Undoubtedly, talent management has been on the list of senior executive’s worry list for some time now. Finding a way to accurately measure performance and give meaningful feedback that has a positive impact on productivity has been one of HR leader’s top priorities. The traditional performance rating system—with its annual goal setting and review period—is, simply put, no longer effective. Sibel Bostancı Celebi, Regional Learning & Development Leader for the Middle East-North Africa-Turkey ...
Nov 30, 2017•14 min
At the heart of innovation is diversity. A diverse employee populace is a creative one with a wealth of unique ideas that ultimately lead to better and more improved products and services. This also creates a more interesting and fulfilling work environment where employees feel engaged and valued. But organisations are in the midst of major transformations. Digital has disrupted everything, and the new norm is change. With business attention focused on things like AI, how can something like dive...
Nov 16, 2017•14 min
Most of us strive for a well-balanced work and personal life. But with the lines between the two continuing to blur, organisations have placed a huge emphasis on wellness programs. The aim of these programs is to help employees create a healthier self, because healthier people are usually happier, and are definitely more productive. But the uptake of such programs in markets like Japan has been surprisingly low. Stephane Voyer, Senior Vice-President Human Resources at LVMH Japan, discusses emplo...
Nov 02, 2017•12 min
With HR technology investments growing, especially with cloud computing, artificial intelligence, mobile technologies, payroll and rewards, what will be the overall impact on the human resources function? ChapmanCG’s Stella Strazdas and Oscar Fuchs discuss how today’s technology-driven culture is re-shaping human resources.
Oct 19, 2017•13 min
Organisations today operate in a global environment, but when it comes to talent, local labour markets have different dynamics. In order to balance strong global HR strategies, companies need to build flexibility into HR so it can be tailored for local markets. ChapmanCG’s Stella Strazdas and Oscar Fuchs discuss the importance of effective collaboration between corporate HR and local HR experts.
Oct 05, 2017•12 min
Adopting a global mindset involves cultivating curiosity, exploration, listening, asking questions, seeking feedback and reflection. As global roles become more complex and unpredictable, leaders who proactively develop a global mindset are more likely to face ambiguity with the optimism and openness that is needed to drive organisations forward on an international stage. ChapmanCG’s Stella Strazdas and Oscar Fuchs discuss why mindset matters in global careers.
Sep 21, 2017•14 min
Good HR leaders exemplify the respected values of business acumen and have a strong ability to connect. Yet, it’s rare to cross paths with great HR leaders whose perspectives suggest a more nuanced combination of curiosity, collaboration and the ability to stretch thinking by looking beyond silos. The HR leadership role has the potential to be the most impactful of all leadership positions—one that balances design, strategy and culture. ChapmanCG’s Oscar Fuchs and Stella Strazdas offer some valu...
Sep 07, 2017•7 min
The rise of artificial intelligence, cognitive computing and machine learning has brought on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. These and other emerging trends are altering industries, businesses, professions and jobs at an unprecedented scale. Silvia Hernandez, Partner People Advisory Services at EY, discusses some of the implications of the revolution and how organisations can effectively ride the wave of innovation and disruption.
Aug 24, 2017•5 min
How can organisations leverage the social media ecosystem in China to boost employer branding? Anne-Marie McCaughan, APAC Head of Employer Branding and Recruitment at Henkel and Beecher Ashley-Brown, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President at AJINGA.com discuss the growing influence of WeChat in China.
Aug 10, 2017•21 min
Social networking and the increasing use of technology to solve business issues has necessitated that HR redefine itself—yet again. Global, organisation-wide transformation and digitisation projects has led HR to the role of internal talent consultant—a team that helps business leaders create strategic plans around how they attract, develop, and—dare I say it—“share” their talent to achieve organisational objectives. Addie van Rooij, Vice President HR Global People Operations at Hewlett Packard ...
Aug 03, 2017•13 min
According to the Oxford Economics, China’s labour costs are only 4% cheaper than that of the US’s. And because China no longer enjoys its once cheap labour and capital, it must now switch focus to productivity as more and more MNCs rely on China for profit. But what can HR leaders do to affect productivity in their organization? And what tools do they have at their disposal if they can? Ben Davies speaks with Yi Wang, Vice President & Area HR Director at GlaxoSmithKline, about China’s challe...
Jul 27, 2017•9 min
There’s a lot of talk about millennials in the workplace. Some employers are excited about this tech-savvy employee base, while others are unsure how best to interact with them. And to make matters more confusing, there’s contrasting reports about what millennials want from an employer. Are they motivated by pay? Creative and open cultures? Less hierarchical structures? Or do they simply want a seat at the table—more control over the types of work they do and when and where they do it? Perhaps i...
Jun 01, 2017•16 min
Talent analytics is a critical part of HR's role and provides facts and figures that support key decisions, thus removing the 'gut feel' from the talent process. Mayank Bhatnagar, Head of Human Resources for GE Capital Aviation Services, discusses the impact of digitisation on talent acquisition and how it's leading to better business results.
