HR and ESG professionals in high demand
HR professionals, as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) experts are in high demand in Singapore in 2023, according to consultancy firm Robert Walters’s 2023 Salary Survey. According to the report, companies showed a bigger appetite for hiring in HR, finance, sales and marketing, and procurement in 2022. These trends are also set to […]
Demand surges for Philippine staff and contractors
Flexible working practices are becoming normalised across the Philippines, according to recruitment consultancy Robert Walters. This is making the Philippine labour market increasingly attractive to both multinational companies and start-ups operating in the market. “In 2022, international companies looked at de-centralising functions in order to respond to market specific uncertainties,” Robert Walters Philippines director Alejandro […]
Coming up: One-on-one with GrowthOps Asia’s Shakira Pathmarajah
THE HR AGENDA: In the second episode of The HR Agenda, Chief of Staff Asia talked to GrowthOps Asia’s Talent Acquisition Head Shakira Pathmarajah about ways to attract, retain, and nurture top talent and how can organisations empower their leaders to become more effective in handling teams. Catch the interview that will be out tomorrow, […]
The Reading List: HR-focused deep reads for the weekend
THOUGHT LEADERS: Southeast Asia is not immune to the massive layoffs from global tech companies. Now is a good time to re-evaluate the values of one’s company. Here are some related investigations, research and news analysis from around the world, curated by Chief of Staff Asia. Layoffs by Email Show What Employers Really Think of […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia are saying on today’s pressing issues: “Diversity comes in as a strategy. It is a strategy because it’s just common sense that you should not ignore the recruitment of 50% of the population,” — Jacqueline Yew, HR director, operations & technology, Goodyear Asia Pacific Region Yew […]
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 […]
The Reading List: HR-focused deep reads for the weekend
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. Why pointing fingers is unhelpful | The Economist Blame culture is prevalent in the workplace. Pointing fingers is a fast and easy […]
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 […]
Employees seek out more direct training opportunities
Lack of skilled talent is one of the key hiring challenges faced by Malaysian employers, but one driver of that may be a lack of training opportunities for those already in employment. Around 85% of Malaysians believe that employers should offer learning and development training programmes to meet wider industry demand. However, there is a […]
