Five unexpected benefits of a four-day working week
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: The idea of a four-day workweek is not entirely new as many companies have been implementing this policy even before the Covid-19 pandemic. But as employers try to create a better employee experience in response to higher demand for work-life balance, a four-day workweek is one of the solutions at hand. […]
The First Word: How to appreciate increasingly diverse workforces
THE FIRST WORD: Shane Mun, founder and CEO of Vimigo, discusses ways to make a diverse team of employees feel appreciated. Workplace motivation has traditionally thrived on a conducive environment, personal progress, and the all-important rewards system of incentives and bonuses. However, this one-size-fits-all approach lacks nuance, because it assumes that all employees feel equally […]
Five unique ideas for a team-building session or event
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: Team building is a great way to form and strengthen bonds among employees. It is also one of an organisation’s most favoured strategies to give employees a breather from their routine and workload. A well-thought-out event or activity can thereby work wonders on multiple levels for a team or even the […]
Ng Kel Mynn powers up Verdant Solar’s HR
The vision to rely on 100% renewable power sources may still seem elusive. But Verdant Solar never loses its energy to push on. The Malaysia Book of Records has recently named it the Most Solar Provider System Home Installations in a Year, with over 649 landed properties and homeowners in 2022 enjoying reduced electric bills […]
Getting to know: Silverlake Axis’ Managing Director Andrew Tan
All these are from the Group Managing Director of the IT-banking consultancy group Silverlake Axis. Know more about him in this last segment. ICYMI: Andrew Tan invests in Silverlake Axis’ people profitably Andrew Tan: HR at the business core yields better performance From Oil & Gas, how Andrew Tan becomes an IT-banking […]
The Reading List: HR-focused deep reads for the weekend
THOUGHT LEADERS: Southeast Asia is not immune to the massive layoffs from global tech companies. Now is a good time to re-evaluate the values of one’s company. Here are some related investigations, research and news analysis from around the world, curated by Chief of Staff Asia. Layoffs by Email Show What Employers Really Think of […]
“Gotong Royong” for everyone at Bukalapak
Sasono said that this work culture applies to whatever function, title, level, department, or country one is from. Sasono recounted that every year, they conduct an employee engagement survey. One of the questions is: “Which values resonate with you the most at Bukalapak?” Since the survey’s inception, the answer has always been consistent: “Gotong Royong,” […]
Lim-Loges & Masters: Three tips to create a workplace revival
HR consulting specialist firm Lim-Loges & Masters, in its latest whitepaper, has noted the importance of the Asia-Pacific region in the ongoing workplace revolution. “Asia is at the forefront of a workplace revolution, with technological advancement, an evolving workforce, and changing social norms transforming the business model and how we work. Companies must stay ahead of the curve by understanding these trends and their potential impact,” Lim-Loges & Masters said in its paper. Citing data from Statista, it noted that 66% of workers in […]
Bukalapak propels diversity boom with “anchor employees”
In a recent LinkedIn blog, Suryo Sasono, Bukalapak’s Senior Vice-President of Talent, wrote about the explosion of diversity in his organisation. To quote: “We’ve learned enough (about) how homogenous talents lead to a severely homogenous perspective, leading to homogenous solutions that serve homogenous needs”. He suggests that the degree of diversity varies depending on […]
Suryo Sasono helms Bukalapak, enables a fair economy
“Open a market stall.” That is what the Indonesian word bukalapak directly translates to. And that is exactly what Indonesia’s start-up and now central e-commerce platform, Bukalapak, has done since opening up 13 years ago. Fast forward to today, and Bukalapak has opened stores and many doors of opportunities to its employees […]
