Asticom CEO: The Philippines needs greater digital literacy
Digital literacy is key to driving growth for the Philippine workforce, says Mharicar Castillo-Reyes, Chief Executive Officer of tech company Asticom. This includes quelling people’s apprehension towards the concept of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) Her interview with Chief of Staff Asia is published in line with our latest whitepaper discussing HR challenges in the Philippines. […]
Case in Point: How GrowthOps Asia fosters diversity and inclusion with its 5-point EVP
When GrowthOps Asia began digging deeper into what truly drives company growth, the company arrived at its employees and the values of curiosity, connectedness, and commitment. Diversity and inclusion became a key point for enhancing these values, thus serving as the backdrop for a comprehensive five-point Employee Value Proposition (EVP). The EVP is aimed at […]
Coming Up: Mharicar Castillo-Reyes zooms in on tech adaptation, meaningful work
“HR leaders in the Philippines or in Asia must spearhead initiatives that cultivate digital literacy, upskilling, and a tech-savvy mindset among employees, fostering a culture that embraces technological innovation as an opportunity for growth.” – Mharicar Castillo-Reyes, Asticom CEO Coming up on The HR Agenda, Chief of Staff Asia‘s video and podcast series where we […]
HR Tech Update: Why HR is using microlearning over traditional learning and development tactics
In our recent HR Challenges in the Philippines report, we explored the pressing human resource challenges that the country faces, examining why they have become obstacles for HR professionals, and the solutions that HR can use to tackle these challenges. One concept touched on in this report is microlearning, a strategy to improve the efficacy […]
Formal MICE education can help HR leaders, event organisers stay agile
Given the rapidly changing business landscape and colourful demography of Southeast Asia, it is necessary for HR to stay agile if teams want to maximise staff events for organisational growth. A key strategy for this is to acquire formal MICE education. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia […]
Feedback, content confetti among strategies for creating memorable events
International event organiser Live Union mentions several characteristics of a successful event, including that of being memorable. To maximise the impact on delegates, HR can use open communication, ‘content confetti’, and leadership development strategies. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper. Expanding Domains in Modern MICE […]
Survey: Younger Filipino workers inclined to have part-time jobs
More and more Filipino workers are turning to part-time jobs to boost their income and achieve financial stability, according to a recent survey by Agile Data Solutions, Inc., a startup market research firm. The survey found that 60% of its respondents have part-time jobs, with the majority being younger Filipinos. The survey was conducted from […]
Recovery and stability under way for Southeast Asia’s events industry
Hotel occupancy rates from late 2022 until the present time reflect rapid recovery and stability for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and staff events industry of Southeast Asia. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper. Expanding Domains in Modern MICE and Staff Events, available […]
Singapore’s YouTrip to expand into more Southeast Asian markets
YouTrip, a Singapore-based digital payments service provider, plans to expand into more Southeast Asian markets, starting with Malaysia in a few months. The company has raised $50 million in funding and plans to “accelerate” its expansion into Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. YouTrip’s digital wallet allows individuals and businesses to top up their balance and […]
PMAP on creating supportive workplace in the Philippines
The 60th National Convention of the Philippines of PMAP (People Management Association of the Philippines) is currently underway in Lahug, Cebu City. The convention is focused on the topic of over-managing and under-leading and how to create a more supportive and productive workplace environment. One of the speakers at the convention is Roberto F. Antonio, […]
