Keeping AirAsia’s “Allstars” engaged and retained
Every HR leader should have an employee engagement strategy to fend off resignation, and after the pandemic, the airline industry must ensure that it bounces back with a fully engaged workforce. AirAsia’s Head of People (Aviation), Intan Mohd Shahru, tells Chief of Staff Asia how the airline handles employee retention. AirAsia calls its staff ‘Allstars’. […]
Hot-desking trend in Singapore meets resistance: Unispace report
Despite the rising popularity of flexible and hybrid workspaces, Singaporean employees seem to crave a more traditional office arrangement. A recent report from workspace creation experts, Unispace, reveals that 94% of hot-desking workers would visit the office more frequently if they had a dedicated workspace. Hot-desking, the practice of assigning desk spaces on demand or […]
Weathering the storm: How HR helped AirAsia through the pandemic
Aviation and travel were among the sectors hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic. Reports of retrenchment, reskilling, forced leave, salary cuts, and bankruptcy created a doom-and-gloom outlook for the sector. Intan Shahira Mohd Shahru, Head of People (Aviation) at Capital A (which is the holding company behind AirAsia), spoke with Chief of Staff Asia about […]
HR Stars Awards: Finalists Revealed for Best Workplace Culture and Environment
Singapore, June 7, 2023 – Finalists has been revealed for the esteemed Best Workplace Culture and Environment category of HR Stars Awards. Amidst stiff competition, the following organisations have emerged as finalists in the Best Workplace Culture and Environment category: Adoent Technology Pte. Ltd., Fujifilm Business Innovation Singapore, ZALORA, and Wee Guan Construction Pte. Ltd. […]
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 it takes too long to explain the value, it is a sign that it may not be compelling enough.” – Farhan Ahmad, Group CEO, […]
How work-life balance and career development are vital non-financial benefits
In addition to compensation and benefits, employees today also seek a highly-valued balance between the work and recreational elements of their lives. Workplace stress and burnout, caused by heavy workloads, long hours, and restrictive policies are causing employees to leave in search of opportunities that better align with their personal priorities. Employees therefore seek greater […]
Seasoned HR leader Regan Taikitsadaporn unveils staying power at Marriott
Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer, Marriott International (Asia-Pacific) spoke with Chief of Staff Asia, and gave a fearless forecast about the future of HR in the hotels and hospitality industry. Taikitsadaporn underscores the critical role that HR will play over the next decade in determining whether each organisation will struggle or thrive. “The hospitality industry […]
Five strategies to adapt HR practices for startups
In the exhilarating, high-stakes world of startups, traditional HR practices may not always cut it. The leaner, more dynamic structure of startups necessitates a unique approach, one that accommodates rapid scaling, fosters innovation, and engages a diverse, often remote workforce. Whether you’re an HR professional transitioning to the startup environment or a founder looking to […]
Boosting talent attraction and development at Marriott
The pandemic taught people and businesses resilience and agility. The hotel and tourism industry magnifies this lesson, especially across its many HR departments. Chief of Staff Asia explored these learnings in an exclusive interview with Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer of Marriott International (Asia-Pacific). He firmly believes that resilience and agility are the keys to […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Uncover valuable insights from esteemed HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia as they provide their expert perspectives on today’s pressing issues. “Office environment is not dead… We don’t force anyone to be in the office. It’s completely by choice, but people want to be here.” – Andrew McNeilis, Managing Director, Phaidon International in […]
