Research Preview: Navigating remote, hybrid work boundaries in Southeast Asia
Jobseeker preferences and current opportunities show that remote or hybrid work is here to stay in Southeast Asia. However, is it truly feasible and beneficial to the region? Southeast Asian countries are known for strong filial ties and intergenerational support. Separating work and personal life is already challenging as it is—what happens when a high-sociability […]
HR Tech Update: Managing from across borders with global HR management suites
Many businesses operate on a large scale, with hundreds or even thousands of employees for HR to manage. In an ever-more interconnected business landscape, many companies also manage their human resources across multiple locations, regions, time zones and even languages. Effective management of a workforce spread across the globe is more critical than ever before. […]
LinkedIn launches AI tools for future of work
LinkedIn today announced the launch of new generative AI tools in Recruiter and Learning Hub to help organisations prepare for the future of work. These tools are designed to help HR teams focus on more strategic work, such as building relationships with candidates and fostering a strong company culture. The new AI-assisted recruiting tools can […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Marriott International, D&V Philippines and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Apichat Kumpun HR Services and Market Talent Acquisition Manager Marriott International Thailand Kumpun promotes quality improvement and labour productivity initiatives, understanding of the value of achieving Marriott International goals, and aligning training, talent development, and quality improvement […]
HR Tech Update: Filling the skills gap with technology-powered solutions
What is the skills gap? It’s apparent that technology-enabled applications and devices have made a huge positive impact in HR, but tech is also responsible for widening the skills gap. According to a 2020 McKinsey report, 44% of the respondents globally surveyed reported their organisations will face skills gaps in the next five years. HR […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at PT Pernod Ricard, FMC Switzerland and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Ferdy Karler HR Manager PT Pernod Ricard Indonesia Karler started in HR Development Center of Excellence, focusing on Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning Development. He previously worked at PT Bahana Genta Viktory as an HR Manager. […]
Smartfren Telecom strategy to redefine job roles and functions took toll
Smartfren Telecom, a prominent telecommunications company in Indonesia, has undertaken several strategic initiatives, benchmarking, and performance improvements for the company. This includes redefinition of job roles and functions to enhance competitiveness. Gisela Lesmana, Director of Investor Relations & Media at Smartfren, said it aligns with industry trends that demand constant transformation to support business sustainability. […]
Background checks now standard in job hiring
Background checks are now a standard procedure in the recruitment process for many companies. These checks help to verify the accuracy of information provided by applicants and ensure that they are the right fit for the organization’s culture and values. “Companies can entrust the background check process to experienced third-party consultancy services,” said Sawitri Hertoto, […]
HR Champions: Rudolf Tjandra’s positive outlook carries employee morale
Title: CEO, PT. Sasa Inti Office Headquarters: Indonesia Company Operations: Global (Exports) Industry: Manufacturing Employees: 1,001-5,000 Rudolf Tjandra sought firstly to maintain employee morale during covid-19, which struck two years after he stepped in as CEO. In addition to implementing remote work, Sasa provided masks, vitamins, and even ginger water to employees in order to […]
HR Tech Update: Building an ideal HR tech stack
HR departments can use tech stacks to more strategically manage, oversee, and fill their roles in a company. Tech stacks make the most of HR software, integrating with more traditional people-management methods. What is a tech stack? What does a stack of technology actually mean when it comes to HR? It’s not literal layers of […]
