Muhamad Yasir: ‘Leading with strategic vision and innovation’
Muhamad Yasir is a Certified HR Management Professional with over a decade of experience working across diverse industries. Currently serving as the Head of People at Brick, an open finance startup in Southeast Asia, Yasir leads all aspects of talent management, employee engagement, and daily people operations. His strategic approach and commitment to fostering an […]
The power of legal knowledge in HR leadership
In today’s evolving business landscape, HR leaders are increasingly tasked with navigating complex challenges across diverse industries. Achmad Ziki Rahmad Hidayat stands out for his unique combination of legal expertise and strategic communication. Adapting HR Strategies Across Industries Achmad’s extensive experience spans several sectors, from Coal Mining Services and Palm Oil Plantations to Manufacturing and […]
A changemaker with a vision: David Syamtar’s HR journey
David Syamtar brings over 11 years of HR expertise across consulting, retail, insurance, and manufacturing. With advanced degrees in HR and certifications like CMHR and CHRP, he excels in HR transformation, talent management, and aligning HR strategies with business growth. Currently pursuing his doctorate in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship at Prasetiya Mulya University, David’s passion […]
Shaping the future of HR with passion and purpose
Kevin Chua, the Chief Human Resources Officer at United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA), is a distinguished figure in the HR world. His career is a testament to his dedication and passion for developing people, which has been evident throughout his impressive journey in Human Resources. Driving People-Centric Change at UWCSEA Kevin’s career began […]
Redefining successful leadership by example
Sonia McDonald’s impressive career spans over 25 years of leading, coaching, and inspiring others. As the CEO and founder of LeadershipHQ and The Leadership Collective, Sonia has dedicated her professional life to cultivating leaders who excel in business while embodying courage and kindness. Her journey, from various HR roles to becoming a renowned global leadership […]
Transforming leadership, building ‘human-centred workplaces’
With over 20 years of experience in consulting, leadership development and teaching, Nitin Goil has become a strong advocate for creating more human-centred workplaces.Having worked in the United States, India, and Singapore, Nitin’s career spans continents, industries, and diverse perspectives. Currently, as a Senior Advisor with the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI) in Asia Pacific and founder […]
A journey from chance to passion in HR
After nearly three decades of experience in HR, K. Thivenathan, or ‘Thivi’ often says that he “stumbled into HR”. What began as a career shaped by chance soon developed into a passion for engaging employees and driving business success. Thivi’s career journey started at Epson. Along the way, he has held long-term roles at Honeywell, […]
The First Word: Unlocking the recruitment puzzle between job seekers and recruiters
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School’s Associate Professor Dai Xianchi, along with Assistant Professor Si Kao from the University of Macau, published a research paper entitled “The fundamental recruitment error: Candidate-recruiter discrepancy in their relative valuation of innate talent vs. hard work”, which reveals systematic differences in perspectives on talent and diligence […]
The First Word: Gen Z’s skill-first mindset for hiring and keeping talent
By 2025, Gen Z is expected to constitute a quarter of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) population, marking a significant shift in the global workforce dynamic. As this generation rises to prominence in the professional world, understanding their motivations, work habits, and underlying drivers becomes more critical than ever. Our recent data indicates that the economic uncertainty […]
The First Word: Volatility drives tech workers to interim jobs
Within the technology employment scene, the sole constant appears to be change itself, with employment patterns shifting rapidly. My role as an executive recruiter specialising in interim roles has given me a front-row seat to this evolution. The move towards project-based or fixed-term work is not just a passing trend; it reflects significant transformations within […]
