The pandemic we’re in, has changed the course of life. Some of us are still getting used to it, while some others have embraced this transition. If there’s one common thing that has come out of this, it’s the lessons we learnt in empathy and open-mindedness — especially towards the…

In order to become a great place to work, is it enough to hire an employer branding consultant and outsource all the tasks? Or should organisations seek some corporate culture consulting instead? There are a few qualities that help organisations be identified as unique — Dynamic leadership, transparent and honest…

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear ‘workplace diversity’? Surely, an image of an office with employees from different ethnicity or genders working together comes to the mind. But today, diversity at the workplace encompasses different political, social, religious beliefs, socioeconomic backgrounds, disabilities and even…

“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” — Sundar Pichai Do you wear layers of clothes — Woollen sweaters, scarves, and warmers in the hot summers? No! That would make it impossible for you to breathe! …

The ‘gig economy’ is a term we’ve heard quite often in 2020. It has been a growing economic sphere in recent years, especially in Southeast Asia. This is evidenced by the sheer number of people who now define themselves as ‘self-employed’ or ‘freelancer.’ Freelance platforms like Elance which sprung to…

‘Data is the new oil’. You must have heard that statement many times. However, tech literacy and data analytics must be improved across verticals and functions to harness and profit from data. At present, this isn’t the case. A study of 1,000 workers in Singapore found that businesses are losing…

Work, as we know it, is changing rapidly. Artificial intelligence, a new generation of customers who want personal and intuitive brand experiences, and increased globalisation — all these factors are making organizations relook at talent management and acquisition. They now want employees who can adapt quickly, are technologically literate, and…

Does your organization have a data-oriented culture and does your leadership team promote data-driven decision making? If your answer is no, then it’s time for you to emphasize, debate, discuss and focus on building a data-driven culture. It’s a good idea to enable your HR teams to showcase data insights…

What sort of leader are you? Are you a coach and mentor? Do you define goals and take a hands-off attitude? Whatever style you prefer, there’s one leadership skill that will undoubtedly take you to the next level: Empathy. Unfortunately, according to a Fortune survey, only 7% of CEOs believe…