Singapore employees want flexible work arrangements to boost mental health
More than four in five Singaporeans want their organisations to introduce flexible working arrangements, as they believe this is the best way for employers to boost their mental health. This is according to a recent study by UOB’s ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study, which surveyed 1,000 Singaporeans. The study found that the most in-demand flexible work […]
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 […]
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 […]
Global employees missing work due to low wellbeing, survey shows
Global employees reported missing an average of five days of work in the past 12 months due to low wellbeing. According to the study conducted by Lululemon, 58% said they cannot be the best version of themselves when their wellbeing is low while 37% of employees said they would fall behind on work responsibilities. So […]
HR Champions: Rudolf Tjandra’s positive outlook carries employee morale
Title: CEO, PT. Sasa Inti Office Headquarters: Indonesia Company Operations: Global (Exports) Industry: Manufacturing Employees: 1,001-5,000 Rudolf Tjandra sought firstly to maintain employee morale during covid-19, which struck two years after he stepped in as CEO. In addition to implementing remote work, Sasa provided masks, vitamins, and even ginger water to employees in order to […]
HR Champions: “Leadership is about empowering others” – Valerie Ong
Title: CEO, KIP Group of Companies/KIP Real Estate Investment Trust Office headquarters: Malaysia Company operations: Malaysia Industry: Real estate Employees: 51-200 Valerie Ong is not afraid of asking questions. “It’s important to want to learn,” she says, and she demonstrates this by tirelessly eliciting advice and insights from those who know more than her. As […]
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. “In an environment of constant change, workforce innovations, and new cycles of talent development, improving the maturity of your talent programmes is critical.” – Himanshu […]
HR Champions: Jennifer Cho on local talent with global perspective
Title: Vice-president of Island Southeast Asia, Medtronic Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Southeast Asia, South Asia, Saipan, and Guam Industry: Medical equipment manufacturing Employees: 700 (Southeast Asia only) Employee engagement and team development are pillars of Jennifer Cho’s leadership style. She recognises the role that she and HR play in motivating employees and providing them […]
Employers urged to prioritise mental health of Filipino workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is calling on employers in the Philippines to expand their mental health support systems. The Secretary of Labor and Employment, Silvestre Bello III, underscored the importance of extending paid leave benefits and flexible work arrangements to employees. He also highlighted the importance of fostering a supportive workplace environment. […]
HR Champions: Ng Wee Wei on the power of adequate rest
Title: Senior Managing Director/Market Unit Lead Organisation: Accenture Southeast Asia Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Global Industry: Business consulting and services Employees: 738,000 In a blog on how digitalisation will drive work-life convergence, Ng Wee Wei expressed the importance of creating a safe environment that is inclusive and diverse so that employees can feel it […]
