Al-Futtaim Group (AFG), a multinational conglomerate covering industries such as retail, real estate, automotive, and more across regions recently won four prestigious accolades at the Asia Recruitment Awards Singapore 2020 virtual awards ceremony. These awards were: Most Innovative Recruitment Strategy-In-House – Bronze Most Successful Referral Scheme – Silver In-House Recruitment Team of the Year – Silver Most […]
PRESS RELEASE: Cornerstone Announces New Team In Middle East
SHANGHAI, CN October 19, 2020 – Cornerstone International Group, a global talent management firm, has introduced a new executive search and leader advisory team in the Middle East. Managing Partner and founder of Cornerstone Dubai is Stelios Pigadiotis, an experienced professional in enabling leaders and organizations to grow and reach their true potential. He has […]
79% of employees surveyed globally are in an ‘always on’ state of working
Employees around the world are continuing to feel the pressures of the pandemic, the latest Cigna COVID-19 Global Impact Study has revealed. In fact, 83% of people surveyed have said they are stressed, something that has remained consistent throughout the pandemic. More importantly, they survey noted that the ‘always on’ working rates have also remained high, with […]
Online check-ins: 5 questions to facilitate deeper conversations with your team
As we navigate the new normal of working from home and supervising teams remotely, communication is critical in managing work processes and supporting the well-being of employees. One practical step that supervisors can take is to schedule regular one-on-one performance check-in via voice or video call with team members. Supervisors should state up front that […]
China predicted to report 2.3% positive GDP growth: research
A European economic research report expects China to be the only major economy to report positive growth in 2020, The Global economy may contract for 4.4%, signaling a steady recovery for the world’s second-largest economy in the post-pandemic era. Among the world’s major economies, China is looking for a 2.3% growth this year, while the […]
Poised for great development
Two decades after the launch of the Western Development Strategy, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China recently announced a significant new step in promoting the large-scale development of the western region in the new era. which opens a new round of development and opening-up of the western region. For decades, the western […]
Talent Management Could Be a Fundamental Re-Set
The T-word is everywhere. Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Future of Talent, Talent Strategy. Are we just trying to put a classier label on the old HR? Not at all. Talent Management (to pick one) is everywhere because it is destined to be possibly the most comprehensive reset of the modern business organization. For at least […]
Battle underway between Hong Kong’s virtual banks and traditional lenders as four new players join the overcrowded market
Competition between traditional lenders and a new breed of branchless banks is heating up in Hong Kong as four new players join an overcrowded market in just two weeks. Ping An OneConnect Bank completed its three-month trial run and started operations on Tuesday, following Ant Bank (Hong Kong) on Monday and Mox Bank on September […]
Snapshot: Why it’s imperative for HR teams to be a proponent of leveraging technological tools
Carolynn Ang, experienced regional HR leader, is a huge advocate of technology, and she highly encourages HR leaders to embrace new technologies and try them out. Q How did you venture into HR? What drew you to it? It was such a change! I was in awe and admiration when I saw how HR colleagues (then at […]