Examining the financial costs of the shortage in soft skills
According to a Deloitte Access Economics report, soft skill-intensive occupations will account for two-thirds of all jobs by 2030, compared to the less than 50% recorded in 2000. Arinya Talerngsri, Chief Capability Officer and Managing Director at SEAC, and a life-long promoter of leadership skills for C-level executives in Thailand, says HR must do more […]
Training: A key strategy to attract and retain people
Millennials and Generation Z comprise the majority of Southeast Asia’s workforce. Unlike the generations that preceded them, these individuals place a stronger desire on a workplace environment that allows for professional and personal growth. HR leadership and team managers must understand what motivates these employees to attract and retain them. Noppamas Sivakriskul, McKinsey & Company’s […]
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 […]
“Build” strategies now streets ahead: Chief of Staff research
The region-wide shortage of skills and an unprecedented exodus from professional work have combined to push training departments much higher on corporate agendas. This is one of the key conclusions of the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, focusing on training, learning, and employee development. Titled Time to Build: Learning and Development Strategies in […]
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 […]
Home Credit: Building a tech workforce that does good
Alexis Pham, Chief People Officer with Home Credit Vietnam, said there are three key opportunities for the company’s HR team, including standing out in its ability to attract, retain and engage talent. Pham noted that the company is up against big names in technology from local, regional, and even global players. “We do […]
Singapore’s students should be ready for AI future: minister
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Five factors to consider when promoting staff to higher roles
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Post-Covid Trends in Executive Education
HR Trends for 2022: What Can HR Expect From the Year Ahead?
