Featured List: Most intelligent and effective workplaces in Southeast Asia
The First Word: How can workplaces outsmart the dengue surge
Dengue fever is an endemic in many tropical countries, including those in Southeast Asia. The region has seen a resurgence of the disease in recent years. Singapore reported over 5500 cases and seven fatalities within the first four months of 2024 alone. Indonesia saw nearly 18000 cases in January 2024, prompting alerts in regions like […]
The First Word: Safeguarding your employees abroad
In today’s increasingly globalised economy, the movement of employees across international borders is more frequent, presenting numerous opportunities with heightened security risks. As employees travel through regions with diverse geopolitical climates and varying safety standards, multinational corporations face a critical challenge — ensuring the safety of their workforce in a world where threat levels are […]
The First Word: Designing workplace experience for a dynamic workforce
The iconic workplace culture of the early 2000s has crumbled in the face of a global pandemic, largely impacting the concept of the physical office space. The transformation from the traditional workplace to hybrid and remote working models is not just a fleeting trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how a new generation of employees […]
Case in Point: How Carlsberg Malaysia infuses DEI into company culture
In the depths of the pandemic, Carlsberg Malaysia recognised just how crucial it was to operate with a diverse workforce. Thus, Managing Director Stefano Clini aimed to revive the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy and embody this at the top of all employees’ minds. In 2023, the company launched “Welcome YOU,” signifying a […]
HR Tech Update: Navigating the waves of ‘technostress’ and digital fatigue
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the advent of remote work has brought about unprecedented convenience and flexibility. However, lurking beneath the surface of this technological revolution is a silent but pervasive enemy: technostress. What is technostress? As we find ourselves tethered to screens, navigating the digital realm for work and social interaction, […]
HR Tech Update: Empowering workers with disabilities through accommodations-focused HR tech
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, the call for inclusivity and diversity in the workplace has never been stronger. During the pandemic, many workplaces went entirely remote, or into a hybrid work model, which provided increased accessibility to workers with disabilities. These more flexible work environments have allowed a record number of persons with disabilities to […]
Singapore requires hourly breaks for outdoor employees
From October 25, 2023, employers in Singapore are required to provide outdoor employees with hourly breaks of at least five minutes when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) reaches 32 degrees Celsius or higher. The new measure is aimed at reducing the risks of heat stress on outdoor workers, who are more exposed to heat […]
Manufacturing sector employers urged to improve workplace safety and health
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) urged employers in the manufacturing sector to take steps to improve workplace safety and health, such as by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing appropriate safety measures. Workers should also be properly trained on safety procedures. The manufacturing sector saw the highest number of workplace fatalities and major injuries in […]
Social enterprise partnerships are an opportunity for greater DEI outcomes
Partnering with social enterprises geared towards diversity in employment can help organisations boost corporate excellence, social responsibility, and empowerment of underserved communities. This is one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia is now available for subscriber download […]
