HRM Five: Everyday workplace dangers

You may not realise it, but dangers lurk at every corner of even the most innocuous white-walled office.
HRM Five: Encouraging a culture of transparency

In this week’s HRM Five, we talk practical tips for organisations wishing to be more transparent with employees.
How logistics giant Damco righted an ailing ship

Saskia Groen-in’t-Woud, Global COO of Damco, shares how her hands-on leadership approach has helped her steer the company.
HRM Five: How to drive gender equality

In advance of International Women’s Day on March 8, here’s a guide for how HR can help enable gender parity in the office.
Understanding the heartbeat of the business

Before HR business partners can add value to the business, they must first learn more about it.
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.
HRM Five: Accelerating digital transformation

In this week’s HRM Five, we talk practical tips for those looking to enable digital transformation at their organisations.
Inside Shopee’s journey from startup to retail sensation

Chief Commercial Officer Junjie Zhou talks about Shopee’s journey so far, and what’s still ahead.
HRM Five: Office relationship policies

In this special Valentine’s Day edition of HRM Five, we dive into the topic of love – at the workplace.
HRM Five: Manoeuvring talent shortages

With talent shortages looming, here are a few tips for businesses that want to stay ahead of the hiring game.
HRM Five: Zapping workplace germs

The cold and flu season is out in full force – but here’s how HR can help in the battle against germs.
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.
HRM Five: Guarding against workplace harassment

How to promote a workplace culture that’s harassment-free.
The new paradigm of HR business partners

Raamann Ahuja, Senior Director HR for Thermo Fisher Scientific in SE Asia and Taiwan, talks about how HR business partners can create more strategic impact.
HRM Five: Running an effective town hall

How to help everyone get the most out of town hall meetings.
[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?
HRM Five: New Year’s resolutions for HR

New year, new HRM Five! In this edition, we talk new year’s resolutions for the HR set.
[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.
KPMG’s dynamic skills development approach

Professional services firm KPMG’s tried and tested formula of people development has helped it to maintain a relevant talent pipeline.
HRM Five: End of year HR checklist

Here are some things HR should consider doing to close out the year on a good note.
HRM Five: Holiday celebrations at the office

Your guide to organising holiday revels for your employees.
[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.
Standard Chartered Bank’s leadership development approach

Having specific capabilities is important, but the ability to constantly reinvent oneself is the true mark of a leader at Standard Chartered Bank.
Uncovering Fitbit Asia-Pacific’s HR story

One of wearable technology company Fitbit’s biggest HR challenges has been in finding the right talent, its Asia-Pacific head Steve Morley shares.
HRM Five: Easy ways to keep your employees healthy

How to help your employees be more productive – by looking out for their wellbeing
[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?
HRM Five: How to enhance office chi

Simple ways to make your office more ‘woo’ and less ‘zzzz’.
An inside look at MedcoEnergi’s cost-efficient business model

Every organisation is looking to drive cost efficiencies in the present business environment – but perhaps none more so than MedcoEnergi.
Developing a future-ready pipeline

Businesses are in a state of flux, and leadership development needs to be the change driver. So says Standard Chartered Bank’s Global Head of Leadership Effectiveness