Small team; Big impact
Centratama Group has won the Best HR Team award at the 2024 HR Stars Awards Indonesia, demonstrating how a focused team can deliver exceptional value through strategic collaboration and innovative people practices. With just 15 members supporting over 460 employees, the organisation’s HR department has set new benchmarks for operational excellence. “Winning the HR Stars […]
Flexibility in the workplace redefined
Bukalapak has won the Best Flexible Working Strategies award at the 2024 HR Stars Awards Indonesia, demonstrating how innovative workplace flexibility can enhance both employee wellbeing and organisational success. The e-commerce leader has reimagined traditional work arrangements, creating an environment that prioritises work-life balance while maintaining strong team collaboration. “Winning the HR Stars Award for […]
Five strategies for enhancing employee retention in 2025
Retaining top talent is one of the most critical challenges faced by businesses today. With the job market more competitive than ever, organisations must develop effective strategies to keep their best employees engaged and motivated. In Southeast Asia, where economic growth continues to drive demand for skilled workers, retaining talent is especially important for maintaining […]
The First Word: The CMO conundrum in evolving marketing leadership
In many boardrooms today, a significant shift is happening: the role of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is disappearing. A McKinsey study found that 40% of Fortune 500 companies no longer have a CMO or a similar role on their CEO’s executive team. In a challenging economic outlook, businesses are working with increasingly lean teams […]
Five creative office design ideas for increased productivity
Workplace design is about more than just aesthetics; it’s about creating an environment that fosters productivity, engagement, and employee satisfaction. Across Southeast Asia, businesses are rethinking their office spaces to adapt to new working models and the needs of their teams. From creating open, collaborative spaces to investing in technology-driven design solutions, organisations are exploring […]
Five innovative strategies for modern Talent Acquisition
The competitive landscape for recruiting top talent has shifted dramatically, driven by rapid advances in technology and changing workforce expectations. HR professionals across Southeast Asia are constantly seeking new methods to attract and retain high-quality candidates. In this evolving environment, traditional recruitment approaches may no longer suffice, particularly as the demand for specialised talent intensifies […]
The First Word: Leveraging personal growth and independent learning for career success
As the Founder and CEO of First Principles Education, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how personal growth and independent learning can transform students into resilient, capable, and innovative professionals. In an era where knowledge is abundant but rapidly evolving, the ability to learn independently and grow personally is becoming increasingly crucial for success […]
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
