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Singapore to close all non-essential workplaces

3rd Apr 2020 by Mint Kang in Employee Relations, #COVID-19

As cases grow despite the steady ramping up of precautions and restrictions, Singapore’s government is taking the major step of closing businesses until the end of the month.

Role of 'identity' in creating an inclusive org

5th Apr 2020 by Ambica Saxena in Diversity, Life @ Work, #GuestArticle, #EachForEqual

It’s not always as simple as viewing new generations entering the workplace through the lens of their gender, sexuality or class. The most innovative workplaces are the ones that help individuals harness the entire power of their identities and give them safety to be authentic.

Covid-19: Reimagining Workplace Relationships

3rd Apr 2020 by Chee Tung Leong in Life @ Work, #COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic is changing everything about the way we work. And these changes may last long after the coronavirus itself has passed. What should we be most concerned about?

How governments are responding to COVID-19

2nd Apr 2020 by Abid Hasan in Leadership, #COVID-19

COVID-19 has impacted the world economy badly, brought many businesses to a halt and left employees in a state of flux. As three billion people get placed under a lockdown, governments across the globe are not leaving any stone unturned to manage the situation with relief packages, compensations and schemes.

Funding & acquisitions in the HR tech & work space

1st Apr 2020 by Shweta Modgil in HR Technology, #FundingAndInvestment, #MergersAndAcquisitions

In the fourth quarter, February was a busy month for players in the HR Tech and Worktech space with many acquisitions and fund raisings taking place.

McKinsey & Co.'s Vasudha Agarwal on D&I

31st Mar 2020 by Mastufa Ahmed in Diversity, #EachForEqual

Vasudha Agarwal, the Regional Inclusion & Diversity Recruiting Lead, Asia-Pacific, McKinsey & Company, in an interaction with People Matters, shares her take on how diversity and inclusion can enhance financial performance for businesses, while talking about the larger D&I landscape, inclusive leadership, and more.

Diversity must disrupt thinking: EY's Gitanjali

30th Mar 2020 by Mint Kang in Diversity, #EachForEqual

Diversity must be purposeful, and it must disrupt thinking without disrupting action, says EY partner Gitanjali Ponnappa.

Gender equality in Asia might get uncomfortable

29th Mar 2020 by Prof. Richard R. Smith in Diversity, #EachForEqual

We did a study to take a closer look at gender equality across more than 900 companies and nearly 500,000 survey respondents.

Kantar's Vikki Leach on D&I as business case

28th Mar 2020 by Mastufa Ahmed in Diversity, #EachForEqual

Vikki Leach, the Global Head, Inclusion and Diversity at Kantar, shares intriguing insights on the larger picture of D&I, the business case, and instilling inclusion into organizational strategy, in an interaction with People Matters.

Standard Chartered Bank's Meena Anand on D&I

27th Mar 2020 by Mastufa Ahmed in Diversity, #EachForEqual

Malaysia is the first country in the region to set a gender target board for locally listed companies, but progress is slower than we all would have liked, says Meena Anand, Managing Director and Head HR, Global Business Services, Standard Chartered Bank, in an interaction with People Matters.