By Bharati Jagdish “Adapting outside of my professional scope has always been more rewarding for me. If the worst happens and you’re replaced by an algorithm, you’d be equipped to move on to other roles, or even build your own […]
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Hiring in 2021 – A More Active Landscape with Some Significant Changes
December 28, 2020
While we can’t count on being completely protected from the vagaries of Covid-19, hiring is expected to pick up in 2021 as more companies have had time to take stock of their business needs and the manpower required to thrive […]
A Tentative Return to the Workplace for Some – A Comprehensive Covid-19 Plan Employees Can Support
December 21, 2020
Some parts of the world are going into stricter lockdowns, but others are in the process of gradually easing Covid-19 restrictions. For instance, Singapore is set to move into phase 3 of its reopening on Dec 28th. While the authorities […]
Adapt like a Chameleon and Go Beyond “Innovation Teams”: Ivan Ng, Chief Technology Officer, City Developments Limited (CDL)
December 10, 2020
In a world “littered with expensive digital transformation failures” companies that want to succeed need to go beyond “innovation teams”, and tech professionals must go beyond acquiring technical skills, says Ivan Ng, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of City Developments Limited […]
The Business Case for Redefining Employee Experience
December 10, 2020
As more employees return to work, leaders may need to hit the “reset” button. Since Covid-19 made WFH arrangements the norm, HR leaders have been prioritising a recalibration of employee experience. During the remote work phase of the crisis, their […]
How to Tell if a Company’s Culture is Right for You – Virtual job interviews in the Covid era have made it more challenging
December 10, 2020
With many job interviews still taking place virtually, candidates’ process of evaluating a company’s culture has taken on a different complexion. Pre-Covid, a candidate could get a feel of the organisation, its people and methods of working by walking into […]
Covid-19 is Propelling Malaysia’s Packaging Industry, Fuelling Demand for a Different Breed of Professionals
December 7, 2020
It’s no secret that Covid-19’s impact on businesses has been unequal. While some industries have been decimated, others are thriving due to lifestyle changes brought on by pandemic mitigation measures. However, as consumers’ priorities and needs evolve, even companies in […]
How to Make a Video Resume that Gets a Recruiter’s Attention
December 3, 2020
Virtual job interviews have become more common as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, beyond job interviews, as the use of technology becomes more widespread in the HR field, more and more hiring managers are screening candidates based on […]
Even in a Recession, Lowballing Job Seekers is Not Only Poor Form but Poor Strategy – Channel NewsAsia
December 2, 2020
It’s understandable that employers in a crisis would offer lower salaries, but there are limits to how far candidates will bend. Employers who go overboard risk reputational damage and could lose talented professionals when things pick up. PeopleSearch Singapore’s Jaime Lim […]
It’s no secret that the pandemic’s impact on the business world has changed hiring practices across the board. Companies are increasingly looking for individuals who can thrive in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) environment, and with smaller hiring […]