You’ve heard it here before that networking through contacts is the most effective approach when job searching, but let us go into how exactly you as a job seeker can effectively network. Related: 5 Ways To Break The Ice At Networking Events For starters, effective networking involves building lasting relationships where both parties can help […]
Tensions with global headquarters (HQ) is causing a majority of leaders in Asia to resign from their companies and demand more money when switching jobs. According to a study by CEB and Russell Reynolds Associates, only 25% of leaders in Asia have high intentions to stay with their current employer, as compared to the 38% […]
Several years ago, I was consulting with a small venue in the entertainment industry. It was a 24/7 operation with about 500-600 employees. I was directing and providing them with a wide range of management and customer service training. As part of the assignment, I frequently attended the “Tuesday Morning Management Meeting,” attended by 30-40 […]
I’m sitting in front of my computer trying to think of a new way to say the same things I’ve already said a million times. Related: 4 Simple Ways To Overcome The Age Factor In Your Resume I think I’m beginning to feel border line preachy with my resume and cover letter advice. But I […]
If you work full-time, do you realize more than a third of your day revolves around work? Consider the time you spend preparing for work, traveling to and from work, and then actually at work. That’s a lot of time – too much time in my opinion if it’s all about just a paycheck. It’s […]
If you’re entering an established industry as a new person and looking at where you will get the most traction, it is wise to be strategic about it. It’s traction that leads to progress. Progress leads to the coveted freelance gig, the hot club’s stage, the entry-level position with serious growth potential, and eventually to […]
Tensions with global headquarters (HQ) is causing a majority of leaders in Asia to resign from their companies and demand more money when switching jobs. According to a study by CEB and Russell Reynolds Associates, only 25% of leaders in Asia have high intentions to stay with their current employer, as compared to the 38% […]
The regional editorial team at Human Resources magazine is delighted to announce that senior heads of HR from the admired firms Mastercard, Monsanto and Pfizer have committed to sharing their experiences with their peers at Asia’s biggest and most respected conference on talent management & human capital strategy, Talent Management Asia. “We are very pleased […]
Despite business leaders worldwide acknowledging the importance of corporate training in fostering organisational growth, bosses in Malaysia are still not harnessing the full potential of learning and development in their companies. According to a 2015 survey by Cegos, there was year-on-year drop in the number of employees trained in the country - from 93% in […]
G. Thiyagarajan, regional HR director, Danfoss APA believes that an HR practitioner needs to embrace the changes with positivity. He shares how leveraging on technology has helped the company improve the effectiveness of its talent management processes. Continuous innovation in information communication technologies (ICT) has brought complex challenges and opportunities for HR practitioners. Realising the […]