Anastasia Shamgunova guards Kaspersky’s HR virtual galaxy
Kaspersky thwarted more than 47 million cyberattacks during the first half of 2022 by blocking an average of 265,567 attacks in Southeast Asia alone. As more employers shift to hybrid and remote work modes, these numbers have become significant markers of the importance of cybersecurity, especially the people behind keeping data safe. Anastasia Shamgunova, Kaspersky’s […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia have to say on today’s pressing issues: “It is a competitive world out there. Constant interaction with external stakeholders and partners requires being strong-footed internally.” — Andrew Tan, group managing director, Silverlake Axis In an exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, Tan talked […]
Andrew Tan: HR at the business core yields better performance
Its group managing director, Andrew Tan, treats HR as the core of the business. In the second of a four-part interview, Tan revealed to Chief of Staff Asia the IT firm’s HR priorities and his aspirations for its people. COS Asia: Why is HR your priority as the Group Managing Director? Tan: We should never […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: The long holiday break is over and here are what HR thought leaders have to say about going back to work: “When you go on a long break and vacation, you do not rush and plunge (back) into your work like normal times. You warm up first. Strategise your priorities” – Francis Kong, […]
Getting to know: Advertising DEI champion Anna Chua-Norbert
Have a glimpse of the other side of Anna Chua-Norbert, Group Culture Officer of the top global advertising company, DDB Philippines. ICYMI: Meet Anna Chua-Norbert, the ad industry’s diversity champion DDB Philippines combats attrition DDB Philippines gears up on kindness at the workplace
DDB Philippines combats attrition
Chief of Staff Asia continues the second part of its conversation with the people chief who spoke openly on the state of DEI in the Philippines. In a high-output fast-paced environment, we asked how they cope with the loss of manpower, albeit small. She said the company hires 60 people a year, usually fresh graduates. […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia and global HR communities have to say on today’s pressing issues: “Attracting and retaining top talent through compensation and other direct benefits is not enough.” — Louise Pender, General Counsel and Chief People Officer, Zalora Speaking with Chief of Staff Asia, e-commerce platform Zalora’s […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week by HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia and global HR communities have to say on today’s pressing issues: “You can’t try to appreciate someone on their way out. It is a little too late.” – Camille Madriñal, Associate Director for Recruitment (Philippines & Malaysia), Nezda Technologies Inc. In a recent LinkedIn […]
Asia-Pacific leaders thriving in hybrid set-ups: new research
A new study by leadership development company Center for Creative Leadership found that over 52% of business leaders in the region claim to be thriving in the hybrid workplace. WORK 3.0: Reimagining Leadership in a Hybrid World surveyed over 2,000 leaders across 13 countries in Asia-Pacific, offering a comprehensive look into the region’s evolving work […]
Louise Pender looks beyond Zalora’s passion for fashion
You’re a true-blue Asian online fashionista shopper if you have a Zalora account. Louise Pender (left) celebrates International Women’s Day with her team of “Zalorians” Giving access to a vast selection of 500 top international and local names in fashion, Zalora started its business in early 2012. Its presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, […]
