Ng Kel Mynn aids in Verdant Solar’s boom
Verdant Solar began in 2013. Ten years later, the solar power solutions company gears towards a bolder mark to meet environmental sustainability. Named the Best Employer, the Star Outstanding Business Awards in 2021 recognised the company for its best human capital practices, good working conditions, and excellent employee benefits. Chief of Staff Asia continues […]
Ng Kel Mynn powers up Verdant Solar’s HR
The vision to rely on 100% renewable power sources may still seem elusive. But Verdant Solar never loses its energy to push on. The Malaysia Book of Records has recently named it the Most Solar Provider System Home Installations in a Year, with over 649 landed properties and homeowners in 2022 enjoying reduced electric bills […]
Singapore tightens workplace safety and health measures
A crackdown on unsafe work practices has had little impact on accident statistics in Singapore, the country’s Ministry of Manpower has revealed. The “Heightened Safety Period” that had been in place since September last year, has been extended by a further three months. Under the temporary rules, companies face tighter enforcement measures against incidents and […]
The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
It’s almost the weekend! Here are some light reading materials curated by Chief of Staff Asia to help with your HR fix. Why pointing fingers is unhelpful | The Economist Blame culture is prevalent in the workplace. Pointing fingers is a fast and easy way to resolve a situation. But it drains team cohesion and […]
Renewed government incentives for employing seniors
As a part of Singapore’s 2023 Action Plan for Successful Ageing, the Ministry of Manpower will be extending its Senior Employment Credit for a further two years. Those who employ senior Singaporeans (aged 60 and above), and provide them with up to $4,000 monthly wages, will be provided with wage offsets. This scheme was previously […]
Low wages, understaffing push remaining nurses into long shifts
A shortage of workers is forcing many nursing professionals into taking on dangerously long shifts of up to 12 hours at a time. According to De La Salle University (DLSU) Medical Center employees union president Vilma Garcia, understaffing has made it difficult for nurses to go back to working eight hour shifts. This, in turn, […]
New 45-hour work week not being followed by employers
Recent amendments to the Employment Act cut work hours to 45 from 48, however some companies are allegedly not following this new law. According to Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) secretary-general, Kamarul Baharin Mansor, MTUC has been receiving complaints from workers about this matter. Kamarul said that employers might not have been prepared to follow […]
Indonesia lifts all Covid-19 restrictions
All Covid-19 restrictions on movements and gatherings have been removed by the country effective December 30, 2022. President Joko Widodo said, “There will be no more restrictions on gatherings and movements,” during a press conference. Widodo urged Indonesians to remain vigilant and to continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded places. Prior to his […]
Andrew Tan: HR at the business core yields better performance
Its group managing director, Andrew Tan, treats HR as the core of the business. In the second of a four-part interview, Tan revealed to Chief of Staff Asia the IT firm’s HR priorities and his aspirations for its people. COS Asia: Why is HR your priority as the Group Managing Director? Tan: We should never […]
SEA employees comfortable talking about mental health
Three in five employees in Southeast Asia are comfortable with talking to their higher ups about their mental health and wellness, a survey found. According to the Mental Health At The Workplace study conducted by Calm Collective Asia and Milieu Insight, 62% of Southeast Asian employees are comfortable with sharing with their supervisors, managers, and […]
