HCS CEO's Comments: Wising up politically in an organisation

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:56:29 GMT

Mdm Ho Geok Choo, HCSCEO, says: "The 5 May 2012 edition of Business Times has an article about political savvy, titled 'The Corporate Cost of Poli...

Diverse workforce's ability to collaborate is a competitive advantage

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:52:41 GMT

Asia's competitive advantage lies in the "innate ability to collaborate" of its diverse workforce, says Sharon Koster, senior managing consultant for...

On-the-job training now replacing workshops

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:11:15 GMT

The global, regional and local trend in corporate training is moving towards restructuring the training and development function to be more process-f...

Interns should not be relegated to “making coffee”

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:14:31 GMT

Internship programmes should be broad based and cover as much as possible, and should be relevant to the student's course of study, Mr Woon Tai Hai, ...

Internships can be a win-win deal for companies and interns

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:20:33 GMT

Interns can be ambassadors for the company which provides them the training stint, says Mr Tan Yuh Woei, IT security vendor Symantec

What vexes Thai recruiters

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:16:15 GMT

Job-hopping, tech-savvy youth are proving difficult for Thai recruiters. Many companies are facing what can be called human capital nightmares. They ...

Raising employee motivation in Singapore

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:57:46 GMT

Based on research findings, international corporate training firm, AchieveGlobal, makes the following recommendations for raising employee motivation...

Eating at the desk can affect company productivity

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:02:38 GMT

Here is an interesting article from Taiwan, but the situations described therein can apply too to Singapore. Eating meals at the office desk is comm...

Thinktanks say high percentage of women in Asia opt out of senior management positions

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:57:22 GMT

Concrete measures are needed to address the “leaking pipeline” in the corporate world —i.e., many women opt out of their profession...

ST Report on HCS Engagement Survey

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:29:21 GMT

http://www.stjobs.sg/career-resources/hr-updates/survey-on-effective-engagement-in-workplace/a/61764 Survey on effective engagement in workplace ...

Which HR worry is widespread in the financial sector

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:50:59 GMT

Nearly 80% of banks and financial services companies in Singapore are worried that their best staff would be poached by competitors in the next 12 mo...

Should the HR department head be the right hand man of the CEO?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:45:56 GMT

What exactly is the image of the HRdepartment? Is the HRmanager a mere pen pusher, a compliance officer, or a strategist? In a recent series of l...

Technology affects work-life balance of most employees

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:24:55 GMT

The majority of employees in Singapore struggle to achieve a work-life balance as technology permeates daily lives, according to the Randstad Workmon...

Training ageing workers on new technology is a top concern

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:46:44 GMT

Companies in Singapore have cited training older workers on new technology as a key challenge, according to preliminary findings from a survey conduc...

Invitation to take part in first ever HCS Organisational Effectiveness Survey

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:12:48 GMT

HCS invites you to participate in this nation-wide survey on organisational effectiveness organized by HCS itself, Genos International, Thought Perfe...

Expectations of today's labour force: CoP 30 March

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:09:24 GMT

HCS CEO, Mdm Ho Geok Choo, highlighted what is expected of manpower today at a CoP session on 30 March. The topic was Challenges in Managing People...

Right leaders in right place with right behaviours to manage people in tomorrow's world:CoP 30 March

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:03:18 GMT

As organisations emerge from the global financial crisis, there needs to be a conscious move to ensure that people are at the heart of the organisati...

How should I handle a colleague who suffers from depression?

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:07:06 GMT

hi, all, I am new to the HR scene. I seek advice on how to handle a colleague who suffers from depression and has been on medication for the past 12...

Congratulations to WSQ HR Professional Diploma Graduands

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:39:31 GMT

HCS - WSQ HR Professional Diploma Graduation Ceremony , 23 Dec 2011

REGISTER NOW - HR NETWORKING - 17 January 2012

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:27:03 GMT

Date: 17 January 2011 - 9 am. to 12 Noon(Tea-breaks only) Venue : Peninsula Hotel, Coleman Street, Singapore - Orchid Room (Looby Level) Part...

What Drives Singaporeans to be Productive at Work

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:32:46 GMT

AE&Y Study ... technology and innovation: http://sbr.com.sg/hr-education/news/what-drives-singaporeans-be-productive-work

Hire for SKILL or for SPIRIT?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:11:40 GMT

Read this: Hire for SKILL or for SPIRIT? .. Fast Company http://www.fastcompany.com/1793369/hiring-for-skill-or-spirit

Communities of Practice(CoP) E-newsletter

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:24:58 GMT

This issue of Communities of Practices coincides with our first ever Human Capital Singapore Conference recently held on 6,7 July at Resorts World Se...

Boosting Organisational Performance through T-Shaped Management – How do you integrate knowledge and

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:19:15 GMT

Boosting Organisational Performance through T-Shaped Management – How do you integrate knowledge and ideas hidden across your company? Dat...

HCS Conference 2011 - Reflection Piece by ex-BT Editor

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:04:09 GMT

Reflection piece on the recentHCS CoP Conference 2011 @ RWSby former editor of Business Time. http://singaporegirl.wordpress.com/2011/08/07/not-enou...

