Market Report: Remote and Hybrid Working Strategies
Chief of Staff Five: Teamwork makes the dream work
Teamwork is often considered an element that doesn’t receive the primary focus in a company. However, a strong team has significant impacts, such as building a sense of ownership, employee satisfaction, and high loyalty. It’s crucial for HR to view their team members as individuals, not just professional resources. Effective teamwork isn’t just about productivity; […]
Research Preview: Navigating remote, hybrid work boundaries in Southeast Asia
Jobseeker preferences and current opportunities show that remote or hybrid work is here to stay in Southeast Asia. However, is it truly feasible and beneficial to the region? Southeast Asian countries are known for strong filial ties and intergenerational support. Separating work and personal life is already challenging as it is—what happens when a high-sociability […]
Louise Pender: ‘Agility in HR stabilises people and creates trust’
Access Chief of Staff Asia’s interview with Louise Pender for The HR Agenda HERE, or scroll down to see the video. “People are quite fearful for their jobs at the moment.” This was Louise Pender’s response when asked about the most significant challenges for HR in the e-commerce retailing and tech industry. “How do […]
Remote Work Revolution: 5 HR Strategies for Southeast Asia
The global workforce landscape has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, and Southeast Asia is no exception. The emergence of remote work as a viable and sustainable option has reshaped the way companies operate in the region. HR departments have been at the forefront of this change, tasked with adapting to new realities and […]
Empowering leaders at ZALORA through “One Team, One Dream”
Access Chief of Staff Asia’s interview with Louise Pender for The HR Agenda HERE, or scroll down to see the video. Describing company culture at ZALORA, Chief People Officer and General Counsel Louise Pender shares how the team refer to themselves as “#Limitless. That says a lot about who we are and the way that […]
HR Champions: Rudolf Tjandra’s positive outlook carries employee morale
Title: CEO, PT. Sasa Inti Office Headquarters: Indonesia Company Operations: Global (Exports) Industry: Manufacturing Employees: 1,001-5,000 Rudolf Tjandra sought firstly to maintain employee morale during covid-19, which struck two years after he stepped in as CEO. In addition to implementing remote work, Sasa provided masks, vitamins, and even ginger water to employees in order to […]
Enhancing Employee Engagement: 5 HR Approaches for Southeast Asian Workforces
Employee engagement is a vital factor in the success of any organization. In the dynamic and diverse workplaces of Southeast Asia, where cultures, languages, and traditions converge, HR departments face unique challenges and opportunities in fostering engagement among their teams. This article explores five HR approaches tailored to enhance employee engagement in Southeast Asian workforces. […]
Gen Z workers seek innovative, socially responsible workplaces
Gen Z workers, those born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s, are motivated by workplaces that invest in innovation and are conscious of their social mission, according to a Jobstreet survey. The survey found that factors like company values and political stances heavily influence Gen Z workers’ decision-making when choosing which companies to work with. Gen […]
HR Champions: “Leadership is about empowering others” – Valerie Ong
Title: CEO, KIP Group of Companies/KIP Real Estate Investment Trust Office headquarters: Malaysia Company operations: Malaysia Industry: Real estate Employees: 51-200 Valerie Ong is not afraid of asking questions. “It’s important to want to learn,” she says, and she demonstrates this by tirelessly eliciting advice and insights from those who know more than her. As […]
