McDonald’s Philippines’ chairman talks “employee-first”
Many Filipinos have uttered the famous catchphrase: “I’m lovin’ it”! They should also give thanks to Dr George T. Yang, founder/Chairman and master franchise holder of fast-food giant McDonald’s in the Philippines, for bringing the American chain into the country, way back in 1981. From 10 branches that have since ballooned to 670, and now […]
MyRepublic: Navigating teams with the “new values compass”
The pandemic is proving to be the ultimate workplace equaliser. Nobody has come out unscathed. Two years into it, many of our deeply-ingrained work practices, beliefs, and habits have been both shaken and stirred. Regardless of stature within their organisation, many people have felt a sense of loss at different levels. While others have found […]
Hybrid work deep dive: A view from Mixpanel’s global HR leader
Hybrid staff can sometimes be considered professional jugglers: running from one household errand to another while still tending to the requirements of their professional work. That’s one of the reasons hybrid employers are often hailed as an ideal place. A believer in finding the proper balance between remote and onsite work, Hsuan fondly mentions […]
The lens of optimism in a pandemic-fatigued workforce
As the Chief HR Officer for AIA Singapore, Tan is also a staunch supporter of human capital development and specialises in succession planning and organisational and performance management. Speaking in this exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, she says companies must prioritise optimism within their workforces, to empower employees, and drive inclusivity, connectivity, and […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Six winners across debut program
The inaugural HR Ecosystem Awards, by Chief of Staff Asia, have identified a wide range of partners and solutions, all excelling in their quest to empower HR leaders and teams across the Southeast Asia region. The winners were spread across three markets, and four different categories, and included both commercial operations and a non-profit, […]
The skilled engineer behind OMRON’s HR success
Words of wisdom on HR management from an engineer? Why not? After all, this deeply experienced people leader heads up the OMRON Management Centre in the Asia Pacific — the company behind the design and manufacture of some of the best-known health monitoring devices throughout the Asia Pacific region. Virendra Shelar is the President of […]
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