Mar 23, 2017•10 min
What can HR leaders in Asia and Europe learn from each other? What practices in one region would be helpful in the other? Julie Harrison, Allianz’s Chief HR Officer, Asia, discusses talent management in both regions, with a focus on differences and cross regional learning opportunities. Divider by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Mar 16, 2017•8 min
In today’s business climate, employees have learned to expect change. But even if that change isn’t managed well, it can impact employee engagement, which can in turn slow business performance. HR leaders need to be able to not only accept change, but anticipate it so that they can better help employees through it. Alex Price, HR of Head for Financial Crime Compliance at Standard Chartered Bank discusses the strategy for sustaining a global change agenda. Divider by Chris Zabriskie is licensed u...
Mar 09, 2017•7 min
Dr. Daniels Dirks, CEB’s Consulting Director and Head of HR Consulting EMEA, discusses why so many change projects fail and how to approach change more effectively. For more on Dr. Daniel Dirks' research check out his white paper: http://ceburl.com/1rng Divider by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
Mar 02, 2017•11 min
Human Resources has made significant changes in the last five to ten years. Technology has allowed more operational and transactional work to be automated, created more direct lines of communication with employees, and allowed HR to close the gap between itself and the business. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Rachael Pogson, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition & HR Central at Seagate Technology discusses the future of HR and other changes on the horizon. Divider by Chris Zab...
Feb 23, 2017•11 min
Human Resources has made significant changes in the last five to ten years. Technology has allowed more operational and transactional work to be automated, created more direct lines of communication with employees, and allowed HR to close the gap between itself and the business. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Rachael Pogson, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition & HR Central at Seagate Technology discusses the future of HR and other changes on the horizon. Divider by Chris Zab...
Feb 16, 2017•15 min
A skilled and diverse workforce is key to increasing innovation, productivity and workplace agility. Amanda Vaughan, Global Human Resources Director at AXA Partners & AXA Assistance discusses the impact of diverse and inclusive environments.
Jan 26, 2017•10 min
What factors influence employees’ decisions about whether or not to voluntarily engage in innovative behaviour? For organisations interested in encouraging their employees to generate and implement new ideas, a good place to start is to make it ‘safe’ to present and try new ideas, question assumptions, make suggestions, and challenge the status quo. Jay Chan, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at United Overseas Bank discusses the importance of engaging employees on inn...
Jan 20, 2017•9 min
The pharmaceutical industry is evolving at lightning speed. Companies within the industry have a unique set of challenges that require their businesses to have a level of responsiveness and agility never seen before. Catherine Blachère, Head of Human Resources, Intercontinental Region at Bristol-Myers Squibb discusses the need for HR innovation within the pharmaceutical industry.
Jan 12, 2017•9 min
Dr. Christian Schmeichel, Senior VP and COO of Global HR at SAP, talks to Ben Davies and Frieder Rummel of ChapmanCG about driving innovation as part of SAP HR’s digital transformation.
Dec 22, 2016•10 min
The healthcare landscape is transforming at a rapid pace. HR leaders within the industry are constantly having to evaluate ways to improve HR systems and processes that will leverage existing best practices and reduce costs, while partnering with business leaders to identify future leaders. Krish Iyer, Regional HR Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa at Kantar Health discusses HR innovation within the healthcare industry.
Dec 15, 2016•10 min
HR leaders who have spent time outside of their home market naturally bring diversity to both their international posting as well as their home country when they return. Emanuele Celani, Regional Vice President of HR for RB, North America discusses the value of going global.
Dec 08, 2016•13 min
It’s ironic that HR leaders spend so much time thinking about the career growth and development of the individuals they support, but oftentimes neglect their own. Sue Gannon, Vice President Human Resources, America's & Global Marketing at Beam Suntory discusses the importance for HR leaders to gain a diverse background of experiences.
Dec 01, 2016•15 min
The pendulum for economic expansion has shifted to the Middle East and Africa, necessitating the development of global HR and business leaders with local roots. This has given the Middle East and Africa an unprecedented seat at the strategy table and we are seeing these leaders begin to set the global agenda. Darin Pauley, HR Director for Eastern & African Growth Markets at GE Healthcare, discusses the changing landscape of HR in growth markets.
Nov 24, 2016•13 min
Today’s HR leaders must be well prepared to respond to rapidly changing workforce dynamics. Rajita D’Souza, Vice President HR, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Goodyear discusses the diverse skill-set required of successful HR leaders.
Nov 15, 2016•11 min
A strong succession plan provides a road map for future leadership and includes direction on how internal talent will be developed. Murray Smith, Vice President - Human Resources, Asia Pacific at Ecolab discusses effective succession planning.
Nov 10, 2016•11 min
E-commerce disrupted the consumer goods industry and at one time was seen as the death of the traditional retail environment. However, organisations have realised that the two can operate in tandem. Eleanor Thorp, Head of HR & Recruiting at Sephora Digital, SEA discusses HR and talent strategies for the digital marketplace.
Nov 08, 2016•9 min
Human-like intelligence is increasingly being used in the next generation tools and applications used by HR. Data-driven cognitive systems are offering an alternative to human intuition to select employees and determine their working styles. And, HR leaders are using cognitive systems to support workforce decision making. Susan Steele, Executive Partner, Global Talent & Change Center of Competency at IBM discusses how cognitive computing is impacting HR.
Nov 03, 2016•12 min
