local employees. There was a kick-off ceremony for the Program at 38 Lounge in Altira Macau officiated by Mr. Ted Chan, Chief Operating Officer; Ms. Akiko Takahashi, Executive Vice President, Chief Officer of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility and Mr. JD Clayton, Property President of Studio City.
The Foundation Acceleration Program is planned and structured to develop its current local employees’ understanding of business operations and their business perspective beyond the functional view. The two-month program enhances participants’ current knowledge through functional and cross-functional exposure, along with mentorship from a management staff member in the same discipline. The program is a balanced combination of classroom-based theory trainings and practical operational placements, designed to assist the participants to develop a well-rounded view of their role and become more effective and engaged in delivering service excellency. The ultimate goal of the Program is to build up local employees’ readiness for future managerial roles.
Mr. Ted Chan, Chief Operating Officer of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, said in his remarks at the ceremony, “We believe the only effective way to contribute to a better future for our employees, our Company and Macau as a whole is by investing in our people’s whole person development.”

sands china dealers on secondment at singapore’s marina bay sands

Sands China Ltd.’s new professional development program will provide the chance for up to 100 dealers to spend 12 months on secondment at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
The voluntary program provides the dealers with an overseas experience, giving them a global vision and broadening their career development horizons. Sands China is providing salaries and housing allowances for the participants in Singapore, while maintaining their local benefits in Macau.
“Sands China is very pleased to be able to offer it dealers this unique opportunity to work and learn at our award-winning sister property, Marina Bay Sands,” said Antonio Ramirez. “This is the latest initiative of our Sands China Academy – a platform where we provide outstanding professional training and career development for our team members and for Macau’s locals.”
At the end of the 12-month period, the program participants will return to their current positions at Sands China Ltd. in Macau with international experience. A similar program had run when Marina Bay Sands opened in 2010.