The First Word: How are women adapting to the new leadership landscape?
While organisations have made progress on gender diversity, Center for Creative Leadership’s (CCL) recent Elevate the System report found a troubling reality: hidden biases and societal pressures persist, creating an uneven playing field for women in leadership. Women continue to be under-represented at top levels across the private and public sector. According to Fortune, in […]
The First Word: Gen Z’s skill-first mindset for hiring and keeping talent
By 2025, Gen Z is expected to constitute a quarter of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) population, marking a significant shift in the global workforce dynamic. As this generation rises to prominence in the professional world, understanding their motivations, work habits, and underlying drivers becomes more critical than ever. Our recent data indicates that the economic uncertainty […]
Sector Report: HR challenges in the Hotels and Hospitality industry
Case in Point: How MindChamps teaches, immerses newcomers in company culture
When MindChamps recognised the importance of building strong leadership within their staff from the get-go, the company launched an alignment programme to immerse new employees or “MindChampions” into the culture, history, and philosophy of what the company stands for. Mindchamps Way Culture Training incorporates the 3-Minds (Champion, Leaning and Creative Minds), an integral part of […]
The First Word: Advancing gender diversity at the highest levels of leadership
The business case for diversity has long been established. Companies with more diverse leadership tend to perform better financially, as having a breadth of perspectives helps with better decision-making. As organisations navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, harnessing the full spectrum of talent is not just a moral imperative – it’s a competitive edge. Driven […]
The First Word: Understanding the Significance of Employer Branding for Law Firms in Singapore
Beyond the accolades of prestigious clientele and landmark cases, a law firm’s true triumph rests upon its ability to attract, retain, and empower its most invaluable asset—its people. In the past year, we have seen law firms like Spanish-based Perez-Llorca and Beijing-headquartered Han Kun Law opening up offices in Singapore. If law firms in Singapore […]
The First Word: HR leaders have a crucial role to play in corporate sustainability agenda. Here’s why.
People can make or break corporate transformation toward a sustainable future. The pursuit of corporate sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a strategic imperative in recent years. As organizations grapple with the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, social inequality and governance issues, we are, more than ever, at a critical juncture where we […]
Case in Point: How Kredivo fosters trust and belonging in the workplace
When Kredivo Group decided to level up their workplace culture and environment, the company launched #Ngajak, an initiative that encourages like-minded employees to form interest groups and even provides funding thereof for activities and employee-led initiatives. #Ngajak from the Indonesian word for “invite,” essentially drawing employees (referred to as KrediKrew) to share and express their […]
“Outspoken” Gen Z culture an opportunity for organisational growth – Mharicar Castillo-Reyes
While banking strongly on technology adaptation, Asticom Chief Executive Officer Mharicar Castillo-Reyes also underscores the importance of providing meaningful work, sustaining human connection, and catering to the younger workforce particularly in the Philippine setting. Her interview with Chief of Staff Asia is published in line with our latest whitepaper discussing HR challenges in the Philippines. “More […]
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 […]
