Five organisational blind spots hampering gender equality
Despite ongoing efforts to promote workplace gender equality across Southeast Asia, many organisations still struggle to create truly inclusive environments where women can thrive professionally. Unconscious biases, outdated policies, and deeply rooted systemic barriers continue to limit opportunities for women at all career stages. Addressing these persistent issues is essential for fostering meaningful diversity and […]
Five strategies for managing workplace stress
Workplace stress is a growing concern for organisations across Southeast Asia, impacting both employee wellbeing and business performance. With economic pressures and competitive markets shaping industries in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, HR professionals are under increasing pressure to implement effective stress management strategies. The unique cultural and workplace dynamics in Southeast Asia present both […]
PT Merah Cipta Media: People first by design
PT Merah Cipta Media (MCM) has been honored with the prestigious Employer of Choice award at the 2024 HR Stars Awards Indonesia, recognising its strategic and people-centered approach to organisational growth. By integrating organisational design, data-driven insights, and customised HR strategies across multiple industries, MCM has successfully built a workplace where employee wellbeing and business […]
Respect and results: DHL’s winning formula
DHL Supply Chain has won the Best Workplace Culture and Environment award at the 2024 HR Stars Awards Indonesia, setting new standards in the logistics sector with its distinctive “Respect and Results” corporate philosophy. The organisation’s success stems from its innovative approach to creating an environment where operational excellence and personal growth flourish together. “Winning […]
Transforming HR and driving innovation
Kartini Aprilia Suchayo, also known as Lia, of PT Merah Cipta Media has won the Best HR Leader award at the 2024 HR Stars Awards, recognising her exceptional achievement in transforming HR from a support function into a strategic business driver. Drawing from extensive experience across automotive, logistics, property, financial services, manufacturing, and technology sectors, […]
The First Word: Augmenting leadership by using AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to change job roles in every industry across the globe; it’s only a matter of time before it transforms leadership too. Asia’s top 1000 companies plan to spend more than 50% of their IT budget on AI1 initiatives by 2025. But how much of this is being spent on making […]
The First Word: How are women adapting to the new leadership landscape?
While organisations have made progress on gender diversity, Center for Creative Leadership’s (CCL) recent Elevate the System report found a troubling reality: hidden biases and societal pressures persist, creating an uneven playing field for women in leadership. Women continue to be under-represented at top levels across the private and public sector. According to Fortune, in […]
The First Word: Raising gender inclusivity in Southeast Asian startup
With the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem in flux, it stands at a pivotal moment where gender diversity is not merely an aspiration but a fundamental driver for innovation and sustainable growth. According to Innoven Capital’s Southeast Asia Startup Outlook Report, only 6 percent of surveyed startups are predominantly led by women, and a mere 25 […]
Five creative approaches to building a more engaged workforce
In the dynamic and rapidly changing business environment of Southeast Asia, HR professionals face the challenge of fostering a highly engaged, office-based workforce. Employee engagement is crucial for productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. A disengaged workforce can lead to high turnover rates, decreased productivity, and a negative workplace culture. On the other hand, an engaged […]
The First Word: Leadership blindspot in reskilling due to age bias
Singapore’s workplace culture is undergoing a significant shift, set against the backdrop of a globally fragile economic outlook. Locally, the pressing issue of talent shortage looms large, with 83% of companies reporting challenges in securing needed workforce. The government’s solution to this is straightforward — to reskill local talents. These initiatives not only help workers adapt […]
