HR Champions: Ng Wee Wei on the power of adequate rest
Title: Senior Managing Director/Market Unit Lead Organisation: Accenture Southeast Asia Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Global Industry: Business consulting and services Employees: 738,000 In a blog on how digitalisation will drive work-life convergence, Ng Wee Wei expressed the importance of creating a safe environment that is inclusive and diverse so that employees can feel it […]
The First Word: Being skills-powered is non-negotiable today
Traditionally, work was a place we’d go to. But now, it has become more about what we do — from anywhere. It’s all part of a new talent equation of supply and demand based on skills being critical for organizational success. Very soon, jobs will no longer be the sole corporate unit that everything in […]
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 […]
