Beyond the Prescription: Pyridam Farma’s HR success
PT Pyridam Farma Tbk has won Best Health and Wellness Interventions at the 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards Indonesia, proving that a pharmaceutical company knows a thing or two about taking care of its own. This award is specifically designed to highlight companies that go the extra mile, creating unique and innovative programmes that actually make […]
Five signs employee burnout is becoming systemic
Employee burnout is no longer an isolated wellbeing concern but an organisational risk across Southeast Asia. Prolonged workload pressure, economic uncertainty, and rapid digital adoption have intensified expectations in many industries. In financial services hubs like Singapore and manufacturing centres in Vietnam and Thailand, sustained performance demands are testing workforce resilience. While individual burnout cases […]
Collins Aerospace takes employee wellness to new heights
When organisations talk about caring for their people, HR practitioners know that words only matter when they are backed by consistent action. At Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, employee wellness is not positioned as a standalone programme. It is embedded into how the organisation supports its people every day. This people-first approach earned Collins Aerospace […]
Five “people risks” organisations often overlook
The start of the year often brings renewed energy, fresh plans, and ambitious targets for organisations across Southeast Asia. Budgets are approved, strategies are launched, and HR teams shift quickly into execution mode. Yet this period also carries hidden risks that are frequently underestimated or missed entirely. In many organisations, early-year optimism can mask underlying […]
Why healthcare HR demands a different kind of leadership
Healthcare is unlike any other industry. At its core, it is about people caring for people, often in moments that matter most. For Razila Duah, leading Human Resources in this environment has profoundly shaped her perspective. As she puts it, “my motivation has always been simple but deeply rooted: to create workplaces where employees feel […]
Five strategies for employee wellbeing programmes
Employee wellbeing has emerged as a critical focus area for organisations across Southeast Asia, particularly as workforces navigate post-pandemic realities. The region’s distinctive blend of cultural values, rapid development, and varying healthcare systems creates unique challenges for HR professionals implementing comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. Mental health awareness is growing, though stigma remains a significant barrier in […]
The First Word: Mental health at the workplace
Across Southeast Asia, mental health has become a key HR concern. A 2022 study across four countries found burnout prevalence at 62.9%, with one-third of respondents reporting severe anxiety and depression1. A subsequent study in 2024 found that Generation Z employees were at the highest risk of mental health challenges, and that younger employees expect […]
The First Word: Rethinking quiet quitting in a changing workforce
The phrase “quiet quitting” has gained traction in recent years, sparking debate among employers, workers, and workplace experts alike. Far from a new phenomenon, it reflects a growing sense of disconnection between employees and their workplaces — one that recent data suggests is affecting nearly 59% of today’s workforce. Instead of resigning formally, quiet quitters […]
Five ways organisations build mental health support systems
Mental health in the workplace has become an increasingly critical concern for organisations across Southeast Asia. The region’s dynamic and rapidly evolving business landscape presents unique challenges for employee well-being, with rising stress levels, economic pressures, and cultural stigmas surrounding mental health creating significant obstacles for workforce mental wellness. As companies recognise the intrinsic link […]
Wellness waves: Giga Maritime prioritises employee health
Giga Maritime Group’s (GMG) commitment to employee wellbeing earned them the Best Health and Wellness Interventions award at the 2024-2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia, setting a new benchmark in the maritime industry. This recognition highlights GMG’s innovative wellness strategy, distinguishing them with a holistic approach to employee health. Their comprehensive programme goes beyond industry standards, […]
