Organisations need to rethink security in hybrid work ecosystems
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to hybrid work, and this trend is expected to continue in the years to come. This presents new challenges for organisations, as the traditional perimeter-based security model is no longer effective in a world where employees are working from anywhere. The Fortinet survey also found out 68% of […]
The First Word: Four signs an organisation is “wellbeing washing”
More companies in Singapore are starting to recognise the importance of including mental health benefits in their corporate insurance coverage. The shift comes in response to the growing call that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic to take mental wellbeing more seriously. Insurers in Singapore have noted a steady increase in corporate insurance coverage for mental […]
The Week Ahead: HR Insights & News Scoops
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. — What is “wellbeing washing”? Curious to find out? Check out our latest The First Word column every Monday at 06:00 a.m. where our […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Enterprise technology category
Comprising several functional areas for HR including employment data, development platforms, project management, and collaboration, enterprise technology can do a world of wonders in streamlining workflows with better responsiveness and agility for the organisation overall. This category under the HR Ecosystem Awards will identify the best B2B service providers in Southeast Asia with a proven […]
Professionals in SEA need to focus on wellbeing, mobility, and upskilling
“HR Talent Trends – What’s next for our senior leaders?” report, surveyed 100 people professionals in the Southeast Asian region. Results showed that the top three considerations for professionals in choosing a job in the next three years are financial remuneration (56%), career progression (51%) and flexible working (39%). The report also found that upskilling, […]
Singapore transforms setbacks into opportunities for retrenched employees
The Singaporean government has launched a visionary program aimed at providing substantial support to employees facing retrenchment. This initiative comes in the form of temporary financial assistance that allows retrenched individuals to focus on upgrading their skills and preparing for long-term career success. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong introduced this concept during the recent National […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: HR Information System category
An HR information system (HRIS) can drastically increase the impact of HR’s efforts and initiatives when adopted into company operations. The array of available technologies today gives organisations plenty of choices on how to automate core processes for HR, which overall supports administration and other departments within the company. This category under the HR Ecosystem […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Employee engagement category
It’s no secret that employee engagement is one of the most crucial factors in maintaining business performance: when workers are not engaged nor motivated, it eventually surfaces in organisational outcomes. Under the HR Ecosystem Awards, the Employee Engagement category will shine the spotlight on B2B services, tech, and other providers geared towards driving up a […]
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. “If we’ve learned anything in the last generation or two about management, it is that empowering employees really works, partly because they care more about […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Meetings and entertainment category
Staff events, whether for upskilling, networking, or even as incentives, are a major component of employer branding. They make a huge difference in allowing employees to feel valued and even attract new talents’ curiosity about working for a company. The HR Ecosystem Awards’ Meetings and Entertainment category will honour consultancies and organisations that specialise in […]
