WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week by HR influencers and leaders
Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia and global HR communities have been saying this past week across social media, industry research, and other platforms. “Awards and honors are awesome benchmarks to see where we can improve further, but they are (also) marketing tools that are used to promote our business” — Anna […]
HR Tech Update: Learning tools take a big step forward
HR TECHNOLOGY: Learning and development opportunities within an organisation can be valuable drivers for employee engagement and retention. It’s no wonder then that one of the fastest growth areas within the HR technology space is for learning and development platforms. There have been complaints across the board, from staff themselves to line managers, and everyone […]
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: “If people are not aware or educated about safety, we will have vulnerabilities. We educate our people so they know the threats, and the form they take to try and get in,” – Anastasia Shamgunova, HR director (Asia-Pacific, Japan, […]
Five hiring practices HR professionals must stop doing
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: A company’s hiring process is already a strong indicator of the organisation’s overall work culture. It gives applicants or potential talents a glimpse into the company’s management style, efficiency, and treatment of employees. As talent shortages grapple businesses around the world, it is as important for employers to make a good […]
HR Tech Update: The insights behind HR Management Systems
There is a lot of technology out there for the HR professional, with an array of platforms and software to choose from. One of the must-haves when it comes to HR tech is a Human Resources Management System, or HRMS for short. This can be a lifesaver for the busy HR professional, helping manage and […]
Employees in Southeast Asia have the fewest paid days off
The Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have the fewest overall number of paid vacation days, of between 17 and 19 days per year. This is based on an analysis by Resume.io, which looked into the laws covering annual statutory paid leave and paid public holidays in 197 economies. The Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia also […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia have to say on today’s pressing issues: “It is a competitive world out there. Constant interaction with external stakeholders and partners requires being strong-footed internally.” — Andrew Tan, group managing director, Silverlake Axis In an exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, Tan talked […]
The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
It is almost the weekend. Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to help with your HR fix. The Debate Swirling Inside HR Departments: How to Lay Off Workers The Wall Street Journal There comes a time in every HR professional’s life where we have to make the difficult decision […]
SEA employees comfortable talking about mental health
Three in five employees in Southeast Asia are comfortable with talking to their higher ups about their mental health and wellness, a survey found. According to the Mental Health At The Workplace study conducted by Calm Collective Asia and Milieu Insight, 62% of Southeast Asian employees are comfortable with sharing with their supervisors, managers, and […]
Salary increases on the cards for 2023, but will that work?
Global financial services firm Aon has reported that salaries across Southeast Asia are set to increase further in 2023. Vietnam had the highest median salary increase budget, at 7.9%, followed by 6.8% for Indonesia, 6.0% for the Philippines, 5.1% for both Malaysia and Thailand, and 4.7% for Singapore. Inflation aside, high attrition rates are pressuring […]
