Why the decentring of work can help centre employees’ needs
Workplace leaders who cling on to outdated leadership notions are missing an opportunity to drive impactful and lasting cultural change.
What is the ‘right’ number of HR employees?
If your HR staff productivity is not where you want it to be, there are at least five investment areas to focus on, APQC’s Elissa Tucker writes.
Building an inclusive and engaged workforce by putting people first
Maximising opportunities to unlock the full potential of every employee is one of HR’s key roles, says Indosat’s Irsyad Sahroni.
LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace: Challenges and opportunities
To create a more inclusive workplace for all, organisations need to adopt more respectful and empathic approaches.
This management theory could reshape the return-to-office debate
i4cp’s Kevin Oakes explores the return-to-office controversy through the lens of the classic management theory Management by Objective.
Navigating the future workplace: Embracing FWAs in 2024
As Singapore and other regions embrace FWAs, businesses have a unique opportunity to redefine what the future of work will look like.
Art, science and effective hybrid workplaces
Organisations should not underestimate the importance of office design in keeping employees engaged and productive, says JLL’s Susheel Koul.
Shift the needle of improving mental health through leadership behaviour
To address the root causes of work exhaustion, organisations can start with the issues identified by employees, writes Jasmine Liew.
Time to adapt: Singapore businesses gear up for flexible work guidelines
Deel’s Nadia Alaee, highlights what organisations need to understand to create successful flexible work strategies.
The Paradox of AI: How it creates a winning candidate experience
AI is transforming recruitment by enhancing the candidate experience, making it more efficient and engaging, and ultimately more human.
For better employee retention, why hybrid work may offer the most value
A study found that turnover at one organisation was 33% lower among hybrid employees than those who worked in the office.
Encouraging lifelong learning in the workplace
Embracing lifelong learning will, in the long run, be beneficial to employees of all ages, and organisations can do more to support this goal.
Revolutionising workforce training for a dynamic hospitality landscape
With the launch of Ascott Global Academy for Excellence (AGAX), Ascott aims to empower its workforce for the future.
Gen Z and millennials in Asia-Pacific want purpose, sustainability in jobs
Deloitte’s Sonia Breeze urges organisations to adapt to Asia’s young talent’s desire for purpose and sustainability in their job roles.
Ethical leadership in today’s modern workplace
Grant Bosnick defines ethical leadership and what organisations can do to embrace and sustain ethical leadership in the workplace.
Unlocking diversity: An urgent imperative in multifaceted Asia
ADM’s Somnuek Ngamtrakulchol highlights the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) in Asia’s richly diverse workforce.
SGTech’s approach to creating an inclusive tech community
Yean Cheong, SGTech, asks how HR can integrate DE&I principles into everyday life in the technology sector, with the help of leadership.
Singapore making strides in leadership and boardroom diversity
Singapore has significantly increased gender diversity on corporate boards, with women now holding 23.7% of seats in top SGX-listed companies.
AI reshaping careers: How to adapt in the job market
Nanyang Technological University’s Loh Pui Wah notes how AI reshapes careers, emphasising adaptability and resilience.
Transforming HR into strategic steward leadership
Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre (SAC), highlights how organisations can foster a culture of stewardship through HR.
Tailoring solutions to organisations for effective human development
Similie shares how intentional work to go above and beyond what an organisation does can help guide their teams to maximum potential.
Transformative leadership: Be the inspiring leader your team wants
By understanding how personality and self-awareness impact how people lead, organisations can take the next step to transform leadership in the workplace.
How large organisations can elevate their human development strategies
City Holdings’ Pwint Phyu Han shares the importance of bringing human development into South-East Asia.
NUS transforms HR with tech to empower employees
Anna Ng, HR Tech Lead at the National University of Singapore, transformed the university’s HR landscape with a modern cloud-based HR system.
How SingLand is creating a thriving work environment
In addition to cultivating a nurturing workplace, Singapore Land Group focuses on employee wellbeing, diversity, and empowerment.
From aspirations to bottom line: Why strong leadership matters in DE&I
Strong leadership is crucial for organisations to leverage DE&I to drive innovation, productivity, and employee engagement.
Employee wellbeing takes centre stage at Vena Energy
Vena Energy was honoured for its holistic wellbeing and employee engagement programme, which prioritises nurturing employees’ lives.
Keeping agile and continuous communication key to HR leadership
Sasiwimol Arayawattanapong, UOB (Thailand), and recipient of HR Leader of the Year award, shares what the accolade means to her and her career.
Going above and beyond: The DNA of a modern workday leader
Paul Chong, CEO at Certis, receives Best C-Suite Leader of the Year at the HR Fest Awards 2024, and shares what it means to be a leader.
How self-awareness and reflection can help elevate leadership
Self-aware leaders who proactively reflect on themselves are more effective building and maintaining high performing teams.