Grab’s Head of People: “We know it’s a difficult time”
Her statement was in response to a video that shows Uber’s Singapore employees hastily vacating the office.
An effective cure with GSK’s talent remedy
When it comes to employee engagement, UK pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline seems to have figured out the magic formula.
Why GSK is redefining the meaning of career development
GlaxoSmithKline wants its people to think of their careers in terms of experiences, not job titles.
HeForShe: The role powerful men play in the push for gender equality
As the call for gender equality gets louder, so too has the need for male CEOs to step forward and step up for the cause.
India HR report: Three industries on the edge
In part two of our spotlight on India, we examine three industries that have been most affected by emerging technologies.
Unpacking Ikea’s very Swedish workplace culture
The world’s largest furniture retailer ensures that accessibility is a quality afforded not only to its customers, but also to all employees.
Up close and personal with a regional head of HR
British American Tobacco’s Asia-Pacific Head of HR Ji Yoon Chung gets candid.
Asia’s most effective workspaces: Tableau (Singapore)
Last but not least, we go inside Tableau Asia-Pacific’s headquarters – a space that encourages collaboration and inspires creativity.
One on one with… Shiseido’s Jean-Philippe Charrier
In the second installment of this exclusive interview, Shiseido Asia-Pacific President Jean-Philippe Charrier talks about his life so far.
Asia’s most effective workspaces: Airbnb (Tokyo)
Airbnb’s picture-perfect Tokyo office provides a wide variety of work stations for employees.
Asia’s most effective workspaces: Maxis (Kuala Lumpur)
Malaysian telecommunications giant Maxis’ current offices are a reflection of the company’s culture agenda.
Asia’s most effective workspaces: Changi Airport Group (Singapore)
Changi Airport Group’s newly-refurbished office takes our breath away with its indoor-outdoor concept.
How e-commerce reshaped Shiseido’s people strategies
Shiseido Asia-Pacific President Jean-Philippe Charrier shares his thoughts on the widely-disrupted beauty industry in this exclusive chat.
Asia’s most effective workspaces: Go-Jek (Jakarta)
Indonesia’s hottest startup Go-Jek’s homely headquarters is next on our list.
[Two Cents] A different take on diversity and inclusion
In this newest Two Cents column, Kelvin Ong asks: Is being consciously unbiased the new way of approaching diversity and inclusion?
Asia’s most effective workspaces revealed
When it comes to workplace design, the emphasis is now as much on function as it is on form. In this inaugural list, HRM Magazine combs Asia for the standout office designs
[Two Cents] Tis’ the season to be… appropriate
“A little party never killed nobody”, Fergie once sang, but she’s clearly not referring to an office function, much less during the holiday season.
[Two Cents] Artificial Intelligence: Doom or bloom?
You know the topic is a divisive one when two of today’s most revered CEOs are having a good go at it. In this latest Two Cents, Kelvin Ong weighs in
HRM Five: Tips for boosting employee efficiency
As the old adage goes, time equals money. These words have never been more true than in 2017.
[Two Cents] The office is dead – or is it?
With remote working becoming a norm everywhere, does that mean the traditional office will soon be extinct?
The Great WhatsApp crash: When technology fails businesses
The media hoopla surrounding the blackout might have been amusing, but it does bring up a few serious questions for HR.
BreadTalk Group’s cream of the (workforce) crop
BreadTalk Group’s Head of HR talks about the big dreams still harboured by the Southeast Asian food and beverage titans.
HRM Five: Practical tips for young professionals
The beginning of one’s career is the most crucial. Here are five valuable tips for professionals just starting out.
Procter & Gamble: Building from within
Vinitaa Jayson, Vice President of HR for Asia, Procter & Gamble, says there is a secret to its popularity among jobseekers.
DSM’s diversity and transformation journey
Dutch life sciences company DSM’s commitment to innovation has seen the organisation take a progressive position on diversity and inclusion.
Singapore professionals world’s least productive: study
Low productivity has been particularly detrimental for Singapore’s service industry.
How Hilton Asia-Pacific is paving the way forward
Hilton Asia-Pacific’s vice president of HR shares how “great rewards, great careers, and great environment” are key to overcoming staffing issues.
Clear skies ahead with Lufthansa’s regional director
Heiko Brix, who oversees Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, hopes his experiences will help lead the carrier to a safe landing.
Marina Bay Sands: The resort that never sleeps
Managing one of the world’s largest resort properties and its 10,000 employees is certainly no small task. Marina Bay Sands’ Senior Vice President of HR Chan Yit Foon shares just how her team keeps things running smoothly 365 days a year
Why Singapore’s labour market remains a question mark in 2017
With 2016 coming to a close, HRM Asia attempts to make sense of the recent spate of employment surveys that show differing levels of hiring intention for 2017. Are better days ahead for Singapore workers? Or is the economic downturn only just beginning?