Category: Blog

  • Drive Your Succession Planning Strategy with Talent Pools

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    Succession planning is essential for businesses to tap their internal talent pool, and avoid the risk and expense of external hiring. Using the talent pool approach, you can drive your succession planning strategy with the much needed flexibility as your business grows, changes, and develops. A study conducted by the Corporate Leadership Council found that…

  • Your HR Guide on Best Practices for Building Talent Pools

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    In today’s competitive job market, finding great talent isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about being prepared. One of the best ways to stay ahead is by building a talent pool. This guide will explore what a talent pool is, why it’s crucial for your business, and how to create and manage one effectively. Research has…

  • 6 Elements of an Effective Talent Acquisition Strategy

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    Talent acquisition is more than just a sophisticated way of recruiting. It is a strategic approach to identifying, attracting, and onboarding top talent to efficiently and effectively meet dynamic business needs. Learn more about how beneficial a talent acquisition strategy is to your company with these 6 key elements. Experiencing a sudden and unexpected vacancy…

  • 5 Steps and Tools to Identify, Develop, and Retain HiPos

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    Gartner research has shown that HiPos exert 21% more effort compared to non-HiPos. At the same time, CEB states that the turnover rate of HiPos is 30% and more than 50% of organizations are ineffective at identifying, managing, and retaining top talent. Do you have what it takes for HiPo identification and management? High potential…

  • Your Guide to Designing an Effective 360 Feedback Process

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    360 feedback is an excellent way to provide holistic feedback to an employee. Yet, establishing one is challenging due to the sensitive nature of multi-rater feedback. This article explores the steps in designing an effective feedback process. Employees today know that in order to be successful in the current workforce, they need more opportunities for…

  • The Beginner’s Guide to Psychometric Tests

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    Ever hired someone who seemed like the perfect fit, only to regret it later? It’s a scenario all too familiar in the corporate world, but there’s a secret weapon to assist with hiring the right people for the right roles: psychometric testing.  Far from being just another HR trend, psychometric tests offer a scientific approach…

  • Conducting 360-Degree Feedback in the ‘New Normal’

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    Organisations in the post-COVID era find it harder to manage performance. Implementing the 360-degree feedback system can help to narrow these gaps. “You can’t handle the truth!” was the famous line delivered by Jack Nicholson in the 1992 movie A Few Good Men, also starring Tom Cruise. We probably don’t want to but where our…

  • Master the Art of Developing a Succession Plan: A Proven 8-Step Framework for Malaysian & Singaporean Organisations

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    Creating a succession plan is a crucial strategy for ensuring an organisation’s sustained success. This process involves a meticulous sequence of steps that need to be carefully executed. While the principles of succession planning remain consistent across the globe, it’s essential to consider the unique landscapes of different countries. In this blog post, we will…

  • What is career pathing and how does it help companies?

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    Written by Ash • • These days, employees are more than just cogs in the machine. They’re a handful of skilled individuals contributing to the greater goal of a company. In turn, they need professional and personal development so they can thrive as an employee. They look for companies that provide training and coaching that’s…

  • 6 Ways How Career Pathing Can Help Retain Employees

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    Lee Sheu Quen

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    Career pathing is a game-changer for employee retention! Here, we break down how giving employees clear, personalised career paths can significantly boost their engagement and loyalty. It highlights the importance of aligning career development opportunities with employees’ skills and aspirations, ensuring they feel valued and see a future with the company. By investing in robust…