Five methods for data-driven HR decision-making
The transformation of human resources through analytics has fundamentally changed how organisations approach workforce management across Southeast Asia. Regional HR leaders are increasingly turning to quantifiable metrics to guide strategic decisions, moving beyond intuition-based approaches that dominated previous decades. With the rapid digitalisation of workforces across ASEAN economies, particularly in financial and technology sectors, HR […]
Fostering a winning workplace culture at Razer Inc.
Razer Inc. has won the Best Workplace Culture and Environment award at the 2024 HR Stars Awards, highlighting its commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic work environment. Defined by core values like ‘Be Phenomenal’, ‘One Team Razer’, and ‘Play Hard. Play Fair’, the company fosters a unified culture under its distinctive ‘Play to […]
Raffles Hospital sets new training standards
Raffles Hospital has earned recognition for its exceptional contributions to healthcare education, winning the 2024 HR Star Award for Best Training Interventions. As Singapore’s only private healthcare institution with a fully integrated healthcare system, it sets new standards for professional development across its operations in Singapore, China, Japan, Vietnam, and Cambodia. “We are truly grateful […]
Razer’s winning formula: ‘People-centric’ culture
When global lifestyle and gaming brand Razer Inc. was crowned Employer of Choice at the 2024 HR Stars Awards, it validated years of intentional culture-building and people-first initiatives. At the heart of Razer’s success lies an unwavering commitment to fostering an environment where innovation meets belonging. The company’s core values of “Be Phenomenal” and “One […]
Leading HR into the future with vision and transformation
Sid Bhasin’s HR journey is anything but conventional. Starting with an MBA in Marketing and Technology, Sid found himself working at a consulting firm (then Hewitt, now Aon), when something about the companies he worked with stood out. “I found human resources to be a common factor across companies either doing better than their peers […]
Innovating HR for a better workplace
Jennie’s journey in HR has always been about finding better ways to support people and build thriving workplace cultures. With over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, her holistic approach to HR is defined by empathy, strategic thinking, and adaptability. “My journey to becoming the Head of Human Resources at the Canadian International School […]
Shaping the future of HR with passion and purpose
Kevin Chua, the Chief Human Resources Officer at United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA), is a distinguished figure in the HR world. His career is a testament to his dedication and passion for developing people, which has been evident throughout his impressive journey in Human Resources. Driving People-Centric Change at UWCSEA Kevin’s career began […]
Redefining successful leadership by example
Sonia McDonald’s impressive career spans over 25 years of leading, coaching, and inspiring others. As the CEO and founder of LeadershipHQ and The Leadership Collective, Sonia has dedicated her professional life to cultivating leaders who excel in business while embodying courage and kindness. Her journey, from various HR roles to becoming a renowned global leadership […]
Transforming leadership, building ‘human-centred workplaces’
With over 20 years of experience in consulting, leadership development and teaching, Nitin Goil has become a strong advocate for creating more human-centred workplaces.Having worked in the United States, India, and Singapore, Nitin’s career spans continents, industries, and diverse perspectives. Currently, as a Senior Advisor with the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI) in Asia Pacific and founder […]
A journey from chance to passion in HR
After nearly three decades of experience in HR, K. Thivenathan, or ‘Thivi’ often says that he “stumbled into HR”. What began as a career shaped by chance soon developed into a passion for engaging employees and driving business success. Thivi’s career journey started at Epson. Along the way, he has held long-term roles at Honeywell, […]
