Happy New Year: from the team at Chief of Staff Asia
Everything is set up for a big, challenging, and hopefully rewarding year ahead for HR professionals across the region. As businesses return to the office on the first working day of 2023, some issues remain on the near horizon. The Covid-19 pandemic, for example, continues to haunt the working world, particularly as China grapples with […]
Five goals companies may want to consider for 2023
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: There are only a few days left before 2022 ends and HR professionals are busy preparing their organisations and employees for another year of wins and challenges. With that in mind, setting goals can help them identify their focus for the upcoming year and keep them in the right direction. Here […]
Carousell cuts 110 staff as tech industry reckoning widens
Online marketplace Carousell has joined a slew of major tech companies in retrenching a considerable number of their staff. The firm’s CEO Quek Siu Riu said it will cut 110 jobs, or 10% of its total headcount. In the email, also posted on the group’s portal, Quek apologised for the “critical mistakes” that had been […]
Carousell cuts 110 staff as tech industry reckoning widens
Singapore-based online marketplace Carousell has joined a slew of major tech companies in retrenching a considerable number of their staff. The firm’s CEO Quek Siu Riu said it will cut 110 jobs, or 10% of its total headcount. In the email, also posted on the group’s portal, Quek apologised for the “critical mistakes” that had […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia and global HR communities have to say on today’s pressing issues: “Attracting and retaining top talent through compensation and other direct benefits is not enough.” — Louise Pender, General Counsel and Chief People Officer, Zalora Speaking with Chief of Staff Asia, e-commerce platform Zalora’s […]
Five ways to level up your company’s holiday season party
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: It’s that wonderful time of the year! Christmas is fast approaching and you can definitely feel it wherever you go. As Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease and employees return to on-site work, social gatherings such as office Christmas parties stir excitement among workers. Christmas parties are opportunities to have fun with […]
HR Tech Update: Maximising recruitment with search engine optimisation
Job seekers are using the internet more than ever to find their next job. In fact, a study by the Pew Research Center showed that 80% of job seekers use the internet to search for jobs. If your company isn’t using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) tactics to drive traffic to your job pages, you’re likely […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week by HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia and global HR communities have to say on today’s pressing issues: “You can’t try to appreciate someone on their way out. It is a little too late.” – Camille Madriñal, Associate Director for Recruitment (Philippines & Malaysia), Nezda Technologies Inc. In a recent LinkedIn […]
Five ways SMEs can reduce their carbon footprint
CHIEF OF STAFF FIVE: The climate crisis is here and no one is spared from its impact. That’s why governments around the world are scaling up efforts to prevent a climate catastrophe. Businesses are also putting their best foot forward and have increased involvement in protecting the environment over the past decades. But you are […]
Louise Pender looks beyond Zalora’s passion for fashion
You’re a true-blue Asian online fashionista shopper if you have a Zalora account. Louise Pender (left) celebrates International Women’s Day with her team of “Zalorians” Giving access to a vast selection of 500 top international and local names in fashion, Zalora started its business in early 2012. Its presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, […]
