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Oracle, CrimsonLogic amongst best places to work in Singapore
Human Capital Management

Oracle, CrimsonLogic amongst best places to work in Singapore

CrimsonLogic and Oracle, alongside others, have been recognised as top workplaces in Singapore by HR Asia, following a survey of over 8,000 employees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019
Allianz executive swap program creates stronger company culture
Human Capital Management

Allianz executive swap program creates stronger company culture

Allianz's new HR programme lets senior executives shadow colleagues, fostering stronger company culture and better collaboration across global operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Noise pollution is the new second-hand smoke
Unified Communications

Noise pollution is the new second-hand smoke

ow loud is our phone call? Can you hear your co-worker's music through their headphones? Do you need to have that meeting in a public area of the office?.

By David Piggott • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Workplace culture stories

Are you eligible for ACC’s workplace injury prevention subsidy?
Risk & Compliance

Are you eligible for ACC’s workplace injury prevention subsidy?

Manufacturers with 6 to 99 staff can now tap ACC funding for safety advice as workplace injuries remain a major risk in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
Are the millennials right about Artificial Intelligence?
Robotics

Are the millennials right about Artificial Intelligence?

Firms risk missing AI’s biggest gains unless younger staff push change, as the technology is set to reshape jobs rather than erase them.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Five types of employees that could be wreaking havoc on your company
Human Capital Management

Five types of employees that could be wreaking havoc on your company

Poor retention may be driven by five disruptive employee types, from micromanagers to toxic superstars, which push colleagues out.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019
Unprecedented triple tie at NZ safety awards
Disaster Recovery

Unprecedented triple tie at NZ safety awards

More than 400 guests applauded as mental health and wellbeing took centre stage, with three winners sharing one award for the first time.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
The one trait all remote workers need and how to cultivate it
Human Capital Management

The one trait all remote workers need and how to cultivate it

Regular thanks can improve remote workers’ sleep and morale, while also cutting sick days and strengthening team commitment.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Conquering stress and a heavy workload
Data Analytics

Conquering stress and a heavy workload

High workloads can damage health and performance, but managers can cut stress by delegating, pacing tasks and taking regular breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
How Australia is ending a culture of workplace bullying
Human Capital Management

How Australia is ending a culture of workplace bullying

A new risk-management tool could help employers tackle bullying earlier, as the behaviour costs Australia up to USD $36 billion a year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
Look out for your workmate – it could save their life
Hybrid & Remote Work

Look out for your workmate – it could save their life

In New Zealand’s construction sector, a simple check-in from colleagues is being urged as a potentially life-saving response to mounting suicide risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Your culture will make or break your business
Human Capital Management

Your culture will make or break your business

Culture failures are now visible to customers and investors, and data show they can hit productivity, retention and profits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Learning safely from our mistakes
eLearning

Learning safely from our mistakes

Safer training is helping staff absorb lessons better as Aurecon uses virtual reality to let workers practise risky scenarios without real-world harm.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Emojis in the workplace struggle to span generations
Emoji

Emojis in the workplace struggle to span generations

New research reveals the generation gap when it comes to the use of emojis at work, with mixed perceptions about their appropriateness.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Three ways to deal with underperforming workers
Human Capital Management

Three ways to deal with underperforming workers

Managers can curb slipping performance by opening with support, then clarifying expectations and the reasons behind the decline.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Five toxic things that should never come out of a manager’s mouth
Human Capital Management

Five toxic things that should never come out of a manager’s mouth

Staff morale and productivity can suffer when managers use blame, denial or dismissive language in the workplace.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2019
Studies reveal concerning statistics on workplace bullying and harassment
Human Capital Management

Studies reveal concerning statistics on workplace bullying and harassment

A new WorkSafe focus means only the most serious bullying claims are likely to be investigated, despite annual reports from up to one in three workers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Worker fatally crushed by container swinglift
Risk & Compliance

Worker fatally crushed by container swinglift

WorkSafe says the transport sector’s toll is rising after a teenage worker was killed in a container unloading accident, with Altranz fined.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 24th Mar 2019