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 issue: “Compensation is ‘a’ factor, but certainly can’t be ‘the’ factor.” — Fong Tuan Chen, Senior Executive Vice President for Group Human Capital, Maybank In a LinkedIn thought piece, financial institution Maybank’s Fong Tuan […]
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: “Leaders should take a deeper look at why employees seek such changes to be able to identify the root cause of employee needs.” — Lauren Huntington, Employee Experience Strategist, Qualtrics. In a talk […]
Upskilling way forward for S’pore to remain competitive
To ensure that Singapore remains competitive in an increasingly global market, citizens and residents must be equipped with the skills needed when competing globally. Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said that this comes as the world faces uncertain and trying conditions, from geopolitical tensions to economic pressures. “We have got to then invest significantly into […]
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: “One must be quick to recognise a good opportunity and take a chance.” — Renen De Guia, CEO, Ovation Productions In a recent interview with Chief of Staff Asia, entertainment company Ovation Productions’ […]
WHO SAYS? Quotes of the week by HR influencers
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia and global HR communities have to say on today’s pressing issues: Alexis Pham, financial institution Home Credit Vietnam’s Chief People Officer, shares her thoughts on diversity, equity and inclusion. Pham said that a successful strategy enables people to feel empowered, live the life they […]
Ovation Productions: Renen De Guia runs entertainment empire
Food, shelter, and clothing are life’s necessities. Undeniably, entertainment runs at a close fourth. Chief of Staff Asia recently spoke with the company’s President and CEO Renen De Guia, who traced back the company’s success to the loyal staff working with him for the past 43 years. “There is no secret, only pure hard work […]
Home Credit: Building a tech workforce that does good
Alexis Pham, Chief People Officer with Home Credit Vietnam, said there are three key opportunities for the company’s HR team, including standing out in its ability to attract, retain and engage talent. Pham noted that the company is up against big names in technology from local, regional, and even global players. “We do […]
Post-Covid Trends in Executive Education
McDonald’s Philippines’ chairman talks “employee-first”
Many Filipinos have uttered the famous catchphrase: “I’m lovin’ it”! They should also give thanks to Dr George T. Yang, founder/Chairman and master franchise holder of fast-food giant McDonald’s in the Philippines, for bringing the American chain into the country, way back in 1981. From 10 branches that have since ballooned to 670, and now […]
Lim Kee Yeong: Flying high during difficult times
He is a banker whose other interests include a deeper appreciation of planes as well as building and designing homes. But even if he is not cruising the skies or creating artsy home interiors, Lim Kee Yeong, Affin Bank’s Executive Director of Enterprise Banking, has landed a career that he enjoys. Helping his staff grow […]
