The Week Ahead: Understanding today’s skills revolution, tech stacks 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. — Mercer’s Puneet Swani, Senior Partner and Career Business Leader, Asia, IMEA & Pacific, shares his thoughts on today’s skills revolution and outlines five […]
HR Champions: Wong Sze Keed on taking care of staff
Title: CEO Organisation: AIA Singapore Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Asia Pacific Industry: Insurance Employees: 1,001-5,000 Coming in as CEO at the height of the pandemic, Wong Sze Keed immediately built on the holistic wellness of her people. The difficult period simply deepened her recognition that, “if they are well taken care of, they can […]
Mental health risk rises among employees in Asia
A study has found that a majority of employees in Asia are at risk of developing mental health illnesses, with stress, anxiety, and burnout identified as key drivers of reduced productivity. The Aon TELUS Health Asia Mental Health Index report surveyed 13,000 employees in 12 countries across Asia including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Job Advertising Portal category
Since the advent of digital and information technology, online job portals have been supporting job seekers and recruiters alike. Connections and opportunities have only grown since, especially in light of remote work transforming the workplace. The HR Ecosystem Awards this includes a category for the best Job Advertising Portal in recognition of these platforms’ crucial […]
Singapore labour demand cooling, workers urged to be adaptable
As employment openings may continue to decline due to a lower economic development projection, employees in Singapore are encouraged to be adaptive and open to working in different industries, according to labour watchers. This occurs as there are hints of a slowing in the demand for labour. The recent labour market data from the Ministry […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Diversity and Inclusion services
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is an umbrella area of HR in that it affects a multitude of core functions, from recruitment efforts and onboarding strategies to priority areas for upskilling and attitude development among personnel, whether it is to enrich staff holistically or it directly ties in with organisational goals and values. This category of […]
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. “In today’s workplace, employees now experience multiple, stacked changes that lead to burn out.” – Andy Karr, vice president in the Gartner HR practice In […]
Micromanagement in HR leads to damaging morale and productivity
In a recent study conducted by Accountemps, concerning insights have emerged regarding the prevalence and adverse effects of micromanagement in workplaces. The study surveyed employees across various industries and found that a significant 59% of respondents have experienced micromanagement at some point in their careers. Micromanagement, a management practice characterized by excessive supervision and control […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Work space and environment
The physical environment of an employee has just as much impact on engagement and productivity as company culture. It also contributes directly to wellbeing, their ability to focus and accomplish tasks, collaborative efforts, and even sense of openness and belonging. This category of the HR Ecosystem Awards aims to unveil HR service providers, platforms, and […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Mills Recruitment, Foodpanda and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Jagdev Sidhu Chief Recruitment Officer Mills Recruitment Singapore As the Chief Recruiting Officer at Mills Recruitment, Sidhu ead the global recruitment strategy and operations for a variety of sectors, including IT, Tech, FinTech, Accounting, Finance, and Consumer Services. […]
