Rising above the rest: DXC Technology earns Employer of Choice title at HR Stars Awards 2023
In the fiercely competitive tech industry, DXC Technology has proven its prowess by claiming the prestigious title of Employer of Choice at the HR Stars Awards 2023. Rising above challenges in attracting and retaining top talent, DXC’s innovative strategies have set it apart as a trailblazer in talent management. Attracting talent DXC’s stand-out talent acquisition […]
Jennie Lim: A shining star in HR leadership
In the world of HR, some leaders stand out for their exceptional dedication and empathy. One such standout is Jennie Lim, who recently claimed the prestigious title of Best HR Leader at the HR Stars Awards 2023, representing Nexus International School. Jennie’s approach to HR management is nothing short of inspiring. She not only manages […]
The First Word: Why HR leaders are vital for effective AI implementation
While artificial intelligence (AI) is now a common denominator across workspaces, a majority of organisations in Southeast Asia still lag in harnessing its full potential. In 2024, HR leaders will need to start taking their rightful seat at the table in order to help organisations decide on the right AI technology to maximise its transformative […]
Case in Point: How Bank of America is getting staff active and healthy
When Bank of America wanted to inspire its global workforce to improve and stay aware of both their physical and mental wellbeing, it knew that the commonly used megaphone approach would likely fall on deaf ears. This might typically involve staff being just bombarded with health messages across a variety of internal channels. Instead, the […]
Formal MICE education can help HR leaders, event organisers stay agile
Given the rapidly changing business landscape and colourful demography of Southeast Asia, it is necessary for HR to stay agile if teams want to maximise staff events for organisational growth. A key strategy for this is to acquire formal MICE education. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia […]
Feedback, content confetti among strategies for creating memorable events
International event organiser Live Union mentions several characteristics of a successful event, including that of being memorable. To maximise the impact on delegates, HR can use open communication, ‘content confetti’, and leadership development strategies. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper. Expanding Domains in Modern MICE […]
The First Word: Leveraging AI for people-centric recruitment and continuous learning
We’re seeing competition for talent with AI-related skills heating up, as business leaders anticipate that Generative AI will revolutionise industries and redefine jobs. Our recent Global Talent Trends Report shows that job posts mentioning AI grew by 1.1x in Australia, 2.5x in India, 1.9x in Japan and 2.4x in Southeast Asia over the last two […]
Recovery and stability under way for Southeast Asia’s events industry
Hotel occupancy rates from late 2022 until the present time reflect rapid recovery and stability for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and staff events industry of Southeast Asia. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper. Expanding Domains in Modern MICE and Staff Events, available […]
National Wages Council recommends one-off special lump sum payment to employees
The National Wages Council (NWC) has recommended a one-off special lump sum payment to employees to help them cope with rising costs. The council also recommended a wage increase of 5.5 percent to 7.5 percent for lower-wage workers. The NWC made the recommendations in its wage guidelines for December 2023 to November 2024. The guidelines […]
Singapore government to set up new office to promote civic participation
The Singapore government will set up a new office to create more space for Singaporeans to work with the government and contribute to the shaping of the country’s future. The Singapore Government Partnerships Office, one of the recommendations of the Forward Singapore report, will lead national efforts to engage citizens who want to contribute by […]
