HR & Talent Management
Hong Kong court increases fines on contractors over fatal construction site accident Summary Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts has revised sentencing and significantly increased fines for contractors involved in a fatal construction accident in Yau Tong. The incident, on 14 December 2022, saw a worker fatally struck while dismantling an I-beam. Three contractors — […]
Up the ranks: Smith appoints Winnie Wong as HR Director for APAC Summary Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, has appointed Winnie Wong as Director of Human Resources for the APAC region. Based in Hong Kong, Wong will lead HR initiatives across offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Seoul, Tokyo, Penang and […]
Interview: How Tesla’s former DEI director, Kristen Kavanaugh, chose courage over fear Summary Kristen Kavanaugh, former DEI director at Tesla and Marine Corps veteran, describes how small, consistent acts of courage build resilient leadership. She reflects on personal “moments that mattered” (coming out after Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, challenging performative DEI, resisting harmful public commentary) […]
Here are your finalists for the HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2025, Singapore Summary The finalists for the HR Vendors of the Year (VOTY) Awards 2025 in Singapore have been announced. Now in its 20th year, the awards remain a key benchmark for HR solution providers across the region. The gala will take place […]
A16z founder Ben Horowitz says hesitation is ‘the worst thing’ leaders can do Summary Andreessen Horowitz cofounder Ben Horowitz told ‘Lenny’s Podcast’ that hesitation is the most destructive habit a leader can have. He said indecision ‘locks up the company’, undermines senior teams and creates a void where people jockey for power. Horowitz urged CEOs […]
‘People often call it talent, but I don’t agree’: Chovy unravels mystery behind his high CS mastery Summary Gen.G mid laner Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon says his exceptional creep score (CS) numbers come from study and preparation rather than pure, innate talent. In a recent AMA he explained that he researches champion power windows, thinks about […]
Consulting industry outlook: Entry-level workers could be hit by decadelong shake-up Summary The consulting profession appears to be entering a sustained period of restructuring that could compress the classic pyramid career model. Job postings in consulting have fallen since peaking in 2022, with Revelio Labs reporting a roughly 26% drop in sector listings in 2024. […]
Hill: Hammon’s patience pays off with Aces peaking for WNBA playoffs Summary Adam Hill profiles Becky Hammon’s Las Vegas Aces as they enter the WNBA playoffs on a torrid run. After a rocky midseason — including a 53-point home loss that left the team 14-14 — Hammon’s roster tinkering, role changes and defensive refocus have […]
God of War Gamers Torn Over Kratos’ Replacement Summary The God of War community is split over the idea of Kratos being replaced as the series’ lead, with many fans pointing to his deep association with the franchise dating back to the original trilogy and the character development added by the 2018 reboot and Ragnarok. […]
India Can Become a Global Automotive Supply Chain Leader: Maruti Suzuki’s Hisashi Takeuchi Summary Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, told the ACMA 65th Annual Session that India can become a trusted global partner in the automotive supply chain if industry players combine clear strategic intent with the country’s demand, talent […]
