ABeam Consulting Malaysia receives accolade at Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2025

Powered by People, Wellness, Unity, and Growth, employee engagement drives productivity, sparks innovation, and lays the foundation for success.

Consulting firm ABeam Consulting Malaysia emerged as the winner of Employee Engagement of the Year - IT Services at the Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2025 for its meaningful employee engagement strategy, Powered by People, which aims to ignite potential, foster belonging, and create a thriving workplace culture.

The holistic strategy spans communication, diversity, team cohesion, wellbeing, and professional development, with a strong emphasis on transforming engagement initiatives into actionable outcomes.

Building on its vision for a vibrant workplace, ABeam Consulting Malaysia’s recent office relocation marks a significant leap toward fostering collaboration and creativity. The new workspace is intentionally designed with openness at its heart, featuring collaborative hubs, flexible seating, and inviting communal areas, all thoughtfully curated to spark connections, encourage spontaneous idea-sharing, and energise employees. Central to this dynamic environment is the wellness room, a comfortable and balanced space where employees can pause, recharge, and restore their energy. With cosy relaxation and private areas for nursing mothers, a quiet corner for power naps, and light fitness equipment for gentle movement and stress relief, the wellness room embodies the company’s commitment to employee wellbeing.
Additionally, a vibrant gaming area offers opportunities to unwind and build team spirit, whilst the open-concept layout breaks down barriers and nurtures cross-team collaboration. Together, these features create an inspiring workspace where innovation flourishes and employees truly feel supported and empowered.

Complementing this foundation, holistic wellness has been placed at the heart of its engagement strategy. The company takes a broad approach, supporting every dimension of wellbeing, physical, mental, financial, social, and emotional, to foster work-life balance and cultivate a healthier, more vibrant workplace culture. Through accessible resources and expert guidance, ABeam empowers employees with the tools and support they need to flourish both personally and professionally, reinforcing its commitment to driving meaningful change throughout the organisation.

Moving beyond traditional support, the company has elevated its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through strategic partnerships with leading external experts. These collaborations have introduced innovative platforms that enable employees to take charge of their self-care and build resilience across mental, emotional, and physical dimensions.

Beamania, the company’s vibrant sports club, has played a pivotal role in sustaining this wellness journey. Throughout the year, Beamania has organised a wide range of sporting activities, from team-based challenges to individual fitness events that cater to varying interests and abilities, and even introduced e-sports competitions to engage digital enthusiasts and provide opportunities for those who may not be able to participate in physical activities. This inclusive approach fosters camaraderie and keeps spirits high. These programmes not only encourage physical health but also strengthen social connections, reinforcing ABeam’s belief that wellness thrives in an environment of engagement and community.

ABeam has strengthened its sustainability agenda through an evolving and dynamic approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Demonstrating a deep-rooted commitment to environmental stewardship, the company has organised impactful tree planting drives, donating over 100 trees to government schools. This initiative not only enhances school ecosystems but also sows seeds of environmental awareness and responsibility in young minds. Furthering its dedication to sustainability, ABeam championed the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R) by donating more than 280 pieces of office furniture for repurposing, breathing new life into these items whilst supporting the educational environment for future generations. Through these integrated efforts, ABeam exemplifies how empowering communities and nurturing the planet are at the heart of driving genuine, sustainable change.

ABeam’s “Chit Chat with MD” programme stands out as a signature initiative designed as an intimate forum to share authentic feedback directly with leadership. These sessions have been participated in by over 45% of its workforce which transforms feedback into tangible improvements that boost engagement and workplace experience, showing every voice drives real change. This has strengthened employee trust and connection with leadership and has improved cross-business unit (BU) collaboration and understanding.

“Hula Hoop Time” has emerged as one of ABeam’s hallmark engagement initiatives, now in its third year and celebrated for its remarkable impact on the organisation. Initially introduced to bridge the gaps created by hybrid work arrangements, the programme has since developed into a dynamic platform that not only rebuilds trust and strengthens collaboration but also infuses the workplace with a sense of joy and openness. By bringing employees together through interactive and wellness-focused activities, “Hula Hoop Time” has become a cornerstone for fostering genuine connections, boosting morale, and cultivating a vibrant, unified culture across ABeam.

The programme has delivered 85 dynamic sessions across various business units, with over 532 total repeat participants as part of its structure. The programme has strengthened team spirit and boosted morale through wellness-focused activities, cultivating a lively atmosphere of unity and teamwork.

Meanwhile, the Great Firm to Work (GFTW) programme has evolved into a pillar of ABeam’s commitment to building a workplace where employees thrive. What began as a feedback initiative has grown into a powerful, data-driven platform that empowers employee voices and drives meaningful organisational change across its global offices.

The firm’s GFTW FY25 survey has revealed an impressive employee engagement score of 4.22 out of 5.00 with a participation of 92%, marking a meaningful increase from FY24. This upward trend highlights ABeam’s continued success in nurturing a workplace culture where people feel genuinely supported and empowered.

“Whilst infrastructure shapes our physical identity, it is our people, their passion, purpose and performance who define our true strength. When employees feel valued, empowered and connected to a shared mission, they become champions of change, contributors of ideas, and stewards of excellence,” the company said.

Reflecting this belief, every initiative at ABeam from wellness programmes to sustainability efforts, is designed to help our people thrive, unite as one team, and truly "Build Beyond As One."

Malaysia Management Excellence Awards recognises the nation’s visionary leaders, forward-thinking innovators, and high-performing teams whose strategic initiatives have delivered business results and contributed significantly to their company’s growth and success.

The Malaysia Management Excellence Awards is presented by Asian Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2026 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's employee engagements and management initiatives, please contact Danica Avila at [email protected].