HR Ecosystem Awards: L&D, diversity champion Binesh Menon joins judges’ panel
Joining the panel for the HR Ecosystem Awards will be Binesh Menon, who brings over two decades of experience in training, learning and development (L&D), and organisational leadership. The HREA will be a culmination of the best consultancies, solutions, and service providers for HR in Southeast Asia. Menon joins Gayatheri Silvakumar and Louise Pender on […]
HR Tech Update: Unlocking the diverse benefits of adding employee communication technology
Modern businesses are evolving to meet the more specific needs of their workforces. Employee communication technology has emerged as a game-changer for HR departments searching for tools that will facilitate seamless interactions between employees, relevant external parties (such as vendors), and HR. With HR’s own role transforming from supporting to becoming a strategic partner in […]
Social enterprise partnerships are an opportunity for greater DEI outcomes
Partnering with social enterprises geared towards diversity in employment can help organisations boost corporate excellence, social responsibility, and empowerment of underserved communities. This is one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia is now available for subscriber download […]
Studies find employees value hybrid autonomy over fully remote working
Employees today value greater autonomy over their work and schedule, compared with the idea of working at home permanently. This is one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia is available now for subscriber download here. This year, […]
The First Word: Encouraging youth to pursue cybersecurity career is key to securing Singapore’s digital future
As Singapore makes progress on its Smart Nation journey, harnessing technology to transform how people live and work is crucial. To do this, the government is planning to improve digital literacy and making technology accessible to everyone. Plans are in place to digitise Singapore’s industries and businesses, especially the infocomm media industry. In this digital […]
The Week Ahead: Cybersecurity, navigating remote work arrangements and more
Uncover invaluable insights, stay ahead of industry shifts, and anticipate the week’s most significant HR news. Join us as we dive into the future of HR, one scoop at a time. — Serene Yeo of Ensign InfoSecurity explains how cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of this digital evolution and encourages the youth to choose a […]
Retaining Top Talent: 5 HR Retention Strategies in Southeast Asia
In today’s competitive job market, retaining top talent is a challenge that organizations in Southeast Asia must address. Talent retention not only ensures a stable and skilled workforce but also saves the time and resources spent on recruitment and training. To keep your best employees engaged and committed, Human Resources (HR) departments in Southeast Asia […]
Task-based, results-driven remote work is ideal for Southeast Asian households
Remote employers ought to consider the impact of Southeast Asian household cultures in measuring performance and productivity among their employees. This is one of several insights from in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia, available now, is now available for subscriber […]
HR Tech Update: Cultural integration and digital collaboration platforms: building stronger remote teams
Connection and collaboration is crucial for teams made up of people from multiple cultures, backgrounds, and generations in today’s digital era. This is especially true in Southeast Asia, where the workplace is of great importance for socialising among employees. HR can use multiple platforms to sustain this need for connectivity, taking into consideration that remote […]
Remote work is boosting economic opportunities in Southeast Asia
Four years after the onset of Covid-19, opportunities for remote or hybrid work remain widespread. As well as providing flexibility for employees, these arrangements also pave the way for workers to ‘cushion’ their financial wellbeing in the face of economic uncertainty. This is because remote or hybrid setups make it easier for people to work […]
