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Human Resources

Leadership Development in Vietnam

Leadership Development in Vietnam

Dr. Gareth Craze, Founder, and Head Executive Coach at Energeia Coaching, conducted formal interviews with 20 executives and leaders in Vietnam and abroad to understand leadership development now and in the future in Vietnam. This raised a couple of open empirical questions for me: is LD among companies operating in Vietnam emphasized to the degree it is in other countries? And, if it is, is it being done so in a way that is consistent with globally- established standards of best practice? Darwin Smith, the former CEO of Kimberly-Clark (owners of the Kleenex and Huggies brands, among others), once said..
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Empowering Organizations with Inclusive Leadership and DEI

Empowering Organizations with Inclusive Leadership and DEI

Leaders have a significant impact on the ability of their organizations to foster inclusive cultures and practices. Inclusive leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are closely interconnected. There is a global trend towards DEI, and organizations across the Asia Pacific and worldwide are increasingly recognizing the importance of prioritizing an inclusive approach to their leadership strategy. Inclusive leadership refers to a leadership style that values diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. This now extends beyond traditional demographic characteristics such as race, gender, and ethnicity, encompassing visible and invisible differences such as diverse leadership and thinking styles, religious backgrounds,..
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The Need for Upskilling and Reskilling

Technological advancements have made many jobs obsolete and created a demand for new skills, leading to an increasing need for upskilling and reskilling. After the pandemic, this need further accelerated, with many industries undergoing significant changes and transformations. Workers who lack emerging skills risk becoming irrelevant and may face difficulty finding employment opportunities both within and outside their organization. Organizations that fail to invest in the upskilling and reskilling of their workforce also risk falling behind their competitors or stagnation. Finding ways to give new skills to existing workers offers numerous benefits and creates win-win situations for both organizations and..
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Feedback Doesn’t Work If What You Need is to Move Forward

Scientists are still debating whether and to what extent language affects our perceptions. However, it’s not far-fetched to think that the vocabulary we use every day can influence how we see our world.  For example, experiments have shown that Russian speakers are better than their English counterparts when it comes to identifying and distinguishing lighter and darker shades of blue. This is because in the Russian language there is no general “blue”, only the specific terms for the different tones.  Do these experiments imply that we can rewire our brain by changing our terminology? I believe the answer is “Yes”.  ..
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Transform or Die – Take a Fresh Look at Your Corporate Organisation Before Its Too Late

News about the pandemic may be waning, but this era of torrential change is far from over. Transformation is now more than just a buzzword; it’s an issue of survival. Colin Blackwell from Hyperion Fintech reports that “it’s about time to embrace it.” By Colin Blackwell We’re living in an era of transformation.  From health crises to supply chain issues to shifting employee mindsets, the world of work is more volatile and unpredictable than ever before. However, one thing has grown significantly clearer over the last few years - companies have to continuously modernise to remain relevant. A few years..
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Tomorrow’s Workspaces Today

Building a flexible future together The questions we’ve all been asking ourselves about work are not especially new but have been given extra impetus in the wake of the pandemic.  There’s one word that underpins all the big questions: flexibility. An enforced period of working from home has opened employer and employee eyes to the benefits and drawbacks of new ways of working for large segments of society.  This article shares an informed view on working from the office and home including some of the key pros and cons. There is a strong focus on what employers can do to..
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What’s The Right Way To Terminate Employees In Vietnam?

Human resource and labour compliance in Vietnam is one of the most troublesome areas for international investors operating in Vietnam. Vietnamese Labour Laws are drafted with the core concept of protecting employees, and therefore the ability to cease employment relationships in Vietnam is not always straightforward (or even permissible) in many cases.  So how do you navigate the difficult, but sometimes necessary, task of terminating an employee’s contract? Obligations for Terminating Labour Contracts in Vietnam To understand the complexity of the labour laws, one must first be familiar with the basic rules summarised below.  When a definite term contract (for..
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Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plans Can Help You Attract Expat Staff

Companies with overseas operations typically offer health insurance to expat staff. Offering this highly valuable perk in your compensation package can pay huge dividends in terms of attracting the best talent and keeping them happy while away from home.  A good insurance package has additional benefits for you and your potential staff:   ●  Bolsters recruitment and retention ●  Can be included on a VAT invoice without paying 10% tax ●  Cost of health insurance is tax-exempt in many jurisdictions ●  Group plans are generally better than individual plans: ○  More plan choices ○  Pre-existing condition coverage ○  Significant group discounts..
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Maintaining a Strong Corporate Culture Remotely

Despite the majority of MNCs in Vietnam encouraging people to work from home since the Covid-19 outbreak, it is still relatively new to us here. This has meant that leaders have had to get creative and learn quickly to ensure that their corporate culture doesn’t suffer. In the office, in practical terms, it’s easier to have face-to-face meetings to discuss something, and leaders have more hands-on control. But with employees working remotely, it’s harder to measure performance, so many organizations are using technology, competency frameworks, and KPIs to analyze performance and productivity. It’s essential to empower employees too, so at..
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Working Women – Unleashing The Full Potential Of The Remarkable Women Of Vietnam Is Good For Business And Good For The Country

By Irene Ohler When Mr. Anh, CEO of a Vietnamese tech company told the all-male board of his company that he had decided to promote a woman as his successor, he was met with the immediate question: Why? He says he came up against prejudices, had to justify his decision a lot, and provide a lot of reasons ‘why’. “It took double the time for lots of challenging questions. For a man, I would just get technical questions,” said Anh. When I asked him why he wanted to promote this colleague to become his successor he replied: “I trust her...
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Utilizing Generative AI to Achieve Balance in the Workplace

By Rick Yvanovich Founder & CEO TRG International The modern workplace is undergoing rapid transformation as organizations adapt to new challenges and embrace innovative solutions. Generative AI can support life and workplace balance in various ways: Facilitating hybrid work by automating routine tasks and fostering collaboration, allowing employees to better manage their work and personal life commitments. Supporting health awareness by monitoring employee well-being, providing personalized resources, and promoting a culture that encourages self-care and mental health. Enhancing DEI efforts by identifying and addressing biases in the workplace, creating an inclusive environment where employees from diverse backgrounds feel valued and..
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Adding Value To Your Search

One of the things that can frustrate clients about recruitment is time, because they can’t afford to waste it. Many recruiters apply quantity over quality, matching keywords from job descriptions to CVs in their database, then sending as many as they can to their client in the hope that one hits the target. Sometimes, they get it right of course, but it’s a low conversion rate and their client must evaluate dozens of CVs themselves, which is not cost-effective, in all meanings, particularly if they are hiring for several roles. A good executive search firm will only need to recommend..
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