Posts in People and Leadership
How Can Companies Better Embrace the Workplace Fairness Legislation?

In Episode 2 of our "Fair or Not?" podcast series, our Managing Director, Evelyn Chow, and Jonathan Cho, Partner at Lee & Lee, delve deeper into Singapore's new Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL). They offer practical advice on how organisations can enhance their readiness by reassessing existing practices, stressing the importance of avoiding discriminatory practices and promoting workplace diversity to shape a fairer future of work for all.

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Navigating Singapore's New Workplace Fairness Legislation

Explore the key takeaways from our "Fair or Not?" inaugural podcast episode, where our Managing Director, Evelyn Chow, and Jonathan Cho, Partner at Lee & Lee, discuss Singapore's new Workplace Fairness Legislation. Gain an understanding of the motivations behind the legislation, its impact on employers and employees, and practical strategies for ensuring compliance.

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Hiring for Fintech: Soft, Transferable Skills Essential

As the finance industry undergoes unprecedented transformation, fueled in part by the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for fintech talent has surged. However, a significant skills gap exists. To address this challenge, employers are urged to widen their hiring criteria and consider candidates with transferable skills in order to diversify the talent pool for sustainable growth.

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5 Key Takeaways from AmCham Singapore’s Annual Manpower Survey

The 2023 Manpower Survey by Amcham Singapore unveils critical insights into the evolving HR landscape. As we usher in the new year, we have rounded up 5 key takeaways that will shape your talent strategy in 2024 and beyond. Read on for a glimpse into the future of attracting and retaining talent.

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Internal Mobility: A Win-Win Strategy

As the new year approaches, organisations are poised for an anticipated hiring surge. This signals a renewed focus on internal mobility and the importance of tapping into existing talent for new roles. This article explores the benefits and key elements of crafting a successful internal mobility strategy, highlighting its win-win impact for both companies and employees.

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DecodeHR Managing Director Receives Prestigious AmChamREPRESENT Award

DecodeHR's managing director, Evelyn Chow, has been awarded the AmChamREPRESENT Anchor Leadership Award in recognition of her exemplary leadership qualities. This accolade reinforces her commitment to transforming HR practices and making positive impacts within the HR community.

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High-Performance Culture: What You Need To Know

Imagine being part of an organisation that outperforms its peers in every aspect and also champions innovation, social responsibility, and ethical practices. While a high-performance culture has its allure, there are potential pitfalls to be aware of. Learn how a supportive and transparent environment, long-term goals, and effective performance coaching can help organisations foster a truly invigorating and sustainable high-performance culture that brings out the best in its people.

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Building Bonds Remotely

With hybrid working here to stay, companies must reframe traditional workplace ideas and prioritise building employee connections in the absence of shared physical workspaces. From virtual bonding activities to regular dialogue sessions, there are plenty of ways to keep your team connected and engaged.

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Rethinking Leadership Styles: Why Old Patterns Don't Work Anymore

The evolution of hybrid work patterns, the need to digitalise, and the growing importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion are significant forces driving the rethinking of leadership styles.

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Want to Achieve a Happier Workspace With More Committed Employees?

A strong company culture is the backbone of any successful organisation. Learn the importance of finding the right culture fit for your business in order to build a workplace where people thrive.

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When Leaders Need Coaches

Six in 10 managers say that the health crisis has hurt their mental wellbeing. The need for adaptation has created mounting pressures with 44% of managers leading remote working teams saying that hybrid arrangements left them burnt out.

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When Two HR Thought Leaders Connect Over Recruitment

The Talent Games CEO Paul Keijzer talks about the evolution of recruitment and how gamified assessments are upgrading candidate experiences, in a wide-ranging interview with DecodeHR Managing Director Evelyn Chow.

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“Radical Flexibility” at Work Sounds Great. But It May Not Be for Everyone

Letting employees determine where, when and how work is done is being put forth as what the future of work may look like. But context matters. Radical flexibility may not suit everyone. Our HR experts Evelyn Chow and Charlene Yong share their perspectives.

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Diversity and Inclusion: How to Be an Inclusive Leader

Inclusive leadership is increasingly important as a leadership quality which can foster Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace so that employees from diverse backgrounds can deliver their best at work. These are the 6 traits of inclusive leaders and concrete steps on how leaders can get there.

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Navigating the Great Resignation

Given the Great Resignation, a leader has to continually engage and motivate their employees so that they can give of the best of themselves at work, and stay on with the organisation. During the Mednefits RECHRGE podcast, our Managing Director Evelyn Chow shared insights on how leaders can do so.

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10 Reflections on Turning 10

Our Managing Director Evelyn Chow started DecodeHR in 2011 with no lofty ambitions. But a love of people – from working closely with partners and external clients, to carefully nurturing a close-knit team of passionate perfectionists – has given the small company the wings to fly above and beyond what she ever dreamt. She reflects on the journey.

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Digitalisation Drives AI Company’s Sales up 400% In a Year

In our first Partner Spotlight, X0PA AI’s Head of Sales Siddharth Somasundaran shared how the HR Tech start-up, which is powered by artificial intelligence, rode the digitalisation wave and overcame the challenges of remote sales engagement to drive a 400% surge in sales in one year.

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