Remote work has its advantages, but a lack of physical proximity could adversely affect some key areas of talent management.
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Growing Your “Remote Career” in a Virtual Work Environment
February 5, 2021
You’ve started work without ever having met any of your colleagues in the flesh. If you’re struggling to make connections and get noticed as you begin your “remote career”, here are some steps you can take.
Does Remote Work Really Attract Top Talent?
January 19, 2021
Our conversations with HR leaders and mid/senior-level executives indicate that in spite of the advantages of remote work, top performers have misgivings.
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 […]
Love It or Hate It, Some Covid-Era Changes to the Way We Work Should Stay – Gerard Koh of NCS on the new “Phygital” Workplace
September 30, 2020
Get comfortable in a “Phygital” work environment, or be left behind, says HR leader, Gerard Koh. Is remote work here to stay? Earlier this year, Covid-19 forced us to change the way we work. Since then, many leaders and employees, […]
Organisations Need a “Time Off” Culture to Prevent Burnout Among Remote Employees
September 15, 2020
Organisations all over the world have been grappling with how to best manage remote employees since Covid-19 mitigation measures were introduced a few months ago. While many employers were initially worried about maintaining productivity among remote workers, many other issues […]
Since Covid-19, we have seen more and more companies hire and onboard employees remotely. Remote work arrangements continue for many of them weeks or months later. While many of our candidates tell us that they are generally adjusting well, it […]