WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “Overseeing remote employees requires a shift in focus away from compensation. Aligning leadership styles with company work protocols becomes paramount.” – Tsubasa Nakazawa, Managing Director, […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “The lives of HR professionals are changing as well, with AI helping improve efficiency in operations and processes.” – Jayant Paleti, Co-Founder, Darwinbox In his […]
Multinationals turn to Asia for innovation
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) study was conducted between May and June 2023, and involved 83 executives from 50 multinational companies across various industries. The results showed that although 84% of executives agree that innovation is critical for business growth in Asia, only 6% are satisfied with the outcome. “The role of Asia […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “If we’ve learned anything in the last generation or two about management, it is that empowering employees really works, partly because they care more about […]
Five ways Compensation and Benefits practice is changing with wider use of technology
In the dynamic landscape of HR in Southeast Asia, the rapid integration of technology has ushered in transformative shifts, particularly within the realm of compensation and benefits. As organisations embrace the digital era, traditional approaches to rewarding and engaging employees are evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this Chief of Staff Five, we delve into […]
Seizing “the moment that matters” with Sony Music Entertainment
Wendy Weehuizen, Vice President of People Experience at Sony Music Entertainment in Asia and the Middle East, says her career in people management has stemmed from a passion for systems thinking and belief in building connections to spark “innate joy”. Working with senior stakeholders and diverse teams toward common goals “energises” her, she tells Chief […]
The First Word: Beyond the buzz: Unlocking the potential of AI in HR
It’s here. It’s palpable. It’s evolving rapidly. Artificial intelligence is no longer something we’re looking at in the future; it is already touching our lives and transforming the way we work. Generative AI has brought the technology a lot closer to us, enabling people to see up-close the power of AI with AI-driven tools doing […]
Human8 launches employee AI prompt school and personal research assistant
Chief Platform Officer Annelies Verhaeghe stated that the agency has always embraced technology and innovation. However, before diving into AI, they addressed data privacy concerns. According to Maz Amirahmadi, Managing Director, APAC, in the Asia Pacific, AI adoption has surged in 2023 across various industries, driven by the desire to improve employee productivity. It enables […]
Inspiring positive change at Sony Music Entertainment
Producing engaging music that crosses borders may look simple, especially with the innate ‘viral’ culture of online media platforms. However, Sony Media Entertainment not only pursues the commercial success of its business; it also actively participates in addressing global issues. Wendy Weehuizen, Vice President for People Experience in Asia and the Middle East, for example, […]
Seeking harmony at Sony Music Entertainment
Music is known as the universal language that penetrates and enriches the soul – the lifeblood for poets, lyricists, audiophiles, and the everyday folk who turn to it for comfort. Professionals in the commercial music industry know this well. That is why Sony Music Entertainment takes pride in having a People Experience expert on board […]
