The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. The Rehabilitation of HR Is (Finally) Here | Bloomberg The corporate function with the word ‘human’ in its name will matter most in a world of generative AI. In the most recent article by Bloomberg, they […]
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. Apple Tests ‘Apple GPT,’ Develops Generative AI Tools to Catch OpenAI | Bloomberg Apple is working on its AI tools that can challenge the tools already available in the market today. However, they keep this under […]
The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Tension Is Rising Around Remote Work | Harvard Business Review According to a recent study featured in the Harvard Business Review, employees across various industries have become accustomed to the benefits of remote work, including improved […]
Indonesia needs a better way to measure – and improve productivity
How organisations define productivity can vary; some may measure productivity through hours worked, or by number of tasks completed. Bob Aubrey, Founder of the ASEAN Human Development Organisation and Chair of its advisory board summarises why it may be difficult to improve employee productivity: “The problem with the human capital measure is that all measures […]
Employee development presenting major challenge for HR leaders in Indonesia
A lack of skilled employees in Indonesia, both in HR and other organisational departments, is making HR functions more difficult and holding back the general economy. Sourcing employees who are experienced, skilled, talented and motivated to continue their professional development is a challenge for many Indonesian companies, who are looking for a workforce that can […]
Skills still holding Indonesia’s workforce back: Chief of Staff research
It might be Southeast Asia’s biggest economic player, but there are still some key issues holding Indonesia back from its ongoing development. Professional skills, particularly in project management, inter-personal communication, and technology and artificial intelligence, are in simultaneously short supply and high demand throughout the country, according to the latest research paper from Chief of […]
Country Report: HR Challenges in Indonesia
Banking and finance leads the list of highest-paying jobs in Singapore for 2023
In the latest annual salary guide from Morgan McKinley, managing director roles within investment and private equity sectors were found to be the top-earning positions in Singapore for 2023, with salaries reaching up to SGD 500,000 ($373,722). The report, which analysed salaries for professionals with 5-10 years of experience across various industries, also highlighted substantial […]
SPER Market Research forecasts growth in Thailand’s BPO market
According to a recent report by SPER Market Research, the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market in Thailand is poised for significant expansion, anticipated to reach a value of USD XX billion by 2033. This growth is attributed to the country’s skilled English-speaking workforce and comparatively lower labour costs. Despite competition from other popular outsourcing destinations […]
Employment surge in Vietnam’s IT sector amid digital shift
Vietnam’s transition to digital technology is accelerating job opportunities for professionals skilled in IT and high-tech industries. Vice-Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Vocational Education Association, Tran Anh Tuan, suggested that engineering technology could meet around 35% of Vietnam’s job requirements. Fields such as automation, automotive technology, electronics, industrial design, and environmental technology are […]
