Heriyanto Agung Putra on future-proofing Bank Danamon’s workforce
Emerging from the pandemic has been a difficult journey for banking businesses across Southeast Asia, according to Heriyanto Agung Putra, Bank Danamon’s Human Capital director. He notes that the main challenges HR leaders in the vital banking industry are facing include: building people capability (because of the continuous changes in business models), better management […]
Case Study: Kasikorn Bank’s employer branding for 2023
BANKING AND FINANCE: Kasikorn Bank in Thailand is another financial institution that is embracing strategic projects and innovation that aim to boost employee engagement. The emphasis is wholly on the development of future skills required to fit the changing environment of work. Through the KBank Academy, the organisation has implemented the “Work That FITS” project […]
The First Word: Why intelligent hybrid workplaces should be a strategic priority
Jacques Bertrand, Executive Vice President for Crestron Electronics in Asia, says it’s not a matter of if hybrid working is the way forward for organisations, but how best to go about creating a hybrid culture with the most effective technological infrastructure. The pandemic may seem like a lingering memory today, but it has been a […]
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,” […]