PRODUCTIVITY BOOSTS - MAKE MOST OF IT (ST - 23 August 2011)

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:58:56 GMT

HARVARD economics don Dale Jorgenson has taught scores of global leaders, including Mr Ben Bernanke, who heads the United States central bank, the Fe...

TIPS on DEVELOPING GEN Y WOMEN

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:40:27 GMT

TIPS on DEVELOPING GEN Y WOMEN http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2011/05/12/five-tips-for-developing-gen-y-women/

Pro Singaporean Movement Gathers Momentum?!

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:23:27 GMT

By Channel NewsAsia, Updated: 05/08/2011 NTUC suggests ideas for "Singaporeans First" employment strategy NTUC suggests ideas for "Singaporeans Fir...

T-shaped Management for People and Organisational Excellence

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:28:27 GMT

HCS Conference 2011 : Programme (FYI)

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:16:39 GMT

http://www.hcsconference.com/hcs/programme.asp ...

HCS Conference 2011: Focus on Communities of Practice

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:14:21 GMT

http://www.hcsconference.com/hcs/community.asp ...

HCS Conference 2011 : Learning Visit to KTPH

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:11:56 GMT

Learning Visit to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Thursday, 7 July 2011, 3 – 6pm Located in Yishun, the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) is an inte...

HR Networking on 5 July 2011 - Developing Strategic Thinking in Organisations

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:18:28 GMT

Join this HR Netowrking in Singapore on 5 July 2011 (9 am to 12 noon followed by lunch): Date : Tuesday, 5 July 2011 Time : 8.30 a,m, to !2 noon...

Human Capital Singapore Conference 2011 @ RWS

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:31:39 GMT

For registration enquiries, please contact us at 6227 2445 or rsvp@hcsconference.com Visit http://www.hcsconference.com for more information If y...

SHRI CoP 27.5.11 : Managing Diversity in the Workplace

Mon, 30 May 2011 14:07:20 GMT

Group Pic on the Day of the Participants from the SHRI CoP.

Upcoming Foreign Worker Levy Changes – How Will It Affect Your Business? :

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:17:53 GMT

Upcoming Foreign Worker Levy Changes – How Will It Affect Your Business? Date: 27 Apr 2011 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Venue: IES AUDITORI...

Aspiring to HR

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:12:43 GMT

I just completed a public training for a core module in the WSQ HR Framework ie Measuring HR FunctionalEffectiveness this week. Some of the particip...

Innerpositiveness - Have You Heard This Term

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:16:01 GMT

If you have not .. attend this: Innerpostiveness Leadership Conference - 28 & 29 June 2011 - Singapore - http://www.hpc-event.com/ Brochure Here: ...

Employee Engagement

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:19:32 GMT

I have been conducting WSQ-HR training in the areas of Performance Management, Talent Management, Recruitment & Selection, Diversity etcand have had ...

IDENTIFY & DEVELOPING HI POTENTIALS - THE HOW

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:20:57 GMT

REGISTER NOW - HR ROUNDTABLE 6th April, 2011 8 am to 12 noon (Followed by Lunch) Singapore Recreation Club - THE RELISH B Connaught Drive, Singap...

HR Capability Package: Upcoming MFT 11-12 April 2011

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:31:41 GMT

SPRING SINGAPORE / WDA HR CAPABILITY PACKAGE FOR SMEs SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION OF SMES IN OUR ECONOMY The Singapore Department of Statisti...

National Wages Council Invites Views on NWC 2011/2012

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:16:29 GMT

Submit your views: http://mom.gov.sg/newsroom/Pages/PressReleasesDetail.aspx?listid=353 MK

INNOVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY FOR GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:15:52 GMT

INNOVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY FOR GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT A joint programme by Human Capital Singapore and Singapore Manufacturers' Federation High...

Breakfast Learning: 7 Apr 2011 (Talent Management and Succession Planning)

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:12:40 GMT

Breakfast Learning Date: 7 Apr 2011 Time: 9:00am - 11:00am 15 Hoe Chiang Road #24-00, Tower 15, Singapore 089316 Of Talent Mana...

HR Admin Training Preview : 21 March 2011

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:09:33 GMT

HR WSQ HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATPRS TRAINING PROGRAMME A joint programme by Human Capital Singapore and e2i (Employment and Employability Institute...

DOG in JAPAN watches over ailing friend - How TOUCHING !!!

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:16:15 GMT

View this: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/what-is-buzzing/dog-japan-watches-over-ailing-friend-20110317-042033-011.html

: 7-8 March2011

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:01:03 GMT

This HR Capability Package provides the framework to develop the capability of the SMEs to systematically manage six key HR areas: manpower...

CEO Rountable Series "Competing at Global Level – Levelling up Human Capital Capabilities" 1Mar2011

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:30:47 GMT

Competing at Global Level – Levelling up Human Capital Capabilities Date: 1 Mar 2011 Time: 8.30 am to 11.00 am 15 Hoe Chiang Road #23-01, ...

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:20:57 GMT

HR WSQ Qualifications provided by Human Capital Singapore People management skills for corporate leaders, HR practitioners and managers Human Cap...

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Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:57:03 GMT

Facilitators of HCS Communities of Practice - pilot project