HR Champions: Anthony Tan emphasises humility for effective leadership
Title: CEO, Grab Office Headquarters: Singapore Company Operations: SEA Industry: Software Development Employees: 5,001-10,000 “Who am I as a CEO? How do I serve our Grabbers? How do I serve our customers? How do I serve our governments? How do I serve society?” These are the lead questions behind Anthony Tan’s principle of servant leadership, […]
PepsiCo expansion to boost Indonesia workforce
US food and beverage giant PepsiCo is set to generate a significant number of employment for Indonesians, as they have announced a substantial investment of $200 million to build a new snack factory in Indonesia. This move marks the company’s return to the country after a four-year absence. Encompassing an area of 60,000 square meters, […]
HR Champions: Forrest Li’s perseverance on employee morale
Title: CEO, Sea Ltd. Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Greater China Industry: Technology and e-commerce Employees: 63,800 Addressing employee woes after a huge stock decline last year, Bloomberg reports, Forrest Li said: “This is short-term pain that we have to endure to truly maximise our long-term potential.” His focus remained on […]
The Reading List: Indeed’s CEO wants to create ‘cyborg’ recruiters; UNESCO seeks regulations in using GenAI and more
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Indeed’s CEO Wants to Create ‘Cyborg’ Recruiters Using AI | Bloomberg Chris Hyams, CEO of Indeed, is focusing on how AI can supplement roles rather than replace them in the hiring industry. The site lists 30 […]
Five innovative strategies for talent acquisition in Southeast Asia
In the vibrant and diverse landscape of Southeast Asia, businesses were engaged in a relentless pursuit of talent. With a growing economy and increasing competition, companies knew that traditional methods of talent acquisition wouldn’t suffice. They needed fresh, innovative strategies to attract the best and brightest. Enter the “Talent Trailblazers,” a consortium of HR leaders […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Candidate background screening category
In today’s competitive hiring landscape, it is more important than ever for organisations to have a strong candidate background screening program in place. By conducting a thorough background check, businesses can protect themselves from liability, hire the best candidates, and comply with regulations. The Candidate Background Screening category recognises the HR partners that have implemented […]
GlobalFoundries to create 1,000 jobs in Singapore with new expansion
GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor manufacturing company, announced plans to create 1,000 jobs at its new expansion fabrication plant in Singapore. The plant, which broke ground in 2021, will be operational this year, and will produce chips for a variety of applications, including 5G, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. The expansion is part of GlobalFoundries’ […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at MUFG Bank, NetExpat and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Paul Simons Chief Human Resources Officer for Asia Pacific MUFG Bank Singapore Paul Simons is the new Chief Human Resources Officer for Asia Pacific at MUFG Bank. He is based in Singapore and has over 30 years of […]
The Reading List: Global news, tech innovations, business trends you need to know and more
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Improve your chances of getting noticed by AI on job sites with these tips | The Washington Post Job seekers are finding it increasingly difficult to stand out among a growing number of applications for roles […]
PouYuen Vietnam to lay off 1,220 workers
PouYuen Vietnam, the largest garment manufacturer in Ho Chi Minh City, is set to lay off 1,220 workers this month. The company will provide financial aid totaling VND165 billion to the laid-off workers, equivalent to 0.8 months of salary for each year of service. The average allowance per employee is VND133 million. The decision to […]
