WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Gain insights from esteemed HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia as they share their valuable perspectives on current pressing issues. “We urge leaders to not be blindsided by the need to transform their businesses radically. Focus on prioritizing employees and provide the necessary support. With more partnerships forged between employers and employees, companies will […]
Slack launches canvas for streamlined knowledge sharing
Slack is rolling out a new feature, Slack canvas, enabling teams to create, organise, and share crucial information within the platform. Canvas enhances real-time collaboration in channels by providing a centralised space for organising and sharing various types of information, from text and files to apps and rich media. Canvases are searchable and support knowledge […]
The First Word: How Singapore businesses can improve gender workplace experiences
THE FIRST WORD: When we talk about making the workplace a fair and equitable experience for all, the conversation is almost always skewed towards a gender pay gap. New data has reinforced the point that there is a significantly wider discussion at hand; pay and compensation are part of a much larger gender experience gap […]
HR Stars Awards: Best Training Interventions
Continuous learning and upskilling have always been essential for employees to stay competitive, but the need has been even further amplified by the rapidly-changing business landscape that we find ourselves in today. With this in mind, the Best Training Interventions Award, part of the inaugural HR Stars Awards in 2023, recognises organisations that have implemented […]
HR Stars Awards: First part of the judging panel revealed
Nominations for the inaugural HR Stars Awards are now open, and Chief of Staff Asia is excited to announce the first three judges for this year’s presentation. The panel includes Sonia McDonald, Nitin Goil, and Paul Howell, all of whom are well-known and highly regarded in the HR profession and industry. Sonia McDonald, CEO and […]
Filippo Arnaboldi: Marketing himself to the top
Filippo Arnaboldi, global CEO of the fine linen bedding brand Frette, landed his high-end career with simple beginnings in product marketing. The Italian native started in residential and commercial properties as a real estate broker in Milan. He also did account management roles at J. Walter Thomspon in Milan, then Einson Freeman in New Jersey, […]
HR Tech Update: How personalisation transforms employee experience
As 2023 unfolds, HR professionals can expect a surge in personalised employee experience opportunities, driven by advancements in HR technology. The Top Employers Institute World of Work Trends Report 2023 has identified a shift towards a more “person-centric” approach in employee development, leadership, and workplace culture. The study, which surveyed over 2,000 global participants, highlights […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia have to say on today’s pressing issues: “Encourage employees to bring their authentic selves to work, and create opportunities for individual expression and connection around issues they care about” – Derric Lee, Vice President and General Manager, Illumina Singapore Operations. Illumina Singapore was recently among the […]
HR Stars Awards: How to nominate, and win
As anticipation for this year’s HR Stars Awards intensifies, many have been inquiring about the intricacies of the nomination and judging process. In response, we have decided to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the entire process, ensuring that potential nominees are well-informed before they make their submissions. To submit an entry, interested individuals or organisations […]
Southeast Asia governments urged to subsidise digital upskilling
Southeast Asian governments are being called upon to offer generous subsidies for digital upskilling amid rapid economic and technological changes. As digital literacy becomes non-negotiable in the modern workplace, governments and the private sector must work together to build an inclusive ecosystem for workforces across the Southeast Asia region. Countries like Singapore and Malaysia have […]
