#IWD2023: Inclusion should be a mindset for everyone
Evelyn Tay, VP of Comms, Sustainability and Public Affairs, foodpanda, highlights her focus on promoting employee wellbeing and sustainability initiatives.
Future-proofing the workforce can start from within
Taking a skills-based approach to investing in the future of employees is the best enabler to future-proof an organisation, says Anne Fulton.
#IWD2023: Creating a gender-inclusive workplace
Lee Minjoo, Head of Marketing, Deliveroo Singapore, shares strategies for creating a culture of ownership and inclusivity.
#IWD2023: Empower all individuals to embrace equity
Gillian Tan, COO of Jebsen & Jessen Packaging, shares how her organisation is cultivating diversity and providing equitable pathways for women.
Build a socially responsible workplace through employee development
Dr Virgel C. Binghay, Co-Founding Member, AHDO Philippines, highlights how human development can be improved across organisations.
Accelerating sustainability: ESG and the roles of the CHRO
Speaking with HRM Asia, Joanne Flinn, Chairwoman of the ESG Institute, explains why ESG is becoming a business imperative for organisations.
HMGICS names Alpesh Patel as VP to drive Industry 4.0 innovation
In his new role, he will be tasked with developing cutting-edge intelligent manufacturing innovation platforms using Industry 4.0 technologies.
Employees in Japan opt for work-life balance over promotions
Rising responsibilities and worries about increased workloads are deterring employees in Japan, particularly women, from seeking management roles.
PropertyGuru’s CTO Manav Kamboj assumes additional role as Fintech MD
Manav Kamboj will lead PropertyGuru Fintech as Managing Director, leveraging technology to drive digitisation of home loan processes.
Randstad Singapore appoints new Country Director
Maxim van Damme will strengthen Randstad’s commitment to build sustained relationships with customers, talent, and employees in Singapore.
Why organisations must build resilience for uncertain times
Ceridian’s Rob Squires explains why organisations need a culture of change-readiness that is flexible enough to handle a variety of disruptions.
Coles appoints first female CEO in 109-year history
Leah Weckert becomes Coles’ first female CEO, focusing on enhancing customer experience and creating value for shareholders.
Building workplace resilience by embracing employee wellbeing
Speaking with HRM Asia, TTSH’s Lek Jie Ying highlights how the hospital is helping employees overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Striking the right balance between in-person and remote work
Despite employees’ desire for flexibility, Ajay Banga, former Mastercard CEO, says in-person work remains crucial to building personal connections.
How financial accounting is holding talent management back
While sound talent management can yield significant financial rewards, traditional accounting strategies often do not reflect these benefits.
Importance of trust not reflected in organisational strategies
While building trust with stakeholders brings many benefits, many organisations are not doing enough to operationalise trust as a business priority.
Organisations in Singapore not quite ready to embrace the metaverse
While business leaders acknowledge the potential benefits of the metaverse, concerns remain over issues such as skills training, privacy, and costs.
Apple announces first Chief People Officer
The addition of Carol Surface represents the tech company’s first-ever appointment in the newly created position.
Why executive pay cuts could be the ‘bold move’ your organisation needs
The reduction of top executives’ salaries provides HR with the opportunity to strengthen employee morale and retention during a period of layoffs.
Morgan Stanley makes leadership changes to strengthen SEA presence
David Aronovitch has been appointed to the role of CEO of South-East Asia, and Ronald Ong will helm the position of Chairman of South-East Asia.
Visa makes key leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Chris Clarke will be Visa’s new Chairman, Asia Pacific, with Stephen Karpin taking over Clarke as Regional President, Asia Pacific.
Why leaders should be the last to speak during meetings
For meetings to be effective and achieve their goals, employees should be encouraged to speak ahead of managers and leaders.
Malaysian minister advocates for more women in leadership roles
Through advocacy in government-linked and private firms, Malaysia wants to achieve the goal of 30% female representation in key decision-making roles.
Sony promotes Hiroki Totoki to President
Totoki’s appointment as President highlights his expertise in driving growth through business diversification and strategy planning.
Australia aims to create diverse female leadership in the workplace
The Women of Colour Executive Leadership Programme is launched to help diverse women advance their careers.
Why your organisation should be prioritising DE&I
A failure to focus on DE&I lowers organisations’ standing among consumers and make them a less attractive proposition for employees.
Microsoft Japan makes key leadership appointment
Miki Tsusaka has been named as the new President of Microsoft Japan and will lead key initiatives for Microsoft in Japan.
Philipp Kandal named as Chief Product Officer of Grab
Tasked with leading Grab’s product innovations, Kandal will also continue to lead Geo, Grab’s vertical that powers location-based intelligence and services.
Workplace models play a crucial role in success
To ensure the success of an organisation, leadership skills and effectiveness must evolve along with their workforce, a survey finds.
Lexus chief Koji Sato to take over as CEO of Toyota
Akio Toyoda, who oversaw the rise of the Japanese car manufacturer to become one of the world’s leading automakers, will be replaced by Sato.