The First Word: Inclusive practices in education are key to empower tomorrow’s leaders
Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the overall experience of an organisation for both its employees and clientele. Organisational leaders are responsible for cultivating and sustaining a shared work culture and values, as well as charting the course towards collective goals. When it comes to the context of schools, this principle holds equally true. […]
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. “Overall, the future of HR and People functions is likely to be characterised by technology-driven solutions, a focus on employee wellbeing and development, and an […]
The Reading List: How can managers support employees during conflicts?
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. How Can Managers Support Employees During The Israel-Hamas War? | Forbes Leaders must promote open dialogue without inciting conflict and acknowledge the humanity behind every pair of eyes in meetings. By demonstrating empathy and compassion, […]
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 […]
Social enterprise partnerships are an opportunity for greater DEI outcomes
Partnering with social enterprises geared towards diversity in employment can help organisations boost corporate excellence, social responsibility, and empowerment of underserved communities. This is one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia is now available for subscriber download […]
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 […]
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. “Mental health affects a person’s decision-making abilities. Poor mental health can lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and disengagement at work.” – Ihsanuddin Usman, CHRO of […]
Remote work is boosting economic opportunities in Southeast Asia
Four years after the onset of Covid-19, opportunities for remote or hybrid work remain widespread. As well as providing flexibility for employees, these arrangements also pave the way for workers to ‘cushion’ their financial wellbeing in the face of economic uncertainty. This is because remote or hybrid setups make it easier for people to work […]
