Five creative approaches to building a more engaged workforce
In the dynamic and rapidly changing business environment of Southeast Asia, HR professionals face the challenge of fostering a highly engaged, office-based workforce. Employee engagement is crucial for productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. A disengaged workforce can lead to high turnover rates, decreased productivity, and a negative workplace culture. On the other hand, an engaged […]
The First Word: Leadership blindspot in reskilling due to age bias
Singapore’s workplace culture is undergoing a significant shift, set against the backdrop of a globally fragile economic outlook. Locally, the pressing issue of talent shortage looms large, with 83% of companies reporting challenges in securing needed workforce. The government’s solution to this is straightforward — to reskill local talents. These initiatives not only help workers adapt […]
Case in Point: How MindChamps teaches, immerses newcomers in company culture
When MindChamps recognised the importance of building strong leadership within their staff from the get-go, the company launched an alignment programme to immerse new employees or “MindChampions” into the culture, history, and philosophy of what the company stands for. Mindchamps Way Culture Training incorporates the 3-Minds (Champion, Leaning and Creative Minds), an integral part of […]
Case in Point: How Globe Telecom utilises employee training for societal gender inclusivity
As Globe Telecom sought to intensify their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy Commitment, the company joined forces with nonprofit Metro Manila Pride to further engage its employees in developing a greater understanding for gender diversity and deeper respect for all gender identities. The Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression (SOGIE) 101/Sensitivity Training is […]
The First Word: Navigating the upskilling wave: Meeting the demands of Singapore’s workforce
In the dynamic landscape of Singapore’s workforce, the demand for upskilling is becoming increasingly evident. Despite this, there remains a stark disconnect between the aspirations of employees to enhance their skills and the actual provision of training opportunities by employers. Ben Chew, Founder of Talentvis and Talentvis Academy, sheds light on this pressing issue and […]
Case in Point: How UOB gears up its workforce for success in the digital age
When the United Overseas Bank (UOB) realised digital transformation’s impact on job roles and skill demands, the company created an L&D programme designed to future-proof the workforce with an initial SGD3 million investment for the first three (3) years. Dubbed “Better U,” the programme features a 12-week foundation course accomplished through modules spanning five (5) […]
The First Word: Technology’s role in transforming jobs and supercharging careers
In an era marked by swift technological progress which are often seen as the disruptors to jobs, it’s time to shift our perspective. As the job landscape undergoes transformation, many individuals find themselves standing at a crossroads in the evolving workforce. Instead of fearing obsolescence, people are embracing the new era of technology-enabled learning and […]
Formal MICE education can help HR leaders, event organisers stay agile
Given the rapidly changing business landscape and colourful demography of Southeast Asia, it is necessary for HR to stay agile if teams want to maximise staff events for organisational growth. A key strategy for this is to acquire formal MICE education. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia […]
The First Word: Leveraging AI for people-centric recruitment and continuous learning
We’re seeing competition for talent with AI-related skills heating up, as business leaders anticipate that Generative AI will revolutionise industries and redefine jobs. Our recent Global Talent Trends Report shows that job posts mentioning AI grew by 1.1x in Australia, 2.5x in India, 1.9x in Japan and 2.4x in Southeast Asia over the last two […]
Research Preview: Expanding domains in modern MICE and staff events
Staff events and professional gatherings were heavily affected by the pandemic. Months after the declared end of the Covid-19 crisis, what are organisations in Southeast Asia doing and what should they expect? The popularity of virtual events has certainly remained, a lasting effect of the innovations and adaptations that sprouted over the past few years. […]
