Innovation is a team effort. Our people make us who we are, and we’re committed to their success. With a supportive workplace culture and countless opportunities for growth, each member of the Oracle community is empowered to be their best self, both professionally and personally.
Our investment in our employees runs deep—and it’s being felt around the world. Read on to discover why employees thrive with us.
Making career growth a priority
Being honored as a standout employer is a point of confidence and motivation for company leaders.
“It’s always refreshing to understand if we’re on the right track in supporting and enabling our employees,” says Rachna Sampayo, SVP of human resources for Oracle Asia Pacific and Japan. “If we take care of our employees well, our company and customers will naturally be beneficiaries of that.”
Oracle is committed to the career development and internal mobility of its employees, and each day, our leaders put this commitment into practice.
“I believe in promoting internally, and my organization shows that we give employees the first right as long as they qualify,” shares Chin Ying Loong, SVP for Oracle ASEAN and SAGE.
Oracle’s internal mobility program fosters career development on a larger scale by encouraging people to seek out new opportunities within the company. Our career explorer tools help employees search for jobs and acquire role-specific skills and competencies, while our talent advisors guide them through our application process.
“We need to continuously drive the conversations on growth opportunities. Growth opportunities do not only refer to promotions or relocations, but truly any new skills that can be picked up anywhere,” Rachna tells us.
The Coaching Pod program, launched by Oracle Asia Pacific in 2021, promotes growth and self-discovery by allowing employees to access coaching sessions for professional challenges. The experience not only empowers employees to be their best selves at work but also gives coaches the chance to give back to the community.
The power of well-being
Creating a positive workplace goes beyond career development, however. Prioritizing mental health and well-being is more crucial now than ever before.
Employee assistance programs (EAPs) help members of the Oracle community balance their personal and professional lives with specialized programs and resources. Oracle Asia Pacific and Japan implements wellness events across all year round to advocate for employee mental health and combat workplace burnout.
In addition, a voluntary mental health training program was introduced to equip managers and employees with foundational knowledge on mental health conditions and stress symptoms. This knowledge has been instrumental in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for the Oracle community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Constant change
Technology Sales Director, Arshad Parvez relocated to Singapore in 2008 take up a position at Oracle. Though the move was a little overwhelming at first, he received a warm welcome from his colleagues.
“My bosses at Oracle made the transition easy for me. I found a lot of great people and great mentorship here.”
In his 17 years with the company, Arshad has experienced five different roles and countless life changes—including marriage and fatherhood. He credits Oracle’s support of constant learning and internal mobility for helping him grow from senior solution consultant to his current role.
“I believe the only constant in life is change, so I try to pick up new skills or complete new courses every year,” he tells us. “If you’re looking to pursue something new, Oracle will provide the opportunity. I’ve seen many people join Oracle as an individual contributor, and now they have become senior vice presidents and are thriving.”
Connections
With 16 years and multiple promotions at Oracle under her belt, OCI Commercial Business Director, Neha Dhingra Saraf shares a similar outlook.
“Oracle recognizes the importance of challenging oneself and embracing new opportunities,” she says.
While trainings and courses are an excellent way to learn, Neha explains that working with talented people from different parts of the world is also extremely enriching.
“The range of perspectives and experiences have been a valuable source of learning and growth for me. Oracle has given me the confidence to take risks, to speak up, and to build strong relationships with my colleagues in different parts of the business. People are genuinely interested in learning from each other and working together.”
Employee perspectives
Tay Kiat Hong, cloud engineer, appreciates that teamwork and support are readily available at Oracle.
“My team makes me feel very supported, and they give me the confidence to deal with customers’ needs,” he shares. “Oracle supports me via many channels, especially when I need certain expertise or resources.”
Though he’s a relatively new joiner, Kiat Hong has had several opportunities to work on exciting, large-scale projects. “I was fortunate enough to be part of major events like the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Oracle Cloud World Tour. Having the chance to work on many different engagements and contribute in many different areas makes it tough to find a dull day at Oracle.”
Developing together
For Neha, the connections she has made at Oracle have greatly contributed to her career success. Some of her roles can be directly attributed to relationships she built by helping other teams.
“Networking is organically ingrained in the ecosystem,” she says. “I consider myself extremely fortunate to have met some phenomenal open-minded mentors and leaders throughout my career at Oracle. These individuals have played a critical role in my development.”
Knowing that employees feel happy and supported at Oracle is certainly cause for celebration. Our work doesn’t end here, though. As times change, so will the needs of our community—and Oracle will continue to grow and adapt.
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