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LEADERSHIP

Make It Your Own: How HR Leadership Can Drive an Inclusive and Productive Hybrid Work Environment

August 5, 2021

While some organizations have been keen to get their full workforce back on site, others have adopted a hybrid work environment (or even a fully remote one) to respond to the changing demands of the organization, and more importantly, its people...

CULTURE

Employee Experience: Top 3 Changes You Need To Know

November 25, 2020

We live in an 'experience' economy where people expect a high level of customer experience from the brands they buy from and from the same organizations they work with. When we talk of future-proofing our organization and the ongoing health crisis we are faced with today, there is no question that...

LEADERSHIP

Ways to Navigate Change Through an Extended Workplace Design

April 23, 2020

Leading in crisis requires agility in our response. As entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban said, "How they respond is going to define their brand for decades. If you rushed in and somebody got sick, you were that company. If you didn’t take care of your employees...

LEADERSHIP

How Are HR Leaders Driving Culture and Productivity in Today's Crisis

April 7, 2020

The workforce of the future has arrived. What pushed it to the edge was not a millennial generation, nor the rapid rise of technology, but rather a crisis so unprecedented that companies had to ensure employee health and safety above all...

CULTURE

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Employee Experience

November 21, 2019

As companies push for greater retention, increased revenue and higher return on investment, the focus on the employee becomes even more crucial. The most successful organizations recognize that excellent products and solutions begin with an excellent employee experience...

LEADERSHIP

Becoming A Person of Value: 2019 Commencement Speech at the De La Salle University

October 21, 2019

I am humbled and honored to have been invited to deliver the commencement address at one of the Philippines' top universities, and my alma mater: De La Salle University...

EMPLOYER BRANDING

5 Numbers that Matter to Talent Acquisition Success

September 8, 2019

Finding the right person for the right role isn't always easy—it's part art and part science. As companies continue to evolve their talent acquisition practices, I believe there are a few metrics that, if tracked and used right..

EMPLOYER BRANDING

4 Ways To Get Executive Buy-in For Your Employer Brand

April 1, 2019

Behavior follows buy-in—that is, most people must try something that works before they accept that it is beneficial; if they see the results, then they believe that it is the right thing to do and it fuels further action and support.

EMPLOYER BRANDING

Crawl Before You Run: How To Take Your Employer Brand To Social Media

September 20, 2018

I often encounter customers who have a “go big or go home” mindset when it comes to social media. They are inspired by creative videos they’ve seen online or case studies which tell them that real impact comes from...

EMPLOYER BRANDING

Top Employer Branding Pitfalls to Avoid

April 12, 2018

With the changing talent landscape and the evolution of emerging market companies as global giants, it is no wonder that capturing hearts and minds of candidates and employees alike is now a...

EMPLOYER BRANDING

Reap What You Sow with Employer Branding

January 18, 2017

For better or for worse, your employer brand is how you are perceived as a place of work—whether by your employees, applicants, leaders or customers. While there are prescribed steps to building a perception...

EMPLOYER BRANDING

10 Ways to Spot An Employer Branding Ninja

November 9. 2016

With the ever-changing needs of today's workforce, people managers face new challenges in order to attract, engage and retain their talent. From establishing a human capital strategy to organising team buildings to counseling employees, people managers wear...

HR TECH

6 HR Technology Insights That Impact Your People Strategy

March 18, 2016

I have been to many global HR events. I've seen many HR innovators and leading practitioners from all over the world share insights on the future of HR Technology. I've learned that there's one thing for sure - as HR emerges as the priority for growth of organizations, technology will...