HR & Talent Management
17 arrested in Singapore for suspected illegal employment and false work pass declarations Summary Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced on 2 September that 17 people were arrested for suspected illegal employment and making false declarations in work pass applications. Authorities say the suspects were allegedly part of a syndicate hiring foreign performing artistes to […]
Hong Kong LegCo has voted down the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill Summary On 10 September 2025, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) voted down the Second Reading of the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill. The result was 14 votes in favour, 71 against and one abstention. The Bill — gazetted on 11 July 2025 — […]
Up the ranks: Paul van Rotterdam steps up as HR Director at Pirata Group Summary Paul van Rotterdam has been promoted to Human Resources Director at Pirata Group, effective September 2025. He will lead the People team and oversee the full employee journey — from hiring and onboarding to training, engagement and offboarding. In his […]
Families in Singapore welcoming a third child will benefit from $1,000 in Large Family LifeSG Credits until the child turns 6 Summary Singapore’s Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) has begun disbursing Large Family LifeSG Credits (LFLC) to eligible families with three or more children. Each eligible third and subsequent Singapore citizen child aged […]
More Than a Personal Decision: A Relational Theory of Quiet Quitting Summary This article develops a relational theory of “quiet quitting” that shifts focus from individuals alone to the social contexts in which they operate. The authors offer an integrative definition of quiet quitting (three features: perceived encroachment on well-being, deliberate protest, and strategic calibration) […]
The science behind what makes or breaks a team Summary This piece from Perry Timms (PTHR) explores ‘choice dynamics’ — the everyday, often invisible decisions that shape team outcomes. Drawing on behavioural science, social psychology and classic team research, the article identifies seven micro-choices teams repeatedly make (voice vs silence, step forward vs step back, […]
Lessons from the depths: What OceanGate teaches us about toxic leadership Summary The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) report links toxic leadership at OceanGate to the 2023 Titan submersible implosion, identifying patterns such as prioritising profit over safety, silencing dissent and allowing fatal risks to go unchallenged. Fran Pestana explains how toxic […]
2025 Culture Pioneer Awards shortlist announced Summary The Culture Pioneers team has revealed the shortlist for the 2025 Culture Pioneer Awards. Against a backdrop of AI disruption, economic pressure, legislative change and rising employee expectations, organisations and leaders who have prioritised people and culture are being recognised for tangible, positive workplace change. The shortlist covers […]
Have you forgotten that you have two jobs? Summary Quentin Millington argues that every employee — and HR in particular — has two jobs: the visible, task-oriented functional job and a quieter, relational job focused on building connections. While functional duties (payroll, recruitment, policy, performance management) are measurable and prioritised, relational work (casual conversations, empathy, […]
Five barriers to good listening habits Summary This piece from HRZone (Dani Bacon, Distinction Business Consulting) argues that poor listening — not poor speaking — is often the root of workplace communication problems. Genuine listening is framed as a leadership practice that builds trust, psychological safety and better decision-making. The article outlines five common barriers […]
