Sands China recently scooped up 14 awards at the Employee Experience Awards Hong Kong 2026 by virtue of its comprehensive, effective, and innovative human resources strategy, standing out as the company with the most awards this year among many notable organizations from different sectors. This achievement fully demonstrates the strong international recognition of the company’s outstanding performance in human resources strategy, talent development, and employee experience.
Sands China has been consistently investing resources for years to contribute to Macao’s development, helping the city build into a hub for high-calibre international talent and upholding the policy of “Building Macao through Talent Training.”
The company recently scooped up 14 awards at the Employee Experience Awards Hong Kong 2026 by virtue of its comprehensive, effective, and innovative human resources strategy, standing out as the company with the most awards this year among many notable organizations from different sectors.
This achievement fully demonstrates the strong international recognition of the company’s outstanding performance in human resources strategy, talent development, and employee experience.
Held on 26 June 2026 at Hotel ICON, the prestigious awards ceremony and gala dinner brought together over 150 HR leaders and professionals from across Hong Kong to celebrate organisations that place people at the heart of their strategies and are shaping inclusive, future-ready workplaces.
The Employee Experience Awards are established by Human Resources Online, a leading human resources platform in Asia, and aim to recognize industry leaders and enterprises dedicated to creating quality employee experiences.
Entries are judged by a panel of senior HR experts from diverse industries across four key pillars: leadership, learning, engagement, and talent acquisition.
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Hailed as the region’s only peer-reviewed HR awards programme exclusively focused on employee experience, the awards are held annually in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, reflecting their extensive recognition and coverage in Asia in the field of human resources.
The many accolades Sands China received this year include the Employee Experience Awards Grand Winner, the Triple Crown of Employee Excellence, four gold awards, seven silver awards, and one bronze award, covering a wide range of categories from corporate culture, employee experience, and employee welfare to talent development and recruitment experience.
These honours are a true testament to Sands China’s leading role in attracting, developing, and retaining talent as well as its remarkable achievements in building an exceptional workplace that supports team member welfare and empowers long-term talent development.
A highlight of this year’s edition was the introduction of the Triple Crown of Employee Excellence category, which recognises organisations that have demonstrated consistent excellence by winning at least one award for three consecutive years. Sands China was named among the Triple Crown winners alongside Airport Authority Hong Kong, Cordis Hong Kong, HK Express Airways, HKT, and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong).
Paulo Cheong, senior vice president of human resources of Sands China Ltd., said: “Talent is key to a company’s development and a vital driving force for a city’s long-term growth. Sands China has always embraced the policy of ‘Building Macao through Talent Training’ and is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates holistic development, diversity, inclusion, and excellence.
“We are deeply honoured to receive 14 awards, including the Grand Winner title, at the Employee Experience Awards Hong Kong this year. This recognition not only reflects the remarkable outcomes of our well-rounded human resources strategy but also serves as an encouragement and motivation for us to continue progressing and fostering talent for Macao.
“Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the Macao SAR government and all sectors of society for their long-standing support, as well as to each and every team member who has been with us over the years. Sands China will continue to roll out effective and outstanding human resources initiatives to support team members’ growth while also contributing to the high-quality development of Macao talent and the city’s moderate economic diversification.”
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With its outstanding human resources strategy and performance, Sands China’s recognitions in the HR space include being awarded once again with the prestigious “Top Employer” certification by the Top Employer Institute, one of the world’s most authoritative certifiers of human resources strategies, joining 2,500 other certified organizations worldwide.
It is the second consecutive year the company has received this honour, following last year’s milestone as the first integrated resort operator in the Asia-Pacific region and the first company in Macao’s tourism and service industry to be certified, highlighting the company’s strict adherence to international standards in human resources strategy.
As the largest private employer in Macao, Sands China has long regarded talent cultivation as a core pillar in promoting Macao’s economic diversification and has always invested resources to fully support the SAR government’s policy direction of “Building Macao through Talent Training.”
Over the years, Sands China has consistently implemented innovative, people-oriented human resources initiatives to foster a healthy, friendly, efficient and inclusive workplace.
Through competitive remuneration and benefit policies, a comprehensive talent development system, and diverse training opportunities, the company aims to constantly enhance the professional capabilities and career development prospects of team members.
As of the end of 2025, Sands China had provided over 22.6 million training hours for team members. The company currently has more than 28,000 team members, with over half working for 10 years or more, a testament to the strong trust and recognition of its corporate culture among team members.
