Our Culture
Apar’s successful journey is a testament to a culture deeply rooted in innovation, collaboration and individual growth. Founded in Singapore in 2006 with a small team, Apar is today a global consulting and IT services firm, spanning 12 global locations with a workforce of over 3000 employees. However, our true strength lies in the unique culture that we have meticulously cultivated over the years.
our distinctive Culture
At the heart of Apar is a culture that thrives on the principles of innovation and collaboration. We believe that our team is our most valuable asset and we strive to ensure their well-being, growth and continuous learning.
We foster an open culture and encourage open communication, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where every voice is valued and employees feel free to express their opinions and ideas. Our belief in collective success, rooted in our commitment to promoting collaboration and instilling a sense of togetherness not only cultivates essential values such as empathy, innovation and continuous improvement but also shapes every facet of our culture.
At Apar, we are committed to fairness and equality. We ensure that all employees are respected and given equal opportunities to grow and succeed providing a positive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.
We give importance to having fun at work which has a positive impact on engagement, creativity, and purpose — increasing employee retention and reducing turnover.
Guiding principles: OUR CORE VALUES THAT DRIVES FORCE BEHIND OUR REMARKABLE SUCCESS
Obsess about customer success
We start with the customer and work backwards vigorously striving to earn and keep customer trust.
Take ownership
We act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just for ourselves or our own team. We never say “that’s not my job.”
Innovate, simplify and insist on the highest standards
We expect innovation from our teams and always find ways to simplify and accomplish more with less, continually raising the bar to deliver higher quality services and processes.
Think big, act fast, and take risks
We create and communicate a bold direction that inspires results. Speed matters in business. Many decisions and actions are reversible and do not need extensive study. So we act fast and encourage calculated risk taking.
Learn and be curious
We are never done learning and always seek to improve ourselves. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them and are not limited by “not invented here”
Trust, respect, and be empathetic
We listen attentively, encourage openness, speak candidly with transparency, and treat others respectfully. We lead with empathy. We are vocally self-critical, even when doing so is awkward or embarrassing.
Have a backbone: disagree and commit
We are obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when we disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting. However once a decision is determined, we commit wholly
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
We engage our collective experiences, strengths, and different points of view with humility, respect and curiosity to challenge and stretch our own thinking to improve the decision making process.
Have fun at work
We have fun at work and make it easy for others to have fun, creating a more relaxed and informal work environment.
Excellence recognized: best employer five times over
Five-time Best Employer recognition reflects our commitment to employee growth and a thriving workplace.
