HR Champions: Nation-building with Ramon Ang

Title: CEO Organisation: San Miguel Corporation Office headquarters: Philippines Company operations: Southeast Asia, China, and Australia Industry: Food and beverages Employees: 70,000 Ramon Ang is dedicated to advancing the welfare of employees, giving back to the less fortunate, nurturing the next generation, and nation-building. He has shared with PEP TV in the past that he […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders

Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “Leadership plays a pivotal role in ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion or DE&I programs are not just supported, but truly embraced.” – Andreas Riedel, […]
HR Champions: Arthur Kiong looks to social impact and values

Title: CEO Organisation: Far East Hospitality Management Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany Industry: Hospitality Employees: 3,000 Like many in the hospitality industry during Covid-19, Arthur Kiong battled with the idea of opening up Far East Hospitality Management’s establishments as quarantine facilities. He shared with Salt&Light that he […]
Five ways HR leaders can integrate multiple generations in the workplace

The modern workplace is a rich tapestry of generations, each contributing a unique thread to the fabric of the organisation. From the seasoned wisdom of Baby Boomers to the tech-savvy innovation of Generation Z, the coexistence of multiple generations is both an opportunity and a challenge. It’s an opportunity because each generation brings its own […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders

Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “Overseeing remote employees requires a shift in focus away from compensation. Aligning leadership styles with company work protocols becomes paramount.” – Tsubasa Nakazawa, Managing Director, […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders

Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “The lives of HR professionals are changing as well, with AI helping improve efficiency in operations and processes.” – Jayant Paleti, Co-Founder, Darwinbox In his […]
The First Word: Four signs an organisation is “wellbeing washing”

More companies in Singapore are starting to recognise the importance of including mental health benefits in their corporate insurance coverage. The shift comes in response to the growing call that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic to take mental wellbeing more seriously. Insurers in Singapore have noted a steady increase in corporate insurance coverage for mental […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Employee engagement category

It’s no secret that employee engagement is one of the most crucial factors in maintaining business performance: when workers are not engaged nor motivated, it eventually surfaces in organisational outcomes. Under the HR Ecosystem Awards, the Employee Engagement category will shine the spotlight on B2B services, tech, and other providers geared towards driving up a […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders

Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “If we’ve learned anything in the last generation or two about management, it is that empowering employees really works, partly because they care more about […]
The First Word: There’s no profit without people

It’s common knowledge that the key business goal for all companies is revenue generation. Strong profits are driven by solid performances, and the “magic formula” for generating such performance continues to be one that is debated among key executives. Though leaders may be well-intentioned in the performance outcomes they seek to reap, there is the […]