The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Tension Is Rising Around Remote Work | Harvard Business Review According to a recent study featured in the Harvard Business Review, employees across various industries have become accustomed to the benefits of remote work, including improved […]
Singapore staff undertaking most unpaid hours in the region
Averaging 8.19 hours weekly, Singapore ranks among APAC’s top for unpaid hours, just trailing India (10.65 hrs) and surpassing China (7.50 hrs) and Australia (7.17 hrs). This revelation emphasizes the need for employer awareness of the global and regional implications of unpaid work. What’s the impact of unpaid overtime on productivity? Yvonne Teo, Vice President […]
46% of global employees prefer shorter work schedule, survey finds
Robert Walters Hong Kong conducted a global survey that helped shed light on the evolving priorities and expectations of the modern workforce. The survey involved thousands of respondents from diverse industries and backgrounds and aimed to gauge employee preferences when given a choice between reduced working hours and investing time in fostering social connections with […]
Microsoft announces global workforce reduction
Microsoft announced its decision to downsize its workforce as part of its strategic restructuring plan. The tech giant has not disclosed specific numbers regarding the extent of the layoffs or the departments most affected. However, sources indicate that the cull is likely to impact a considerable number of employees in various roles. Among the regions […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Infinity Logistics & Transport, New World Development & more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Dr. Loo Leap Han Head of People Infinity Logistics & Transport Malaysia Dr. Loo is a seasoned HR professional with over 22 years of industry experience in manufacturing, infrastructure construction, and healthcare. His expertise spans talent acquisition & […]
Treat staff as customers: SEEK Asia boss
Companies are now reshaping their recruitment processes to prioritise employees and potential employees in the same way they do as customers, according to SEEK Asia’s head of HR. Paul Thomas, Chief People and Culture Officer, emphasises the critical role of the recruitment process in retaining the best talent. “Retaining the best talent starts during the […]
The First Word: Retaining talent in auditing as pressure builds
The audit profession’s talent shortage issue has become more pronounced recently. The number of hired auditors in key roles has not kept up with the growing demand for professional audit services. The number of qualified graduates joining auditing has also dwindled. This article explains how recent high-profile audit partner allegations have affected the audit profession, […]
The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Layoffs are hitting HR and DEI teams at a disproportionately high rate. Here’s why companies need generalists to thrive | Fortune As companies grapple with the implications of the Great Resignation and the subsequent transformation of […]
Deel unveils “Bring the world to work” ad campaign
Deel, an all-in-one HR platform, has launched the “Bring the world to work” ad campaign across out-of-home (OOH) advertising, social media, and paid video ads. The campaign aims to raise awareness amongst businesses and HR decision-makers that Deel is a comprehensive global HR solution. OOH ads will run in 14 major cities, including Singapore, New […]
Getting to know: Eva Wong of CHINT Global
In the previous extracts of the exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, Eva Wong, the Head of HR for Asia-Pacific at CHINT Global, elucidated on the technology-driven start-up culture at CHINT Global, the innovative challenges its employees tackle, and her own transition from a business degree to her passion for HR. Catch some more […]
