WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “AI is ushering in a new world of work, and the technology is already reshaping jobs, businesses, and industries.” – Feon Ang, Vice President, LinkedIn […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Marriott International, D&V Philippines and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Apichat Kumpun HR Services and Market Talent Acquisition Manager Marriott International Thailand Kumpun promotes quality improvement and labour productivity initiatives, understanding of the value of achieving Marriott International goals, and aligning training, talent development, and quality improvement […]
Research Paper: HR challenges in Philippines
With the growing popularity of remote-working options blurring the geographic boundaries, Philippines HR managers are confronting a multitude of challenges. However, the core of the issue is the age-old problem of any organisation – Employee satisfaction and retention. In the rapidly evolving landscape, organisations have to grow and expand, adding more complexity for HR leaders. […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “Retention means you already have your great talent.” – Dian Wanni Country HR Lead, HP Indonesia In an interview, Wanni explained how HP is addressing […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at PT Pernod Ricard, FMC Switzerland and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Ferdy Karler HR Manager PT Pernod Ricard Indonesia Karler started in HR Development Center of Excellence, focusing on Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning Development. He previously worked at PT Bahana Genta Viktory as an HR Manager. […]
Smartfren Telecom strategy to redefine job roles and functions took toll
Smartfren Telecom, a prominent telecommunications company in Indonesia, has undertaken several strategic initiatives, benchmarking, and performance improvements for the company. This includes redefinition of job roles and functions to enhance competitiveness. Gisela Lesmana, Director of Investor Relations & Media at Smartfren, said it aligns with industry trends that demand constant transformation to support business sustainability. […]
Singapore to raise wages and hire more workers, survey
Singapore companies are planning to raise wages and hire more workers in the next 12 months, despite a lack of optimism about economic prospects. This is according to a survey by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), which found that 67% of respondents plan to increase wages, with an average rise of 6%. The survey also […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Shopee and JLG Services
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Jonathan Zaron Kwok Compensation and Benefits Regional Shopee and SeaMoney Commercial and Tech Singapore Kwok is an experienced HR professional with extensive expertise in C&B, HR management, and business partnering. His proven ability to leverage data and […]
HR Champions: Jennifer Cho on local talent with global perspective
Title: Vice-president of Island Southeast Asia, Medtronic Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Southeast Asia, South Asia, Saipan, and Guam Industry: Medical equipment manufacturing Employees: 700 (Southeast Asia only) Employee engagement and team development are pillars of Jennifer Cho’s leadership style. She recognises the role that she and HR play in motivating employees and providing them […]
HR Champions: Ng Wee Wei on the power of adequate rest
Title: Senior Managing Director/Market Unit Lead Organisation: Accenture Southeast Asia Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Global Industry: Business consulting and services Employees: 738,000 In a blog on how digitalisation will drive work-life convergence, Ng Wee Wei expressed the importance of creating a safe environment that is inclusive and diverse so that employees can feel it […]
