In today’s business world, social media plays a big part in defining how businesses operate. Businesses and social norms are being shaped by an environment that is increasingly being influenced by social media.
Ben Liew, a HR Consultant recognizes this new normal and has embraced LinkedIn as his tool to market himself and get new contacts. Ben Liew shared his experience in forming various HR interest groups and participating in the online forum. Ben showed HR participants, how he benefitted in keeping up with social media which is also changing at a very quick pace. In other words, adaptability and flexibility could be a winning formula for the Executives of the future.
The 30th HR Sharing was indeed fortunate to have 3 renowned speakers grace the event. More than 30 HR Professionals turned up to hear it from the experts and network with their fellow HR practitioners.
HRmatters21, Senior HR Consultant, Martin Gabriel updated Members about the changes to the Work Injury Compensation Act which takes effect from 1st June 2012, and discussed about a predicament all HR practitioners face, and that is the tightening of quota for foreign workers. Recently the Ministry Of Manpower announced that it would reduce the numbers of foreign workers by tightening its quota. Martin urged Members to raise productivity by optimizing manpower. Redesigning of jobs could also help as simpler work processes means a shorter learning curve, and a shorter learning curve would reap positive results for newly recruit workers, who are able to perform with less mistakes. Members were indeed engaged in a controversial topic of “are there too many foreign workers in Singapore?” Clement Puah Neo, a long time participant and Member was enthusiastic about the topic as he spoke his mind, and gave valuable ideas.
Our last speaker was Kevin Lee. Kevin is no stranger to HRmatters21 Members, as many of them had already attended his workshop which imparts knowledge and technical know-how in matters pertaining to Finance and Accounts. Kevin shared his thoughts about taxation and benefits-in-kind. One Member commented “Regular HR sharing is good for our community as we don’t just discuss serious matters on the internet forum but take time to meet each other face to face and feel each other’s warmth and sincerity”. We look forward to the next sharing.
By Michelle Yeo
