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 […]
Singapore organisations embrace inclusive hiring with government support
Singaporean organisations are increasingly embracing inclusive hiring practices, with the government providing support through schemes such as the Enabling Employment Credit (EEC). The EEC provides employers with up to 20% wage support for disabled employees earning below SGD $4,000 per month, with a cap at SGD $400 per month per employee. In 2022, 6,600 organisations […]
The First Word: Why inclusive hiring matters for a startup ecosystem
Hiring based on diversity and inclusion has proven to be the innovative spark needed for industry-disrupting start-ups, and I have seen firsthand how inclusive hiring can transform lives and empower individuals, especially those with intellectual disabilities. Yet in Singapore, only 3 in 10 persons with disabilities of working age, 15 to 64, are actively employed. […]
The Reading List: What is fixation trap and how can your team avoid it?
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Is Your Team Caught in the Solution Fixation Trap? | Harvard Business Review The solution fixation trap is a decision-making bias where a team rushes into discussing possible solutions without fully understanding the problem at […]
