Siu: Landor & Fitch’s employee branding shines at its best
“I think people are your brand. If people enjoy working for you, they naturally become your brand ambassadors. Your staff (members) are your working brand. If the brand experience is positive, they will embrace, walk, and talk the brand.” – Janice Siu, Landor & Fitch managing director for APAC Growth In this exclusive interview […]
Heriyanto Agung Putra beats attrition and wins talents
Heriyanto Agung Putra, the Bank’s Human Capital Director, revealed to Chief of Staff Asia that the attrition rate among banks is high because there are more than 100 banking institutions in Indonesia. According to him, people can move from one employer to another if they want to. They have more choices. “We create a […]
Bank Danamon invests on learning and development to win the war on talent
THE HR AGENDA: Accelerating the capacity of staff, especially those in the IT and digital space, is a key strategy of Bank Danamon to win the war on talent, according to Human Capital Team Director Heriyanto Agung Putra. “People can easily move from one bank to the other bank easily. That’s why in the banking […]
The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
Quiet quitting is still a pervasive topic in 2023. Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. 4 Hidden Signs You’re “Quiet Quitting” at Work The Reader’s Digest Aside from defining the meaning of quiet quitting, this article from The Reader’s Digest looks into […]
Rethinking retention and recruitment in Southeast Asia’s banks
BANKING AND FINANCE: Skill shortages are becoming a common theme within a lot of industries right now, and this challenge is also one of the foremost issues facing HR leaders in the banking and finance sector. With far more jobs than qualified job seekers, offering incentives and alternative working arrangements has become an essential tool […]
Transparency, digitalisation needed to retain hospitality talent: EHL
Frank conversations with employees are crucial when it comes to retaining talent in the hotel sector, according to the latest paper from EHL Hospitality School. “Transparency is crucial when it comes to communicating a company’s strategy around talent retention and acquisition. This should be directed both internally and outwardly,” associate professor Stefano Borzillo advised. He […]
Majority of employees expect higher salaries in 2023
Around 51% of employees in Singapore are expecting higher salaries in 2023, while 65% are expecting a larger bonus. This is according to the 2023 Salary Guide by international talent services firm Morgan McKinley. On the employer side, around 61% said they had already had to increase salaries in order to retain their existing staff […]
GrowthOps Asia’s connection culture helps attract, retain top talents
THE HR AGENDA: Focusing on employees’ personal growth and giving them opportunities to upskill will help mitigate talent shortage, according to GrowthOps Asia’s Talent Acquisition Head Shakira Pathmarajah. “We believe that upskilling and coaching are simple, yet, they are underutilised tools for employee retention. So, consistent microlearning programs and engaging training opportunities provide team members […]
The First Word: How to appreciate increasingly diverse workforces
THE FIRST WORD: Shane Mun, founder and CEO of Vimigo, discusses ways to make a diverse team of employees feel appreciated. Workplace motivation has traditionally thrived on a conducive environment, personal progress, and the all-important rewards system of incentives and bonuses. However, this one-size-fits-all approach lacks nuance, because it assumes that all employees feel equally […]
The Reading List: HR-focused deep reads for the weekend
THOUGHT LEADERS: It’s almost the weekend! Here are some key investigations, research and news analysis from around the world, curated by Chief of Staff Asia to help with your HR fix during your time off. The pitfalls of loving your job a little too much | The Economist Can you love your job too much? […]
