WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia have been saying, specifically on hybrid working and talent retention this week: “Trusting our team to choose what’s best for them results in them being empowered and giving their best work” — Shakira Pathmarajah, talent acquisition head, GrowthOps Asia In the latest episode of […]
Lim-Loges & Masters: Three tips to create a workplace revival
HR consulting specialist firm Lim-Loges & Masters, in its latest whitepaper, has noted the importance of the Asia-Pacific region in the ongoing workplace revolution. “Asia is at the forefront of a workplace revolution, with technological advancement, an evolving workforce, and changing social norms transforming the business model and how we work. Companies must stay ahead of the curve by understanding these trends and their potential impact,” Lim-Loges & Masters said in its paper. Citing data from Statista, it noted that 66% of workers in […]
The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
It’s almost the weekend! Here are some light reading materials curated by Chief of Staff Asia to help with your HR fix. Why pointing fingers is unhelpful | The Economist Blame culture is prevalent in the workplace. Pointing fingers is a fast and easy way to resolve a situation. But it drains team cohesion and […]
Five reasons why remote work is here to stay
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: The rise of remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been received positively by many organisations worldwide. Several studies show a significant increase in employee productivity and satisfaction in remote work setups, helping both staff and companies hit their targets. Nearly three years since the pandemic first struck, and even […]
Anastasia Shamgunova heads Kaspersky’s agile HR
In this second part of Chief of Staff Asia’s interview with Anastasia Shamgunova, the HR Director (APAC, Japan, the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa) at Kaspersky, we looked back and spoke about data-securing measures her company had taken at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We had a big chunk of flexibility even before the […]
Is HR facing a back-to-the-office problem?
COMMENTARY: Paul Howell, Managing Director of Chief of Staff Asia warns that getting staff back to the office and pre-Covid-19 levels of productivity may still be a challenge in 2023. Almost three years on now, and even with most travel and distancing requirements shelved, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to reverberate throughout the economies of Southeast […]
The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
It is almost the weekend. Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to help with your HR fix. The Debate Swirling Inside HR Departments: How to Lay Off Workers The Wall Street Journal There comes a time in every HR professional’s life where we have to make the difficult decision […]
HR Trends for 2023
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 […]
Singapore workers losing flexi-work options amid global headwinds
Eight in 10 business leaders in the country believe uncertain economic conditions will threaten flexible-work options for workers, the latest LinkedIn Global Talent Trends found. The report reveals data insights from both the social media platform’s Economic Graph and community members to understand better labour market trends and how they affect candidates, employees and workplaces. […]
