Research papers
Chief of Staff Asia’s research papers form the backbone of its online content throughout the year. Each one is carefully investigated and developed over a three-month period, with on-the-ground interviews, relevant case studies, and local thought leadership all included.
Upcoming Research Papers
- Diversity and Inclusion
To be published on 04-Apr-2023 - Champions List: Top 15 HR-focused C-Suite Leaders for Southeast Asia
To be published on 01-May-2023 - Country Report: HR challenges in Indonesia
To be published on 30-May-2023
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- What are HR leaders working in the banking industry focused on in 2023?
- Published on: 7 March 2023

- Through thorough research, Chief of Staff Asia has uncovered strategies that can enhance relationships and improve retention so that companies remain profitable now and into the future. This report will provide insight into the skills Southeast Asian leaders must possess to ensure greater efficiency and highlight leadership development strategies from the region and the world.
- Published on: 7 February 2023

- Chief of Staff Asia presents its annual report on the trends and workplace philosophies set to impact HR professionals in the year ahead. For 2023, remote working, and hiring and retention in the face of massive talent crunch pressure both get some in-depth analysis.
- Published on: 3 January 2023

- The region-wide shortage of skills and an unprecedented exodus from professional work have combined to push training departments much higher on corporate agendas. This is one of the key conclusions of the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, focusing on training, learning, and employee development.
- Published on: 1 November 2022

- Two years on from the Covid-19 disruptions, and business travel is returning, but has it changed? With increased restrictions around Southeast Asia and the world, and a global economy trending downwards, will business travel ever be the same again? In this exclusive research paper, Chief of Staff Asia looks at the statistics, revealing the underlying sentiments surrounding corporate travel in 2022.
- Published on: 23 August 2022

- Adapting business strategies to the times requires leaders to grow their skills and knowledge. Executive education is the initial step toward professional growth, but how do such programmes fit in with these changing times? This report into the changing market for executive education aims to showcase the continuing relevance of Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses, as well as their senior leadership-focused cousin, the Executive MBA, in the modern workplace.
- Published on: 7 July 2022