Boosting talent attraction and development at Marriott
The pandemic taught people and businesses resilience and agility. The hotel and tourism industry magnifies this lesson, especially across its many HR departments. Chief of Staff Asia explored these learnings in an exclusive interview with Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer of Marriott International (Asia-Pacific). He firmly believes that resilience and agility are the keys to […]
The First Word: In defence of HR’s right-sizing responsibility
Business media has changed a lot over the past decade, but one thing continues to be a common trait across generations, and regional borders. That’s the idea that retrenching staff and reducing headcount can be a traitorous move for an organisation of any significant size. Retrenchment exercises are, often quite rightly, delivered as grave news, […]
The First Word: How Singapore can close the cybersecurity gap
Singapore has long been a gateway for tech companies looking to expand operations into Southeast Asia and has a growing reputation of being the ‘Silicon Valley of Asia’. The city-state is also home to a thriving tech-enabled startup ecosystem and is strongly positioned as one of the world’s most advanced digital economies. However, according to […]
Five strategies for boosting remote team communication and collaboration
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: Remote work has become a staple in the modern workplace, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Ensuring effective communication and collaboration among remote team members is crucial to maintaining productivity and team cohesion. Here are five strategies to help remote teams communicate and collaborate more effectively. 1. Establish […]
Five proactive approaches to deescalating workplace conflicts
Workplace conflicts are inevitable, but they don’t always have to escalate into major issues. By identifying and addressing conflicts proactively, organisations can foster a harmonious work environment and maintain high levels of productivity. Here are five proactive approaches that can help you tackle workplace conflicts head-on, preventing them from snowballing into bigger problems. Keep in […]
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Siu: Landor & Fitch’s employee branding shines at its best
“I think people are your brand. If people enjoy working for you, they naturally become your brand ambassadors. Your staff (members) are your working brand. If the brand experience is positive, they will embrace, walk, and talk the brand.” – Janice Siu, Landor & Fitch managing director for APAC Growth In this exclusive interview […]
Janice Siu names prevailing HR trends at Landor & Fitch
Chief of Staff Asia continued the discussion with Janice Siu, Landor & Fitch’s managing director for Asia-Pacific growth. Now, she talked about HR trends in 2023. COS Asia: What HR trends in 2023 will impact your company the most? Siu: The first trend would be leadership development. We are in a Creative Industry. People are […]
Janice Siu creatively leads Landor & Fitch Asia-Pacific
Advertising and brand agency Landor & Fitch believes Southeast Asia has been a promising growth market, especially in Singapore. The agency designed Microsoft’s immersive high-tech Asia Pacific base in the country. It also launched the design of the first 5G-powered, 24/7 unstaffed store for the major telco group Singtel. These milestones became possible with its […]
The First Word: Why intelligent hybrid workplaces should be a strategic priority
Jacques Bertrand, Executive Vice President for Crestron Electronics in Asia, says it’s not a matter of if hybrid working is the way forward for organisations, but how best to go about creating a hybrid culture with the most effective technological infrastructure. The pandemic may seem like a lingering memory today, but it has been a […]
