Inside Asian Gaming

IAG SEP 2021年9月 亞博匯 40 COVER STORY With a host of separate initiatives in the area of staff development, Sands China has developed a diploma program in partnership with the University of Macau to support its team members’ career advancement and academic pursuits. Comprising staff from a diverse group of gaming and non- gaming departments, the Class of 2020 saw 46 Sands China team members awarded diplomas after completing the University of Macau’s one- year Diploma in Business Management. In comments made to IAG for this article, Sands China emphasized its commitment to CSR, stating, “It is imperative that corporations operate in harmonywiththecommunities inwhichtheyoperate, whether in the form of environmental sustainability, responsible gaming, or philanthropic work… Being a member of the community is a privilege that comes with the opportunity and responsibility to help the community thrive alongside the company, such as by supporting the growth of local SMEs. “Corporate social responsibility is at the heart of how we do business … the challenges brought on by the pandemic make the work of carrying out corporate social responsibility even more essential, in order to support the community in a time of need.” It’s long been known that integrated resorts with gaming are stable only when they have a symbiotic relationship with the community in which they operate, inwhatmight be termed a “social license”. 一個共識是，包含博彩業務的綜合度假 村與所在社區建立共生關係時才會穩 定，即所謂「社會牌照」。 金沙中國 則在員工的持續進修領域採取系列舉措，包括與 澳門大學合作為金沙團隊合辦的一年制商業管理文憑課程，支 持僱員的職業發展及學術追求。學員分別來自金沙多個博彩及 非博彩部門。今年共有46名學員在完成課程後獲頒發文憑證 書。 金沙中國在就此問題接受本刊採訪時強調了其對企業社 會的承諾，其表示：「無論在環境的可持續性發展、負責任博彩 還是慈善工作方面，企業必須與所在的社區和諧相處。作為社 區的一員，有機會亦有責任——例如通過支持本地中小企業的 發展——來幫助社區與公司共同繁榮。」 「企業社會責任是我們開展業務的核心……疫情帶來的 挑戰令履行企業社會責任的工作變得更為重要，須在必要時支 持社區。」