Case in Point: How LAZADA remains Stronger Together in times of crisis
When Lazada recognised the severity of the covid-19 pandemic, the company introduced an initiative to better care for employees and frontliners and show gratitude for selflessly persevering in their work as e-commerce peaked during the crisis. LazadaCARES is effective across all Lazada locations. The initiative not only sponsors vaccinations for company employees, but also for […]
Case in Point: How Big C Supercenter nurtures employee volunteerism for community impact
When Big C Supercenter recognised the need to build public awareness among its employees, the company sought a way to harness its workers’ volunteer capacities, engaging them in creating a positive impact on communities while also enhancing their public image. “Big C CSR Ambassadors” encompassess impressive sustainability initiatives through employee participation in blood donations, disaster […]
Case in Point: How EY Thailand addresses stress and social burnout post-pandemic
When EY Thailand noticed how high stress levels among the workforce were affecting employee engagement and retention, the company sought to enhance the workplace environment with greater flexibility and a focus on wellbeing. “Better Me” is the company’s way of harnessing EY Thailand employees’ sense of community for them to prioritise their mental and physical […]
The First Word: Advancing gender diversity at the highest levels of leadership
The business case for diversity has long been established. Companies with more diverse leadership tend to perform better financially, as having a breadth of perspectives helps with better decision-making. As organisations navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, harnessing the full spectrum of talent is not just a moral imperative – it’s a competitive edge. Driven […]
Case in Point: How EY Thailand addresses stress and social burnout post-pandemic
When EY Thailand noticed how high stress levels among the workforce were affecting employee engagement and retention, the company sought to enhance the workplace environment with greater flexibility and a focus on wellbeing. “Better Me” is the company’s way of harnessing EY Thailand employees’ sense of community for them to prioritise their mental and physical […]
Case in Point: How Central Retail Corporation champions L&D to sustain business performance
When Central Retail Corporation realised the need to prepare its workforce for not only present-day challenges, but also the evolving nature of the retail industry, it came up with a sustainable strategy to ensure continuous learning, innovation, and enhancement for its employees. The Central Retail Academy (CRC Academy) features a dynamic range of 126 varied […]
Case in Point: How Prudential Thailand creates a safe space for employee growth and belonging
When Prudential Thailand saw the need to create a seamless work environment for their employees to thrive regardless of life stage, the company launched the 3P framework as its employer value proposition (EVP). It falls under the goal of approaching employee engagement and wellness holistically, encompassing everything from rewards and work environment. Banking on the […]
Formal MICE education can help HR leaders, event organisers stay agile
Given the rapidly changing business landscape and colourful demography of Southeast Asia, it is necessary for HR to stay agile if teams want to maximise staff events for organisational growth. A key strategy for this is to acquire formal MICE education. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia […]
Recovery and stability under way for Southeast Asia’s events industry
Hotel occupancy rates from late 2022 until the present time reflect rapid recovery and stability for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and staff events industry of Southeast Asia. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper. Expanding Domains in Modern MICE and Staff Events, available […]
Research Preview: Expanding domains in modern MICE and staff events
Staff events and professional gatherings were heavily affected by the pandemic. Months after the declared end of the Covid-19 crisis, what are organisations in Southeast Asia doing and what should they expect? The popularity of virtual events has certainly remained, a lasting effect of the innovations and adaptations that sprouted over the past few years. […]
