cosa-logo_306
artboard-1

The Reading List: HR-focused deep reads for the weekend

It’s almost the weekend! Here are some key investigations, research and news analysis from around the world, curated by Chief of Staff Asia to help with your HR fix during your time off.

Why pointing fingers is unhelpful | The Economist

Blame culture is prevalent in the workplace. Pointing fingers is a fast and easy way to resolve a situation. But it drains team cohesion and it makes people afraid of owning up to their mistakes. How does one move away from the tendency to blame others? This piece from The Economist takes an insightful, tongue-in-cheek look at this pressing issue.

What to Know When Five Generations Share an Office | Charter, in partnership with TIME

Office interactions between generations, from Gen Z to the Silent Generation, have often been painted as negative. The younger ones are too attached to their tech, the older ones are resistant to change, if the stereotypes are to be believed. This article explores the advantages of how to navigate a multi-generational flexible workspace and how to best manage employees from different ages and backgrounds.

Asia’s workers need more autonomy and trust | Nikkei Asia

“Asia’s workers are burning out, and this is going to cost us,” says Gordon Watson, chief executive of Asia and Africa for French insurance group AXA in this op-ed piece. While several companies have made declarations about the importance of mental health, Watson posits that some practices implemented during the shift to remote and hybrid work may have done more harm than good. This includes the mandatory installation of surveillance software on employee devices, which may signal a lack of trust from the employer and may be a source of paranoia from the employee.

Share This Article

Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter

Advertise Now

Pricing
Click to zoom
What's in it for you?
Click to zoom

WELCOME TO
Chief of Staff Asia