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. “Overall, the future of HR and People functions is likely to be characterised by technology-driven solutions, a focus on employee wellbeing and development, and an […]
Manufacturing sector employers urged to improve workplace safety and health
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) urged employers in the manufacturing sector to take steps to improve workplace safety and health, such as by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing appropriate safety measures. Workers should also be properly trained on safety procedures. The manufacturing sector saw the highest number of workplace fatalities and major injuries in […]
Singapore’s youth concerned about retrenchment, want employers to invest in skills
Nearly three in four youths in Singapore are concerned about being retrenched at least once in their career, a new survey has found. The TODAY Youth Survey 2023, which polled 1,000 respondents aged between 18 and 35, found that 74% of respondents agreed it was possible they could face retrenchment at least once in their […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Orange Business Singapore, Atlas Copco. and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Arulkumar Singaraveloo Chief Executive Officer Malaysia HR Forum Singaraveloo is an experienced HR director with solid experience in various HR spectrums. He is an advisor for Metropoint College and the CEO of the Malaysia HR Forum. He […]
Employee burnout threatens cybersecurity, leaders must lead by example
The biggest threat to cybersecurity today is not security risks, but employee burnout, according to Marc van Zadelhof, Chief Executive Officer of Devo, a cloud-native logging and security analytics solution. Van Zadelhof points to a recent study by Devo that found that 85% of IT security professionals are looking to leave their jobs because of […]
Singapore ranked as one of the best places in Asia to work remotely
Singapore has been ranked as one of the best places in Asia to work remotely, according to the NordLayer’s newest Global Remote Work Index (GRWI). The country ranks 28th out of 109 countries studied and is attracting digital nomads by possessing the fourth best internet quality in the world. Other attributes such as an excellent […]
The First Word: Balancing the scales: Addressing pay discrepancies between fresh graduates and junior employees
While inflation in Singapore is gradually easing, with the core inflation rate dropping from 5.5% in January and February to 3.4% in August, the battle against rising living costs continues, especially with the government’s planned GST rate hikes. With GST having risen from 7% to 8% this year and another increase slated to 9% next […]
The Week Ahead: Addressing pay discrepancies, employee burnout and more
Uncover invaluable insights, stay ahead of industry shifts, and anticipate the week’s most significant HR news. Join us as we dive into the future of HR, one scoop at a time. — Terrence Yong, GM for Asia Pacific for Visier explained how HR departments face challenges in building equitable and competitive compensation packages, as traditional […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: L&D, diversity champion Binesh Menon joins judges’ panel
Joining the panel for the HR Ecosystem Awards will be Binesh Menon, who brings over two decades of experience in training, learning and development (L&D), and organisational leadership. The HREA will be a culmination of the best consultancies, solutions, and service providers for HR in Southeast Asia. Menon joins Gayatheri Silvakumar and Louise Pender on […]
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. “HR should foster a culture of diversity & inclusion that embraces differences.” – Rosanun Chankasame, Chief Human Resources Officer, Prudential Thailand In an interview, Chankasame […]
