Re/insurance broker Aon has formed a new coalition of companies in Singapore to focus on aiding social and economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It follows the launch of similar coalitions in Chicago and New York and in London, and plans are underway for another in Tokyo.
In Singapore, the coalition consists of key employers from a range of sectors focused on re-introducing fundamental aspects of society and the economy, such as working, traveling and convening.
The idea is that these Singapore organisations will collaborate to outline a set of guidelines for businesses and communities to help restart the economy safely.
Aon explained that the coalition will contribute its insights and discussions on the pandemic to a collective pool of knowledge that can be used to create a benchmark and develop recommendations.
“We are deeply committed to the communities we operate in and are excited to bring this important work to Singapore,” said Aon CEO Greg Case.
“We have helped our clients maintain their operations and mitigate risk during the pandemic and believe that we have a responsibility to play a larger role in helping organisations return to the workplace and rebuild economies with confidence and certainty.”
Na Boon Chong, Managing Director & Partner, Human Capital Solutions, Southeast Asia at Aon, also commented: “There is much to gain from a united approach, and we welcome the partnership and sharing of expertise among Singapore companies in navigating the pandemic.”
“We are confident that with our collaborative efforts, we can help local business leaders make better decisions about protecting communities in the short term and rebuilding how we work, travel and convene over the long term.”
Alexis Saussinan, Global Head of Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics, Merck, added: “Bringing together companies across sectors and top leaders across functions in Singapore is a great opportunity to share experiences and co-create new approaches to operate and compete.”
“I look forward to sharing how Merck is shaping our future ways of working and learn from best practices in other companies.”
