Health Initiatives. Purple Sage has a fitness membership with a hotel close to the office. Employees can therefore enjoy the hotel’s gymnasium, steam-room, swimming pool and fitness classes during lunch time or after work. 80 percent of the staff have capitalised on this benefit. There are also complimentary on-site health screening and regular health talks. The staff pantry is stocked with healthy items like yogurt, cholesterol-free chips and cereal. Kitchen and operations teams are given complimentary staff meals. The workers appreciate this thoughtfulness as they save on time and lunch money, especially foreign employees who need to remit their allowance to their home countries.

Empowerment. Purple Sage has a training budget that allows selected employees to improve their skills in media, sales, languages, culinary and wine appreciation courses, etc. Performing employees are given the opportunity to gain experience in Purple Sage’s Beijing office or to participate in overseas exhibitions. Staff are empowered to handle project budgets where they can decide the allocation of funds. Staff are also empowered to offer discounts whenever appropriate.

Company Events. Purple Sage organises bonding events such as its anniversary retreat at Johor Bahru, movie nights, laser quest, paintball, bowling and Christmas parties. More than 95 percent of staff participate in these events. Families are also invited to the Movie Nights and complimentary snacks are provided by Purple Sage. Employees and immediate family members enjoy generous discounts when they cater or buy flowers from the company.

Flexi benefits. Purple Sage is aware that one benefit cannot fit all, so a flexi benefit of $300 is given to middle management employees for claims regarding childcare assistance, dental and surgical services, IT products, or other services. The process of claiming is hassle-free as submissions are made together with month-end official claims.