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Announced by Minister of Economic Affairs Rafizi Ramli, Malaysia will be implementing Xpats Gateway, a new system that is expected to shorten the work permit application process for expatriates.
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Forward-thinking firms are experimenting with flexible ways of working throughout their global workforces. Cecilie Heuch, EVP and Chief People Officer,
@TelenorGroup
, voices out this and 6 more trends that are altering the workforce as we know it.
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Having a Performance Improvement Plan (or PIP in short) in place is one of the most effective ways to redress any deficiencies and keep your employees’ performance high.
An effective office layout keeps employee morale high, enables productivity, and optimises workflow. If you’re setting up an office, read on to learn about the different types of layouts and their functions to see which one works best for your business.
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Performance improvement plans need to be tactfully done because not everyone takes criticisms positively, even when they are constructive. Here are some tips on how to offer a thoughtful and effective performance improvement plan.
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National University of Singapore has risen three spots to enter the global top 10 for the first time, and also the first Asian university to do so.
Nearly 20 years after the HR business partner role was first popularised in Dave Ulrich’s HR Champions there is still a lot of confusion over the role and the job of the business partner.
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"Most people are not inherently risk takers or creative. One of the most critical abilities that leaders need to figure out is how to build problem solving capabilities at all levels in the organisation."
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DHL Malaysia and Teach for Malaysia announced their fifth year of partnership in boosting the employability skills of youth in the country. A series of workshops will be offered to employees and students enrolled in the TFM programme.
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The most proactive time to use EQ in the workplace is when you’re hiring a new employee. A good question is: “Have you ever unintentionally offended or upset somebody? Describe the details for me.”
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Investing in education for managers around mental health can help them to be aware of what contributes to a positive working culture, as well as provide a tool kit of identification, communication, and remedial strategies to assist employees .
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A well-planned content strategy can make a recruiter’s job a lot easier when trying to source the best candidates for a role. Here are some examples of how recruiters can execute a digital content strategy.
Truly standout executives do more than live comfortably with chaos: They take ownership of complexity by creating simple, operational narratives around it that can be readily understood and embraced by those who work for them.
Leading a team is no easy task as any HR director knows it can include mediating angry situations in the office, handling conflict and the dreaded office politics.
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"The biggest challenge is to have an organisation that views HR as only a function that manages personnel, and not as a business partner. As HR leaders, we need to ... proactively initiate practices that will impact the business as a whole."
HR leaders are not only passionate when it comes to writing out policies, but are equally creative when it comes to crafting out the most creative out-of-office email responses.
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Did you know that burnout affects the daily lives of 96% of Millennials? Symptoms of burnout have prevented Millennials from going to work, socialising, and even paying bills.
50% felt intelligent automation will drive significant changes for the business and process automation will have a notable impact on the HR operating model.
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Don’t forget to focus on physical, career, social, and financial wellbeing when developing a holistic strategy for your organisation, affirm experts from
#TAFEP
.
Happy New Year from your friends at HRO! May the new year be as fruitful and fulfilling as 2022 was.
We are so excited to continue this journey together with you in 2023.
Eating healthy at work can be very challenging. According to data from Singapore's HPB, the health of Singaporean workers tends to lag the general population. They have higher prevalence of pre-obesity, high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.
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We’re all familiar with the concept of socially breaking the ice at parties with a polite – yet pertinent – question. But icebreaker questions serve an equally important function in a job interview setting as well.
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The World Health Organisation has developed a set of highly recommended guidelines to help people manage their stress and anxiety levels during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Feedback is something leaders (especially HR leaders) encounter very often – whether giving or receiving it. Here are 8 steps to handling negative feedback without taking it personally.
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When employees expect their HR systems to be as easy to use as Deliveroo or Netflix, how can HR leaders guarantee adoption and engagement of HR tech?
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The local labour market is expected to finish on a high note this year as employers in Singapore continue to report stronger hiring intentions for the fourth-quarter (Q4) of 2018, revealed ManpowerGroup’s latest Employment Outlook Survey.
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Did you know, 70% of today’s top performers lack critical attributes essential for their success in future roles? It’s time for us to do things differently.
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One thing leaders are reminded on is to set clear expectations on the frequency, mode, and timing of communication for your teams, say experts from the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).
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"Firstly, HR leaders should always be flexible and agile; innovative practices may sometimes lead to unknown challenges so we should always be quick to respond and correct," said Carolynn Ang, experienced regional HR leader.
63% of HR managers surveyed in the US said their company often acts on information gathered during exit interviews, for example by updating job descriptions, discussing feedback regarding management, or making changing to the work environment/culture.
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Technology will redefine Asia Pacific’s corporate real estate order in the coming years – with landlords likely to emerge as the greatest enabler of change.
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Ahead of International Women’s Day,
@ManpowerSG
sought to find out how consciously inclusive people are by asking them a riddle. See the reactions here.
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Lara Hernandez, a veteran hospitality executive with two decades of regional and global experience, has joined Hilton’s talent development team as Senior Vice President Human Resource in Asia Pacific.
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