HR Stars Awards: Finalists Revealed for Best Up and Coming HR Leader
Singapore, June 14, 2023 – The HR Stars Awards is excited to announce the finalists for the esteemed Best Up and Coming HR Leader category. This category recognises and celebrates emerging HR professionals who have demonstrated exceptional potential, dedication, and a promising future in the field of HR. Among a pool of talented individuals, the following […]
HR Stars Awards: Finalists Revealed for Best CEO / Executive Leader with an HR Focus
Singapore, June 14, 2023 – HR Stars Awards committee is thrilled to unveil the finalists for the prestigious Best CEO / Executive Leader with an HR Focus category. This award celebrates CEOs and executive leaders who demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to integrating HR practices within their organisations. Here are the finalists for […]
HR Stars Awards: Finalists Revealed for Best HR Leader
Singapore, June 13, 2023 – HR Stars Awards committee is thrilled to unveil the finalists for the prestigious Best HR Leader category. The following HR professionals have emerged as finalists in the Best HR Leader category: • Shah Md. from Big 3 Group • Jennie Lim from Nexus International School, Singapore • Eva Wong from […]
Five strategic approaches to effective leadership development programs
Having a robust leadership development program is no longer a luxury but a necessity. An effective program not only grooms potential leaders but also fortifies an organisation’s vision, culture, and future stability. However, designing such a program can pose its own unique challenges. How does one nurture the leadership potential within an individual, foster an […]
Getting to know: Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer (Asia Pacific) of Marriott International
In the previous extracts of the exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer, Asia Pacific at Marriott International, detailed his efforts in enhancing talent attraction and development, implementing a ‘glocalised’ approach to diversity initiatives, and sustaining Marriott’s strong HR leadership. Catch some more personal insights about Regan Taikitsadaporn in this […]
Seasoned HR leader Regan Taikitsadaporn unveils staying power at Marriott
Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer, Marriott International (Asia-Pacific) spoke with Chief of Staff Asia, and gave a fearless forecast about the future of HR in the hotels and hospitality industry. Taikitsadaporn underscores the critical role that HR will play over the next decade in determining whether each organisation will struggle or thrive. “The hospitality industry […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Uncover vital perspectives from distinguished HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia as they impart their expert viewpoints on the urgent matters of the present day. “If we take good care of our associates, they will take care of our guests.” – Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer, Marriott International (Asia-Pacific) Taikitsadaporn underscored Marriott’s core philosophy […]
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 […]
