Regan Taikitsadaporn “glocalises” Marriott’s diversity initiatives
Working at a hotel may have all the perks and benefits that come by rarely to workers from other industries. However, at the Marriott hotel chain, its HR leader places more value on making its 140,000 associates in the Asia-Pacific feel part of the organisation without any prejudices as they expand the headcount according to […]
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. Layoffs are hitting HR and DEI teams at a disproportionately high rate. Here’s why companies need generalists to thrive | Fortune As companies grapple with the implications of the Great Resignation and the subsequent transformation of […]
Social skills boost analyst performance, Singapore study finds
Singapore Management University (SMU) unveiled research on 15 May, 2023, revealing the significant role of social skills on equity analysts’ performance and career advancements. The study, titled “The Effect of Social Skills on Analyst Performance”, was led by Assistant Professor of Accounting An-Ping Lin. Analysing 38,875 analyst-company-year observations from 2014 to 2015, the team found […]
Boosting talent attraction and development at Marriott
The pandemic taught people and businesses resilience and agility. The hotel and tourism industry magnifies this lesson, especially across its many HR departments. Chief of Staff Asia explored these learnings in an exclusive interview with Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer of Marriott International (Asia-Pacific). He firmly believes that resilience and agility are the keys to […]
Kok Ping Soon reflects on Singapore’s digital transformation
In a unique approach to digital transformation, Singapore’s outgoing Government Technology Agency (GovTech) CEO, Kok Ping Soon, led the ‘Smart Nation Fellows’ programme to attract top tech talent and drive public service innovation. The initiative, launched during Kok’s five-year tenure, saw mid-career technologists from the private sector collaborate with experienced public sector professionals, creating impactful […]
Getting to know: Eva Wong of CHINT Global
In the previous extracts of the exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, Eva Wong, the Head of HR for Asia-Pacific at CHINT Global, elucidated on the technology-driven start-up culture at CHINT Global, the innovative challenges its employees tackle, and her own transition from a business degree to her passion for HR. Catch some more […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Uncover valuable insights from esteemed HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia as they provide their expert perspectives on today’s pressing issues. “Office environment is not dead… We don’t force anyone to be in the office. It’s completely by choice, but people want to be here.” – Andrew McNeilis, Managing Director, Phaidon International in […]
Eva Wong shifts from a Business degree for the love of HR
CHINT Global’s Eva Wong, Head of HR Asia-Pacific, walked Chief of Staff Asia through her career journey in managing employees. Previously, she discussed the company’s values, best practices, and the traits they seek in future employees. Admittedly a “people person,” she enjoys journeying with others in and out of work. “I enjoy watching people evolve […]
Daewoong Pharmaceutical hires Indonesian talent to boost global R&D capabilities
Daewoong Pharmaceutical has hired 19 Indonesian biopharmaceutical experts to join their workforce in Korea, enhancing their global R&D capabilities. The recruitment comes after the company selected Indonesia as a hub country in Southeast Asia. The new hires, who arrived in Korea on April 24, are experts in pharmacy, biology, chemistry, and engineering and will work […]
Eva Wong: CHINT Global employees challenge the limits of innovation
Chief of Staff Asia proceeds to the second part of its exclusive conversation with smart energy group CHINT Global’s Eva Wong, Head of HR Asia-Pacific. Previously, the HR leader spoke about her team’s agility and adaptability in the face of a dynamic work landscape. In this installment, Wong talks further about the company’s values and […]
