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Welcome to this edition of HRadiO! This episode takes us into the world of veterinary medicine - where science, compassion, and leadership come together in the care of our beloved pets.We’re shining the spotlight on Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital, a specialist veterinary and emergency centre founded with a mission to deliver evidence-based care while supporting pet families through some of their most emotional moments.In this conversation, Priya Sunil speaks with Dr Patrick Maguire, specialist veterinary surgeon, Co-Founder, and Director of the hospital. With nearly two decades of experience across the US and Singapore - and as the first Singapore-based diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Dr Maguire brings a rare perspective on the evolving world of animal healthcare.Dr Maguire shares his journey of building a specialist practice, how he balances clinical excellence with empathy, and what inclusive leadership looks like in a high-stakes, emotionally charged environment.Enjoy the listen!

Welcome to this edition of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO)!In this episode, Umairah Nasir speaks to James Walkden, General Manager and Cheryl Simon, Director of HR to explore how The Westin Singapore is prioritising employee wellness and inclusion at the heart of its daily operations. 

Did you know, that Dementia Singapore raised its retirement and re‑employment ages for employees nine years ahead of it becoming mandatory? Or that Securus, an SME, has built a learning framework so strong that one employee progressed from frontline work all the way to Service Quality Manager – made possible through a structured upskilling programme?These are the stories you need to know about if you are an employer or HR leader in Singapore looking to enhance your current HR policies.In this HRadiO episode, brought to you by HRO and Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP), we learn about award‑winning best practices from four progressive employers. From leading boldly in upskilling, to flexible recognition initiatives, these stories prove that progressive workplaces aren’t just possible, they’re thriving.  Listen to leaders from Dementia Singapore, Maybank Singapore, Securus, and Parkroyal Pickering Hotel, alongside insights from Tripartite Alliance Chairperson, Bob Tan. Enjoy the episode! 

Welcome to this edition of HRadiO! This episode brings us inside the world of hospitality, where care, culture, and consistency take centre stage. We’re shining the spotlight on Grand Hyatt Singapore — a hotel that’s not just reopening its iconic Grand Wing soon, but also leveraging this as an opportunity to reaffirm its five-decade legacy of being a people-first workplace.  In an era where digital disruption and fast careers dominate headlines, Grand Hyatt Singapore reminds us of the value of ‘staying’ — and what it means to build meaningful, long-term careers in the hospitality space. In this conversation, Aditi Sharma Kalra speaks to Timothy Parr, Hotel Manager at Grand Hyatt Singapore. Having been closely involved in the hotel’s transformation journey, Tim gives us an inside look at how the team is bringing the property — and its people — back to life for this next chapter. 

Welcome to this edition of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s at the forefront of modern workplace strategies: flexible working arrangements (FWAs). As of 1 December 2024, employers in Singapore have been asked to comply with the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests (TG-FWAR). The Guidelines are aimed at making it easier for employees to request for FWAs, while acknowledging that employers continue to have the prerogative to decide on work arrangements.  But for some employers, there are still questions: Why implement FWAs?  What are the real benefits? Is the process complicated or costly? How do I even start? In this episode, we speak to our special guest – Faith Li, General Manager, Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (also known as TAFEP), who will help us understand how the TG-FWAR can lead to how a more adaptable, productive, and satisfied workforce. The discussion will also explore the support systems available to help employers navigate the process with confidence.

Welcome to this episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership.   In this episode, Sarah Gideon speaks to Sheela Kosaraju, Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President, Legal, Ciena, on the topic of: “Timeless strategies for cross-functional leadership and hiring right.” We’ll explore how cross-functional collaboration, innovative recruitment tactics, remote work enablement, and engaging a multi-generational workforce are key to shaping the future of work.

Welcome to this episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership. In this edition, we’re discussing "The balance between cost effectiveness and high impact of talent mobility packages". This discussion continues the exploration of the strategic balance between cost-effective employee mobility solutions and career development in the ever-changing landscape and we will be looking at how organisations navigate this intersection for financial sustainability and long-term workforce success. In this second part of this series, titled 'How HR leaders in Asia are ensuring an inexpensive mobility package' HRO's Sarah Gideon sits down with senior mobility leader, Shazy Tan, who is Senior Manager for Global Mobility at Visa, and is joining us on the podcast in a personal capacity.

Welcome to this episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership.  Over the course of a two-part podcast series on talent mobility, we will be exploring the strategic balance between cost-effective employee mobility solutions and career development in the ever-changing landscape, to eventually retain a strong talent pool. We will also look at how organisations navigate this intersection for financial sustainability and long-term workforce success.   In this first part of the series, titled ‘How HR leaders in Asia are ensuring an inexpensive mobility package’, we are excited to be speaking to Janelle Gavin, the Regional Human Resources Manager for Asia Pacific Australia and New Zealand (APNA), Mott MacDonald, who talks about how she foresees AI helping organisations streamline their mobility processes and improving diversity in talent pools.    

Welcome to this episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership. In this edition, we’re discussing “The state of workplace fairness in Singapore.” In August 2023, Singapore’s Government accepted the final set of 22 recommendations by the Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness. This was a huge milestone for employees, employers, and the society. In fact, Minister for Manpower, Dr Tan See Leng said of the Workplace Fairness legislation that it “marks a significant step in Singapore employment law, and it will be scoped to achieve three wins: preserve harmonious workplaces, better protect workers, and support business growth in Singapore”. On this episode, we have a special guest who is going to decode this development for us – Faith Li, General Manager, Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (also known as TAFEP). TAFEP works closely with the Ministry of Manpower to ensure employers adhere to the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices and the Fair Consideration Framework.

Welcome to another episode of HRadiO, the podcast by Human Resources Online (HRO) that gives you insights into the latest trends in HR & leadership. For this episode, we’ve partnered with leading financial information provider, Fitch Group, and we’re talking to Andy Jackson, CHRO, about the Group’s holistic approach to better support its people.In this episode, titled, “Wellbeing is not an ‘isolated employee’ challenge”, hosted by HRO’s Aditi Sharma Kalra, let’s tap into Jackson’s in-depth experience at Fitch, to find out how the group has led its people through turbulent times, and established a better workplace where everyone can thrive. 

The skills of modern leadership, such as strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience, and agility, have evolved owing to trends such as remote work, digital transformation, talent shortage, as well as economic uncertainty.Keeping these in mind, how can you as leaders build future-proof skills in your workforce – what tools are needed, what works, and what needs to be looked deeper into? In this second episode of our 4-part Modern Leadership podcast series, we pick the brains of Vikas Verma, Managing Director, Head Strategic HR, UOB, and Raghav Gupta, Managing Director, Coursera APAC. The leaders also talk about what moving from a roles-based to a skills-based and growth mindset approach, means for leaders, ow leaders can look at democratising leadership skills for the entire workforce, and more.This podcast is brought to you by HRO x Coursera. 

What makes a modern leader, and how have the most sought-after characteristics evolved over time? In this first episode of a 4-part Modern Leadership series, listen in as Gerard Koh, Vice President, People & Culture, NCS; and Raghav Gupta - Managing Director, Coursera APAC talk about the skills needed to influence and motivate the modern workforce, and how leaders can equip their people to thrive in uncertain times. This podcast is brought to you by HRO x Coursera.