The First Word: Understanding the Significance of Employer Branding for Law Firms in Singapore
Beyond the accolades of prestigious clientele and landmark cases, a law firm’s true triumph rests upon its ability to attract, retain, and empower its most invaluable asset—its people. In the past year, we have seen law firms like Spanish-based Perez-Llorca and Beijing-headquartered Han Kun Law opening up offices in Singapore. If law firms in Singapore […]
The First Word: Four HR trends coming up on the horizon
We all know there’s no such thing as business as usual. The dynamics of commerce mean the only constant is change. And even after the seismic shifts we all felt during the pandemic, the post-Covid working environment looks set to continue to evolve at pace. For business leaders wanting to move toward growth with clarity […]
The First Word: HR leaders have a crucial role to play in corporate sustainability agenda. Here’s why.
People can make or break corporate transformation toward a sustainable future. The pursuit of corporate sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a strategic imperative in recent years. As organizations grapple with the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, social inequality and governance issues, we are, more than ever, at a critical juncture where we […]
The First Word: Retaining the humans in human resources
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI), the Covid-19 pandemic, and the accelerating trend towards globalisation have combined to usher in an epochal shift in working practices, arguably the most significant since the industrial revolution. The traditional office model, where employees collaborate in close proximity, has given way to more atomised workforces, with individuals operating in […]
The First Word: Designing workplace experience for a dynamic workforce
The iconic workplace culture of the early 2000s has crumbled in the face of a global pandemic, largely impacting the concept of the physical office space. The transformation from the traditional workplace to hybrid and remote working models is not just a fleeting trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how a new generation of employees […]
Case in Point: How UOB supports employees’ transition into retirement
When the United Overseas Bank (UOB) set its sights on how to better take care of employees nearing retirement, the company came up with a specialised set of workshops and post-retirement benefits under SURF, or “Supporting Ur Retirement and Future.” SURF aims to provide much-needed support for employees in preparation for life after working. The […]
The First Word: Strategies to empower Singapore’s shrinking tech workforce
It’s tempting to assume that laid off tech workers have flooded the job market – but this is far from the case. Many of those impacted have found alternative job opportunities. This is especially true for roles which have highly sought after tech capabilities – there simply isn’t enough talent to go around. If anything, […]
Case in Point: How UOB gears up its workforce for success in the digital age
When the United Overseas Bank (UOB) realised digital transformation’s impact on job roles and skill demands, the company created an L&D programme designed to future-proof the workforce with an initial SGD3 million investment for the first three (3) years. Dubbed “Better U,” the programme features a 12-week foundation course accomplished through modules spanning five (5) […]
Case in Point: How DXC Technology retains top talent with safe communication channels
When DXC Technology noticed the importance of steady communication channels in retaining top talent, the company came up with the SpeakUp! program, which provides various platforms for employees to ask questions or raise concerns to HR. SpeakUp! provides for well-defined processes allowing employees to declare and consult any issues, such as conflicts of interest or […]
Case in Point: How GrowthOps Asia fosters diversity and inclusion with its 5-point EVP
When GrowthOps Asia began digging deeper into what truly drives company growth, the company arrived at its employees and the values of curiosity, connectedness, and commitment. Diversity and inclusion became a key point for enhancing these values, thus serving as the backdrop for a comprehensive five-point Employee Value Proposition (EVP). The EVP is aimed at […]
