Immerse yourself in enlightening perspectives from revered HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia as they deliver expert insights on today’s critical issues.
“We cared about every single dollar, every single cent… We can now see that this is not a quickly passing storm… We’re going to continually push down the costs.” – Forrest Li, CEO, Sea Ltd
Singapore’s technology giant, Sea Ltd, under the guidance of CEO Forrest Li, declared its inaugural quarterly profit after a 14-year journey, subsequent to an intensive year of cost-curbing measures in response to the global pandemic. Li’s statement epitomises the company’s paradigm shift from a growth-at-all-costs philosophy to an unwavering commitment to financial efficiency and long-term viability amidst challenging economic circumstances.
“Instead of altering office workers’ schedules, it’s better to impose a policy requiring offices to impose remote or hybrid working models.” – William Aditya Sarana, City Councillor, Jakarta
In an attempt to address Jakarta’s chronic traffic congestion, Acting Governor Heru Budi Hartono has proposed staggered work hours for office employees. Reacting to this proposal, City Councillor William Aditya Sarana has put forward an alternative solution: rather than altering existing office hours, he suggests the imposition of policies promoting remote or hybrid working models, underscoring their potential to alleviate traffic concerns in a more employee-friendly manner.
“Employer branding is not just what your organisation is saying. But what do other people say about your organisation? Anybody who has a touchpoint with your organisation can be its brand ambassador.” – Shirlyn Ng, HR Director, KPMG Singapore
During a webinar organised by ETHRWorld Southeast Asia in partnership with Indeed, professionals shed light on the significance of bolstering employer branding strategies while focusing on employee well-being. Shirlyn Ng, contributing her insights at the event, underscored that employer branding goes far beyond an organisation’s own narrative, noting that each individual who interacts with the organisation could serve as its brand ambassador, thereby enhancing its authenticity and dynamic presence.
WHO SAYS? — a curation of insights from HR leaders and business professionals across Southeast Asia — appears on Chief of Staff Asia every Wednesday at 12:30 pm.
