HONG KONG, March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- New World Facilities Management Company Limited ("NWFM") which manages and operates Youth Square has received the "Caring Company Logo" and the "List of Barrier-free Companies/Organisations" by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service for two consecutive years, in recognition of its commitment in the Caring for the Community, Caring for the Employee and Caring for the Environment over the past year, and also its support on creating a barrier-free environment and culture.
NWFM is a non-profit making company with a caring attitude representing essence of its corporate culture. During the period, NWFM gave back to the community by donating to charity organisations and encouraging staff to participate in voluntary services. NWFM has also been recognised as Family-Friendly Employer by the Family Council for its caring for employees' wellness and supporting them to balance family and work life. NWFM also strives to manage the environmental impact of its operation in an efficient manner and fulfilled all criteria of scope of Caring for the Environment.
Meanwhile, NWFM endeavors to create a barrier-free environment and culture, include providing the disabled with facilities which is easily to approach and to use without assistance or undue difficulties, accessible rooms in Y Loft and trainings of wheelchair use and workshop of guide dogs to employees to encourage communication with the disabled.
The Caring Company Scheme is launched by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service. It aims at building a cohesive society by promoting strategic partnerships among business and social service partners and inspiring corporate social responsibility through caring for the community, employees and the environment. To be recognised as Caring Company, the participating enterprise and organisation had to fulfill a minimum of two criteria under each of the three scopes namely Caring for the Community, Caring for the Employees and Caring for the Environment; to qualify as the "List of Barrier-free Companies/Organisations", which was newly created in last year, the participating company and organisation had to fulfill two scopes, namely Barrier-free Environment and Barrier-free Communication.
New World Facilities Management Company Limited
New World Facilities Management Company Limited is a non-profit making company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New World Development Company Limited (Stock Code: 17.HK). Embracing the mission of youth development and supporting youth to contribute to society, we strive to develop Youth Square as the platform for youth to exchange knowledge and experience and to develop and discover their potential.
For more information on New World Facilities Management Company Limited, please visit www.nwfm.com.hk.
Youth Square
Youth Square is a project commissioned by the Home Affairs Bureau of HKSAR Government, and aims to be the hub of diversified youth development activities for youth to develop their potential. Youth Square has a 643-seat Y Theatre, Y Studio, multi-function areas and Y Loft with 148 guest rooms. Youth Square is located in Chai Wan and is managed and operated by New World Facilities Management Company Limited on a non-profit making basis.
For more information on Youth Square, please visit www.youthsquare.hk.
