Indonesia needs a better way to measure – and improve productivity
How organisations define productivity can vary; some may measure productivity through hours worked, or by number of tasks completed. Bob Aubrey, Founder of the ASEAN Human Development Organisation and Chair of its advisory board summarises why it may be difficult to improve employee productivity: “The problem with the human capital measure is that all measures […]
HR Stars Awards: Community focus underlines HR initiatives at Royal Kings Group
Sirajudeen Bin Syed Mohamed believes in cultivating strong social responsibility and good work-life balance among his employees, going as far as sponsoring yearly gym and club memberships so they can unwind with family on the company budget. This firm commitment, so embedded in how he has been leading the Royal Kings Group, has earned him […]
Indonesia struggles to retain pandemic advances in HR tech adoption
Many Indonesian companies are interested in incorporating digitalisation into their business strategies, including in the HR profession. IT development, automation and other technological adaptations are becoming increasingly vital to Indonesian industrialisation as many of the country’s companies struggle to compete in an expanding global market. The challenge of improving digital infrastructure through technological adaptation of […]
HR Stars Awards announces winners for 2023
The prestigious HR Stars Awards announced its winners on July 10, 2023, recognising outstanding achievements in the field of human resources. Winners from Singapore and Indonesia demonstrated exceptional practices and leadership in various HR categories. The following are the winners of HR Stars Awards 2023: Singapore Employer of Choice DXC Technology Best Workplace Culture and […]
Employee development presenting major challenge for HR leaders in Indonesia
A lack of skilled employees in Indonesia, both in HR and other organisational departments, is making HR functions more difficult and holding back the general economy. Sourcing employees who are experienced, skilled, talented and motivated to continue their professional development is a challenge for many Indonesian companies, who are looking for a workforce that can […]
Skills still holding Indonesia’s workforce back: Chief of Staff research
It might be Southeast Asia’s biggest economic player, but there are still some key issues holding Indonesia back from its ongoing development. Professional skills, particularly in project management, inter-personal communication, and technology and artificial intelligence, are in simultaneously short supply and high demand throughout the country, according to the latest research paper from Chief of […]
Applied HR author stresses importance of trust in workplaces
Describing himself as having “stumbled into HR”, K. Thivenathan, or ‘Thivi’, as he prefers, now has three decades of HR experience under his belt. Through circumstance and chance, he found himself intrigued by the process of engaging employees in order to drive business success, and continued steadily on that path. Since his first job at […]
How Intan Shahru onboards new ‘Allstars’ at AirAsia
Intan Shahira Mohd Shahru, Head of People (Aviation) with Kuala Lumpur-based budget airline AirAsia describes her organisation as“transparent and unbiased”, with an open office design that encourages employees (called ‘Allstars’ internally) to freely approach management without fear of judgement or reprisal. She says the team is resilient, “believes in the unbelievable”, and “dares to dream”. […]
HR professionals meet-up event to bring Singapore’s HR community together
Chief of Staff Asia is set to host an exclusive HR Professionals Meet-Up event aimed at fostering networking opportunities and knowledge sharing within Singapore’s HR community. The event, scheduled to take place at Ameising Bar & Dining on July 6 at 5:00pm-7:30pm, promises an evening of engaging conversations, valuable insights, and the launch of Chief […]
Finalists Unveiled for HR Stars Awards 2023: Employer of Choice
Singapore, June 16, 2023 – We proudly announce the finalists for the highly coveted Employer of Choice category at the esteemed HR Stars Awards. This distinguished recognition celebrates organisations that have excelled in creating exceptional work environments, setting the benchmark for excellence in human resources practices. From a pool of outstanding contenders, the following organisations […]
