Five ways to level up your company’s holiday season party
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: It’s that wonderful time of the year! Christmas is fast approaching and you can definitely feel it wherever you go. As Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease and employees return to on-site work, social gatherings such as office Christmas parties stir excitement among workers. Christmas parties are opportunities to have fun with […]
Five ways SMEs can reduce their carbon footprint
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: The climate crisis is here and no one is spared from its impact. That’s why governments around the world are scaling up efforts to prevent a climate catastrophe. Businesses are also putting their best foot forward and have increased involvement in protecting the environment over the past decades. But you are […]
Louise Pender looks beyond Zalora’s passion for fashion
You’re a true-blue Asian online fashionista shopper if you have a Zalora account. Louise Pender (left) celebrates International Women’s Day with her team of “Zalorians” Giving access to a vast selection of 500 top international and local names in fashion, Zalora started its business in early 2012. Its presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, […]
Five reasons why employee engagement matters for growth
Much has been said about employee engagement, which is fast becoming one of the most important factors in reducing turnover. Much like a romantic relationship, before one can become engaged with their partner, one must first enjoy the experience of being around their partner. The same can be said for employee-employer. To ensure high engagement, […]
Lauren Huntington eyes Singapore employee experience
Employee experience, pre and post-pandemic, has shifted, with employees putting a high value on good working relationships at the workplace to achieve overall positive results in terms of performance and outcomes. Huntington shared Qualtrics’ Employee Values survey and the findings showed that: 60% of respondents in Singapore believe it is more important than ever for […]
Career growth, remuneration driving employee exodus
Mercer’s COVID-19 Pulse Survey, which gathered responses from 850 employers globally, found that Southeast Asia has observed some of the highest turnover rates in the world, especially at the mid-career level. Although dissatisfaction with remuneration has been the primary cause behind their departures, poor benefits and limited career advancements were also common drivers cited by […]
Ovation Productions: Renen De Guia runs entertainment empire
Food, shelter, and clothing are life’s necessities. Undeniably, entertainment runs at a close fourth. Chief of Staff Asia recently spoke with the company’s President and CEO Renen De Guia, who traced back the company’s success to the loyal staff working with him for the past 43 years. “There is no secret, only pure hard work […]
Five factors to consider when promoting staff to higher roles
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: The importance of promoting employees can’t be stressed enough. Aside from showing appreciation for their work, promotions also boost employee morale even beyond the individual concerned. This in turn enhances a team’s productivity and ultimately, the company’s performance. Promoting employees, rather than hiring an outsider, also helps keep the attrition rate […]
Striving to keep the “human” within digital HR
Telecommunications infrastructure services company Edotco believes in the power of combining the capabilities of humans and machines to develop superior customer experiences and relationships, more productive operations, and dramatically increased rates of innovation. In an exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, Edotco Chief People Officer Ramon Chelvarajasingam talked about keeping “the human touch” within […]
Viatris: Empowering a diverse workforce through collaboration
Bote, a veteran in the pharmaceutical industry for more than 25 years, emphasised that Viatris is a “work in progress that still reflects some of the legacy groups’ systems.’’ The company remains anchored on its standing as an employer, being a part of Forbes‘ list of best employers in 2021, Fortune’s Change the World list […]
