As human beings, each of us is uniquely different which makes people management one of the most complex functions in the world. While organizations attempt to tackle people management just by hiring more HR team members, they might end up pushing the problem even further. But the good news is that HR technology is getting...
Category: Human Resource Management
“Hiring the wrong people is like shooting yourself in the feet” – CEO of JobHopin shared in an interview with JETRO
On October 20, 2022, Kevin sat down for an interview with JETRO – Japan External Trade Organization. He opened up about his inspirations behind becoming a startup founder, and the most critical lessons he’s learned along the way. The inspiration from Kevin’s grandmother Kevin Tung Nguyen grew up having a doctor for a father. Despite...
Human Capital Management – Key lessons for your workforce
The success of a company comes from its people. Human capital management is a thriving force for any organization toward its target. Investments in human capital heavily influenced the growth of leading companies like Google, Adobe, and IBM. The companies’ efforts show how much they care for their employees – their most valuable asset. To...
Unlimited Paid Leave – Does it actually work?
Whenever job seekers stumble upon an open position that offers “unlimited paid leave”, it will almost immediately have their attention. At first glance, that seems too good to be true. Take as many days off as you need, and still receive a full salary plus other benefits. Could it be the antidote to work fatigue,...
Burnout – Who Should Take Action?
We often think of burnout as an individual problem that it is solvable. For instance, simple methods like “learning to say no”, meditating or doing yoga, traveling somewhere or practicing resilience. However, those are just like sticking a band-aid on a huge crack, in this case, a workplace phenomenon. “Burnout” now officially recognized by the...
Building employee career paths in the new era
One of the most common questions that pop up in a job interview is probably “Where do you see yourself in 5 years (career-wise)?”. As cliché as it has become, the question reveals some important things about the candidate: whether they will commit to the company for a long time, and whether their goals align. However, in...