The First Word: Winning in talent acquisition in a highly competitive job marketplace
THE FIRST WORD: Huong Nguyen, head of employer branding for APAC at Luxoft, talks about the key to attracting the best and brightest talent in Asia-Pacific. The global workplace dynamic has undergone a whirlwind of change in recent years. Post-pandemic, employees from entry-level to the C-suite have been leaving their jobs in droves to look […]
Lim-Loges & Masters: Three tips to create a workplace revival
HR consulting specialist firm Lim-Loges & Masters, in its latest whitepaper, has noted the importance of the Asia-Pacific region in the ongoing workplace revolution. “Asia is at the forefront of a workplace revolution, with technological advancement, an evolving workforce, and changing social norms transforming the business model and how we work. Companies must stay ahead of the curve by understanding these trends and their potential impact,” Lim-Loges & Masters said in its paper. Citing data from Statista, it noted that 66% of workers in […]
The Reading List: HR-focused deep reads for the weekend
It’s almost the weekend! Here are some key investigations, research and news analysis from around the world, curated by Chief of Staff Asia to help with your HR fix during your time off. Why pointing fingers is unhelpful | The Economist Blame culture is prevalent in the workplace. Pointing fingers is a fast and easy […]
Five reasons why remote work is here to stay
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: The rise of remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been received positively by many organisations worldwide. Several studies show a significant increase in employee productivity and satisfaction in remote work setups, helping both staff and companies hit their targets. Nearly three years since the pandemic first struck, and even […]
Getting to know: Kaspersky’s Anastasia Shamgunova
Name: Anastasia Shamgunova Job Title: HR Director APAC, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa Company: Kaspersky Years in the role: Seven Location: Singapore Family status: Married, no kids Academic background: Ph.D. degree Corporate background: International certified coach Favourite authors: Aldous Huxley, Yuval Noah Harari, and Nassim Nicholas Taleb Leadership philosophy: Never take anything for granted. You […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at GEODIS, DDB and more
HR APPOINTMENTS: Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. June Koh HR Director, GEODIS June Koh has been appointed human resources director for logistics firm GEODIS’ newly created Asia Pacific and Middle East region. She will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions in the […]
Kaspersky’s HR leader puts prime on balance and humility
In this last part of our interview with Anastasia Shamgunova, Kaspersky’s HR Director (APAC, Japan, the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa), we asked her why she decided to head the people department of a cybersecurity company. “It is different from other industries. I didn’t realise that before I joined. I find it exciting,” Shamgunova enthuses. […]
The First Word: Is employer branding key to talent retention?
Andy Curlewis, managing director for brand, digital and communications for Cielo, explains what makes a good employer brand and how to enhance yours. The workplace as we knew it, has perhaps transformed forever. The blurring lines separating work and personal life, normalisation of remote and hybrid work, emergence of the gig economy and the constantly […]
Happy Lunar New Year from the team at Chief of Staff Asia
HOLIDAYS: Here at Chief of Staff Asia, we would like to wish all our readers a a prosperous Lunar New Year! Whether you are an HR Generalist in Singapore, a learning leader in Bangkok, a business partner in Manila, or anything. anywhere between, may the year of the Rabbit be filled with good health, fortune […]
Is HR facing a back-to-the-office problem?
COMMENTARY: Paul Howell, Managing Director of Chief of Staff Asia warns that getting staff back to the office and pre-Covid-19 levels of productivity may still be a challenge in 2023. Almost three years on now, and even with most travel and distancing requirements shelved, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to reverberate throughout the economies of Southeast […]
