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.
“Mental health affects a person’s decision-making abilities. Poor mental health can lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and disengagement at work.” – Ihsanuddin Usman, CHRO of Pelindo
In an interview, Usman explained how mental health is important in an employee’s decision making skills. He also emphasised the significance of leadership support, underlining how leaders can establish the tone by leading through their own actions and actively advocating for healthy lifestyles and work-life balance.
“You don’t want them to just go for the curry puffs. You want them to go to training for the training.” – Rayyan Irwan, Vice President of Talent Management with Bank Muamalat Malaysia
Speaking at the Asia L&D and HR Transformation Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Irwan warned that traditional training seminars need to be highly-relevant for the participants and their organisations if a learning impact is to be made.
“We believe that fostering a great workplace culture and nurturing employees’ growth are fundamental to maintaining a skilled and future-ready workforce.” – Yenita Oktora, Chief Human Resources Officer, L’Oreal Indonesia
The supply of talents possessing sought-after skills has not kept up with the rising workforce demand, resulting in a pronounced scarcity. To address this issue, L’Oreal Indonesia’s CHRO, Yenita Oktora, invests in employer branding expertise, focusing on real-life experiences and establishing its presence where future talents are present.
WHO SAYS? — a curation of insights from HR leaders and business professionals across Southeast Asia — appears on Chief of Staff Asia every Wednesday at 12:30 pm.
