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 […]
HR Champions: Hendra Gunawan on communication, belonging, and crisis mitigation
Title: CEO Organisation: United Overseas Bank (UOB) Indonesia Office headquarters: Indonesia Company operations: Global Industry: Banking Employees: 3,200 (provided by the company) UOB Indonesia’s HR team and other staff can testify to how Hendra Gunawan prioritises employee wellbeing and development. He values clear and open communication with employees regardless of seniority or role, so a […]
HR Champions: Wong Sze Keed on taking care of staff
Title: CEO Organisation: AIA Singapore Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Asia Pacific Industry: Insurance Employees: 1,001-5,000 Coming in as CEO at the height of the pandemic, Wong Sze Keed immediately built on the holistic wellness of her people. The difficult period simply deepened her recognition that, “if they are well taken care of, they can […]
HR Champions: Mharicar Castillo-Reyes’ people-centric leadership
Title: CEO Organisation: Asticom Group of Companies Office headquarters: Philippines Company operations: Philippines and USA Industry: Shared services and outsourcing Employees: 5,000+ When Covid-19 hit the Philippines with a lockdown announcement, Asticom went into a remote setup within 72 hours. Work-from-home essentials were provided to employees, and the leadership team, with Castillo-Reyes at the helm, […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Work space and environment
The physical environment of an employee has just as much impact on engagement and productivity as company culture. It also contributes directly to wellbeing, their ability to focus and accomplish tasks, collaborative efforts, and even sense of openness and belonging. This category of the HR Ecosystem Awards aims to unveil HR service providers, platforms, and […]
HR Champions: Arthur Kiong looks to social impact and values
Title: CEO Organisation: Far East Hospitality Management Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany Industry: Hospitality Employees: 3,000 Like many in the hospitality industry during Covid-19, Arthur Kiong battled with the idea of opening up Far East Hospitality Management’s establishments as quarantine facilities. He shared with Salt&Light that he […]
Singapore launches iOWNWSH tool for Enhanced Workplace Safety Evaluation
iOWNWSH tool assists businesses in assessing their current levels of workplace safety and health, contributing to improved overall working conditions. According to Senior Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad, the tool is administered via an online survey that employers can facilitate. After generating a personalised company report using the iOwnWSH assessment, businesses can pinpoint […]
The “Deloitte Experience:” flexible work defined by empowerment, trust, and inclusivity
“We expect that we will attract the best talent and that our people will be happier at work and will stay with us for longer. On the business front, this will translate to better productivity – we believe that a more inspired workforce will produce more innovative ideas.” Deloitte Singapore is Chief of Staff Asia’s […]
Kredivo Group: fostering collaboration, innovation, and fun
Kredivo Group has earned the esteemed Best Workplace Culture and Environment award in HR Stars Awards 2023, showcasing not only its fintech excellence but also its exceptional workplace culture. At the core of Kredivo’s success lies a vibrant culture of collaboration, innovation, and fun. Employees, known as KrediKrew, are empowered to shape their own Kredivo […]
Indonesia bank weathers pandemic through employee- and community-centred response
Among entries for the HR Stars Awards 2023, it was the Covid management strategies of UOB Indonesia that garnered the top spot. The bank had the Business Continuity Management Task Force (BCMTF) at its core, which was established at the very beginning of the pandemic in 2020. The bank’s operational commitment as well as staff […]
