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Welcome to this episode of HRadiO, where we will be discussing how organisations are rethinking hiring in a world where roles are evolving faster than ever.  As talent shortages continue and roles evolve quickly, employers are rethinking whether degrees, years of experience, and past job titles are the best indicators of future performance.   In this conversation, Sarah Gideon speaks with Gautam D...

Welcome to this edition of HRadiO! This episode takes us into the world of veterinary medicine - where science, compassion, and leadership come together in the care of our beloved pets. We’re shining the spotlight on Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital, a specialist veterinary and emergency centre founded with a mission to deliver evidence-based care while supporting pet families t...

Welcome to this edition of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO)! In this episode, Umairah Nasir speaks to James Walkden, General Manager and Cheryl Simon, Director of HR to explore how The Westin Singapore is prioritising employee wellness and inclusion at the heart of its daily operations. 

Did you know, that Dementia Singapore raised its retirement and re‑employment ages for employees nine years ahead of it becoming mandatory? Or that Securus, an SME, has built a learning framework so strong that one employee progressed from frontline work all the way to Service Quality Manager – made possible through a structured upskilling programme? These are the stories you need to know about if...

Welcome to this edition of HRadiO! This episode brings us inside the world of hospitality, where care, culture, and consistency take centre stage.  We’re shining the spotlight on Grand Hyatt Singapore — a hotel that’s not just reopening its iconic Grand Wing soon, but also leveraging this as an opportunity to reaffirm its five-decade legacy of being a people-first workplace.   In an era where digi...

Welcome to this edition of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s at the forefront of modern workplace strategies: flexible working arrangements (FWAs).  As of 1 December 2024, employers in Singapore have been asked to comply with the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexib...

Welcome to this episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership.    In this episode, Sarah Gideon speaks to Sheela Kosaraju, Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President, Legal, Ciena, on the topic of: “ Timeless strategies for cross-functional leadership and hiring right .”  We’ll explore how cross-functional c...

Welcome to this episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership.  In this edition, we’re discussing "The balance between cost effectiveness and high impact of talent mobility packages".  This discussion continues the exploration of the strategic balance between cost-effective employee mobility solutions...

Welcome to this episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership.   Over the course of a two-part podcast series on talent mobility, we will be exploring the strategic balance between cost-effective employee mobility solutions and career development in the ever-changing landscape, to eventually retain a strong tale...

Welcome to this episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership. In this edition, we’re discussing “The state of workplace fairness in Singapore.”  In August 2023, Singapore’s Government accepted the final set of 22 recommendations by the Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness. This was a huge milestone for em...

Welcome to another episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership. For this episode, we’ve partnered with leading financial information provider, Fitch Group, and we’re talking to Andy Jackson, CHRO, about the Group’s holistic approach to better support its people. In this episode, titled, “ Wellbeing is not an ‘...

The skills of modern leadership, such as strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience, and agility, have evolved owing to trends such as remote work, digital transformation, talent shortage, as well as economic uncertainty. Keeping these in mind, how can you as leaders build future-proof skills in your workforce – what tools are needed, what works, and what needs to be looked deeper into...

What makes a modern leader, and how have the most sought-after characteristics evolved over time? In this first episode of a 4-part Modern Leadership series, listen in as Gerard Koh, Vice President, People & Culture, NCS; and Raghav Gupta - Managing Director, Coursera APAC talk about the skills needed to influence and motivate the modern workforce, and how leaders can equip their people to thr...