Phaidon International expands Singapore office, defying remote work trend
Global recruitment agency Phaidon International has doubled its Singapore office space at 30 Raffles Space, expanding to an 11,000-square-foot office capable of accommodating 180 to 200 people. The company aims to create a conducive work environment with flexible workspaces, networking opportunities, and meeting rooms. Andrew McNeilis, Managing Director of Phaidon International in Asia Pacific, stated […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Gain insights from esteemed HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia as they share their valuable perspectives on current pressing issues. “We urge leaders to not be blindsided by the need to transform their businesses radically. Focus on prioritizing employees and provide the necessary support. With more partnerships forged between employers and employees, companies will […]
The First Word: How Singapore businesses can improve gender workplace experiences
THE FIRST WORD: When we talk about making the workplace a fair and equitable experience for all, the conversation is almost always skewed towards a gender pay gap. New data has reinforced the point that there is a significantly wider discussion at hand; pay and compensation are part of a much larger gender experience gap […]
Filippo Arnaboldi: Marketing himself to the top
Filippo Arnaboldi, global CEO of the fine linen bedding brand Frette, landed his high-end career with simple beginnings in product marketing. The Italian native started in residential and commercial properties as a real estate broker in Milan. He also did account management roles at J. Walter Thomspon in Milan, then Einson Freeman in New Jersey, […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia have to say on today’s pressing issues: “Encourage employees to bring their authentic selves to work, and create opportunities for individual expression and connection around issues they care about” – Derric Lee, Vice President and General Manager, Illumina Singapore Operations. Illumina Singapore was recently among the […]
Case study: How Landor & Fitch “builds to belong”
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Global brand and design consulting firm Landor & Fitch is declaring itself “all-in” on diversity and inclusion. It now boasts “Building to Belong”, an employee-driven resource group focused on inclusion issues. Janice Siu, Managing Director for Asia-Pacific business development, describes this formalised group as a “passionate network of champions of greater ethnic […]
Now in Southeast Asia: Filippo Arnaboldi on Frette’s multicultural leadership
Undaunted by the pandemic, the linen luxury industry is proving to be an enduring market segment for several key players, including European brand Frette. So Chief of Staff Asia sat down with its global CEO Filippo Arnaboldi (pictured, right) to discuss its forays into Singapore and Vietnam, the company’s employer brand, and his personal leadership […]
Employee voices now considered vital in the quest for diversity
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Diversity and inclusion are back at the top of mind for many HR teams and business leaders, but the buck does not stop with them alone. That’s the opinion of Microsoft Singapore’s HR Lead Lynn Dang, who is featured in Chief of Staff Asia’s recent research paper into diversity and inclusion strategies […]
“Improve D&I or I’m out”: Staff driving inclusion agendas
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Southeast Asian employees are now, more than ever, expressing a willingness to leave their current employer if baseline diversity and inclusion criteria aren’t met. Fifty-seven (57) percent of all respondents to a Boston Consulting Group survey, of which 90% were from underrepresented groups, said they would consider leaving their job for a more […]
Showcasing the real benefits behind diversity and inclusion in 2023
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are not entirely new concepts. However, HR thought leaders and social researchers were able to gain new and varied perspectives while navigating through the pandemic. Many are now realising that a diverse and inclusive workforce can generate huge advantages for companies, as they become more innovative, […]
