ibex hiring 2,000 new employees in the Philippines
ibex, a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, announced today that it is hiring 2,000 new employees in Manila and Bohol, Philippines. The new hires will support growing demand for ibex’s industry-leading BPO 2.0 customer experience (CX) solutions. “We continue to see strong demand from new and existing […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “HR should foster a culture of diversity & inclusion that embraces differences.” – Rosanun Chankasame, Chief Human Resources Officer, Prudential Thailand In an interview, Chankasame […]
The Reading List: How to spot a toxic workplace?
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. How To Spot A Toxic Workplace Before You Accept A Job | Forbes Toxic culture is the number one reason people quit. In fact, it drove the Great Resignation in 2022. Culture is also the […]
Task-based, results-driven remote work is ideal for Southeast Asian households
Remote employers ought to consider the impact of Southeast Asian household cultures in measuring performance and productivity among their employees. This is one of several insights from in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia, available now, is now available for subscriber […]
Indonesia promotes women’s leadership to boost productivity
Women’s leadership in organizations is key to boosting productivity and enhancing economic inclusiveness, according to Ida Fauziyah, Indonesia’s Minister of Manpower. Speaking at the Conference on Women’s Leadership in Public-Sector Organisations for Productivity Enhancement, Fauziyah urged policymakers and government representatives to prioritise increasing the representation of women in managerial roles. She emphasised that women possess […]
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; […]
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 […]
Global employees missing work due to low wellbeing, survey shows
Global employees reported missing an average of five days of work in the past 12 months due to low wellbeing. According to the study conducted by Lululemon, 58% said they cannot be the best version of themselves when their wellbeing is low while 37% of employees said they would fall behind on work responsibilities. So […]
