Employee Professional Networks. Merrill Lynch has established 4 types of professional networks in its offices in Singapore. The networks look into development, coaching and mentoring for its members, and events are organised on related topics. The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is unique to Asian offices, and was introduced to address generational diversity in the workplace and to engage and retain young talent - currently there are 320 members in Singapore and over 800 members across the region. The network organises monthly lunch talks with the firm’s leadership, giving opportunities for young professionals to interact with senior management. The network also supplies speakers for the E.y.E Investment Interactive Club, a student-managed investment club at Singapore Management University.

Online Help. Merrill Lynch offers WorkLife Essentials®, an online resource for staff and their families. It provides useful information on issues like stress management, childcare, elder care, and parenting issues.

Your Wellness Programme. This campaign is funded jointly with the Health Promotion Board and offers employees training and seminars on issues like nutrition, exercise, stress management and quitting smoking. There are also interesting outdoor activities like dragon boating and healthy food tours.