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several aspects related to protecting
customer confidentiality and data such
as the handling of data by the bank’s
systems, guarding against theft of data
as well as Internet-based intrusions
among others.
Capacity building
Behind every successful organisation
is a dedicated team, and Baiduri Bank
invests in employee development
through programmes such as the
Leadership Academy and Emerging
Leaders Mentoring Programme to
foster leadership capabilities, promote
lifelong learning and cultivate a positive,
value-based workplace culture. At the
same time, the bank actively supports
employee well-being by adopting a
holistic and comprehensive approach.
Its flagship programme, the Employee
Wellness Initiative (EWI), offers year-round
activities designed to promote wellness
lifestyle practices in four key areas:
financial, physical, mental and spiritual.
In addition to investing in employee
development, Baiduri Bank also seeks
to support professional development
among local graduates through its
Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
(GAP). GAP is a six-month holistic
learning programme aimed at providing
fresh graduates with the necessary
knowledge, skill and experience to
increase their employability in the local
job market.
Making a difference
The bank’s commitment to being
a strong community partner in co-
creating a sustainable future is rooted
in its mission to enrich, empower and
engage the communities. In its efforts
to promote financial literacy among
Bruneians, Baiduri Bank, through its
Wealth Management division and
subsidiary, Baiduri Capital, holds
seminars at schools and institutes of
higher education and school visits to
Baiduri Bank headquarters. By opening
its doors to young people so they
expand their financial knowledge, the
bank hopes to instil the importance
of good financial habits from a young
age and contribute towards building a
financially literate society, in line with
Brunei Vision 2035.
“In adapting to the changing ways
information is consumed by the general
public, specifically the youth, we also
leverage on our social media platforms
offering tips and advice on achieving
financial goals,” Ti said.
Baiduri
Bank
also
collaborates
with various organisations such as
Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) to
support local entrepreneurs through
the MSME Empowerment series as part
of its corporate social responsibility. In
support of waste reduction and green
practices, the bank collaborated with
Big BWN Project to conduct ‘Zero to
Hero’ workshops at selected schools
to educate students on low-impact
living so they can be the catalyst for
change towards a greener future.
To encourage its employees to give
back to the community, the bank
introduced its very own employee
volunteer programme ‘Baiduri Cares’.
In 2022, Baiduri Bank employees
contributed close to 600 hours
in community service, including
participation at partner events such
as the Children’s Cancer Foundation
(YASKA) and Thalassaemia Awareness
Roadshow and the National Theatre
Festival Brunei 2022.
Moving forward, Baiduri Bank aspires
to continue its efforts to innovate and
improve on the digital front, develop
its people, promote workplace
health and wellbeing and carry out
community strengthening activities
in the spirit of co-creation towards
building a sustainable future.