Cultural Diversity: 5 HR practices for Southeast Asia
In today’s globalised world, Southeast Asia stands out as a region of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to a myriad of languages, traditions, and perspectives, this vibrant part of the world presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses. To thrive in this dynamic environment, Human Resources (HR) departments must adopt practices that not only embrace diversity […]
Mental health risk rises among employees in Asia
A study has found that a majority of employees in Asia are at risk of developing mental health illnesses, with stress, anxiety, and burnout identified as key drivers of reduced productivity. The Aon TELUS Health Asia Mental Health Index report surveyed 13,000 employees in 12 countries across Asia including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Job Advertising Portal category
Since the advent of digital and information technology, online job portals have been supporting job seekers and recruiters alike. Connections and opportunities have only grown since, especially in light of remote work transforming the workplace. The HR Ecosystem Awards this includes a category for the best Job Advertising Portal in recognition of these platforms’ crucial […]
HR Tech Update: Finding the right roles for non-executive roles through online job portals
Non-PMET (professionals, managers, executives and technicians) positions require fewer skills and qualifications. In the Southeast Asia market they are evolving, and slowly becoming more attractive to jobseekers. Organisations and governments alike are taking notice of how crucial non-PMET roles are, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic affected economies everywhere. In Singapore, for example, the government made […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Diversity and Inclusion services
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is an umbrella area of HR in that it affects a multitude of core functions, from recruitment efforts and onboarding strategies to priority areas for upskilling and attitude development among personnel, whether it is to enrich staff holistically or it directly ties in with organisational goals and values. This category of […]
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. “In today’s workplace, employees now experience multiple, stacked changes that lead to burn out.” – Andy Karr, vice president in the Gartner HR practice In […]
Micromanagement in HR leads to damaging morale and productivity
In a recent study conducted by Accountemps, concerning insights have emerged regarding the prevalence and adverse effects of micromanagement in workplaces. The study surveyed employees across various industries and found that a significant 59% of respondents have experienced micromanagement at some point in their careers. Micromanagement, a management practice characterized by excessive supervision and control […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Work space and environment
The physical environment of an employee has just as much impact on engagement and productivity as company culture. It also contributes directly to wellbeing, their ability to focus and accomplish tasks, collaborative efforts, and even sense of openness and belonging. This category of the HR Ecosystem Awards aims to unveil HR service providers, platforms, and […]
HR Champions: Anthony Tan emphasises humility for effective leadership
Title: CEO, Grab Office Headquarters: Singapore Company Operations: SEA Industry: Software Development Employees: 5,001-10,000 “Who am I as a CEO? How do I serve our Grabbers? How do I serve our customers? How do I serve our governments? How do I serve society?” These are the lead questions behind Anthony Tan’s principle of servant leadership, […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Talent mobility category
One of the most powerful functions of HR, when done efficiently and passionately, is that of HR mobility: helping employees traverse across different roles in a company to help them learn, grow, and adapt better. In the big picture, it spells greater organisational resilience as personnel gain a wider perspective of how they can best […]
