Workers clamp up on mental health for fear of discrimination
Sixty-two percent of Singaporeans are afraid to speak to their superiors about mental health for fear of being discriminated against, a survey has found. The Mental Health At The Workplace study, conducted by local social enterprise Calm Collective Asia, found that Singaporean employees were uncomfortable talking to their supervisors, managers, or other relevant staff about […]
DDB Philippines combats attrition
Chief of Staff Asia continues the second part of its conversation with the people chief who spoke openly on the state of DEI in the Philippines. In a high-output fast-paced environment, we asked how they cope with the loss of manpower, albeit small. She said the company hires 60 people a year, usually fresh graduates. […]
Inflation causing retention headaches for Singapore businesses
A new survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters has found that over 78% of employees in Singapore would consider changing jobs if their pay was not rising as quickly as the inflation rate. The survey asked over 300 candidates and 105 companies in Singapore regarding their main expectations about salaries, career changes and staff retention […]
Filipino workforce must be future-proof, govt told
The Philippine Business Conference (PBC) recently submitted a 10-point resolution plan to the national government, highlighting the need for the current administration to future-proof the Filipino workforce. Held on October 19, this year’s PBC & Expo was the first face-to-face annual business gathering in the Philippines post-pandemic. With the looming economic challenges brought about […]
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 […]
Five factors to consider when promoting staff to higher roles
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: The importance of promoting employees can’t be stressed enough. Aside from showing appreciation for their work, promotions also boost employee morale even beyond the individual concerned. This in turn enhances a team’s productivity and ultimately, the company’s performance. Promoting employees, rather than hiring an outsider, also helps keep the attrition rate […]
Striving to keep the “human” within digital HR
Telecommunications infrastructure services company Edotco believes in the power of combining the capabilities of humans and machines to develop superior customer experiences and relationships, more productive operations, and dramatically increased rates of innovation. In an exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, Edotco Chief People Officer Ramon Chelvarajasingam talked about keeping “the human touch” within […]
Viatris: Empowering a diverse workforce through collaboration
Bote, a veteran in the pharmaceutical industry for more than 25 years, emphasised that Viatris is a “work in progress that still reflects some of the legacy groups’ systems.’’ The company remains anchored on its standing as an employer, being a part of Forbes‘ list of best employers in 2021, Fortune’s Change the World list […]
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 […]
