Respect and results: DHL’s winning formula
DHL Supply Chain has won the Best Workplace Culture and Environment award at the 2024 HR Stars Awards Indonesia, setting new standards in the logistics sector with its distinctive “Respect and Results” corporate philosophy. The organisation’s success stems from its innovative approach to creating an environment where operational excellence and personal growth flourish together. “Winning […]
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 […]
PT CRIF: Embracing difference
PT CRIF Lembaga Informasi Keuangan has won the Best Diversity and Inclusion Strategies award at the 2024 HR Stars Awards Indonesia, demonstrating how embedding diversity and inclusion into organisational DNA can create lasting positive change. The organisation’s comprehensive approach starts with its Diversity Code of Conduct, which sets clear expectations for workplace behaviour and decision-making. […]
The First Word: Cultivating a modern, connected workplace with technology
Our workplaces are no longer defined by walls or office hours. Flexibility – in location, time, and structure – has become essential in today’s dynamic work environment. Technology has long been an enabler of flexible work models, and the urgency has grown, especially with Singapore’s pending Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) Requests that will […]
The First Word: Embracing diversity and speed drive high-performance teams
With ever-rapid change and easy access to anywhere in the world, today’s workforce is far more culturally diverse and fast-paced than ever before. Having spent some 20 years in personal development and team coaching, I find that it is imperative to harness this diversity to optimise innovation and maintain a work environment that is conducive and productive. Enhancing […]
Transforming leadership, building ‘human-centred workplaces’
With over 20 years of experience in consulting, leadership development and teaching, Nitin Goil has become a strong advocate for creating more human-centred workplaces.Having worked in the United States, India, and Singapore, Nitin’s career spans continents, industries, and diverse perspectives. Currently, as a Senior Advisor with the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI) in Asia Pacific and founder […]
Five strategies to improve workplace Diversity and Inclusion
In today’s globalised work environment, fostering diversity and inclusion (D&I) is more crucial than ever. Southeast Asian companies are leading the charge in creating workplaces where every employee feels valued and included, regardless of their background. This Chief of Staff Five explores five actionable strategies that organisations across the region are implementing to boost their […]
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: Raising gender inclusivity in Southeast Asian startup
With the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem in flux, it stands at a pivotal moment where gender diversity is not merely an aspiration but a fundamental driver for innovation and sustainable growth. According to Innoven Capital’s Southeast Asia Startup Outlook Report, only 6 percent of surveyed startups are predominantly led by women, and a mere 25 […]
Case in Point: How Globe Telecom utilises employee training for societal gender inclusivity
As Globe Telecom sought to intensify their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy Commitment, the company joined forces with nonprofit Metro Manila Pride to further engage its employees in developing a greater understanding for gender diversity and deeper respect for all gender identities. The Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE) 101/Sensitivity Training is […]
