Randstad Workmonitor Survey (Sep 2015) - Singapore

In Singapore, 88% of the respondents said that their company values "Diversity in the workplace"; 81% pointed out that there is an open and inclusive company culture at their current employer and 93% quoted that they specifically review the company’s reputation & want to know if the company culture is a fit when looking for a job, according to Randstad Workmonitor Survey in Sep 2015. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/bSNRZ_h

Aon Hewitt Survey 2015: Diversity and Inclusion (Asia Pacific)

Aon Hewitt surveyed 58 organizations across Asia Pacific over their 'Diversity and Inclusion' approach and found that 40% of top companies do not recruit individuals with similar career paths to their own, compared to 25% of other organizations. Explore more: https://lnkd.in/bnB8dhU

Verizon unveils "Managed Software Defined WAN Solution"

Verizon is the first Service Provider to introduce its Software-Defined Network based service on Cisco platform, called SD-WAN, which intelligently tunes a network connection to the needs of a specific application. Shawn Hakl, Vice President of Enterprise Networking and Innovation, said “With Verizon’s Managed SD-WAN solution, Enterprises essentially get the best of both worlds, Public and Private IP”. Read more: https://lnkd.in/bAQm5jR

 

Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Q4 2015 - Asia Pacific esp Singapore

Manpower Employment Outlook Survey found that 16% of employers in Singapore forecast an increase in staffing levels, 3% anticipate a decrease, and 69% expect no change out of 665 employers surveyed in Q4 2015. Refer Pg No.9 - 11 for Asia Pacific comparisons - https://lnkd.in/bpHM-e5

Verizon is named a "Top 50 Employer" in Workforce Diversity!

Verizon is named a "Top 50 Employer" in Workforce Diversity for Engineering & IT Professionals Magazine. The readers of this magazine selected the top companies for which they would most prefer to work or believe would provide a positive working environment for engineers & IT professionals who are members of minority groups. https://lnkd.in/b9qYrVy

SHRM Survey 2015 - Social Media tools for recruitment

SHRM conducted a survey to capture the importance of 'Social Media' for Recruiters and Job Seekers and as an element, identified the tools that Organizations used successfully to recruit their hires in the past 12 months. Check out the survey report at: https://lnkd.in/bJ3tfg2

Microsoft’s "New World of Work Index" 2015

Microsoft’s "New World of Work Index" shows that Hong Kong ranks 1st among mature markets in Asia Pacific for embracing new People, Place and Technology principles and Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and Taiwan followed in order. Read more: https://lnkd.in/b-7xMZS

2015 PwC Annual Global CEO Survey!

In the 2015 PwC Annual Global CEO Survey, 

• 85% of CEO's say their Diversity and Inclusiveness Strategy enhanced their 'Performance'
• 81% of CEOs say their organizations are now looking for a much broader range of skills than in the past
• 78% of CEOs say their business always uses multiple channels to recruit
• 71% say they actively search for talent in different geographies, industries and demographic segments. 

Read more at: http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/ceo-survey/2015/key-findings/diversity.jhtml

‘Walk in Her Shoes 2015’ - Please Sponsor & Support. Thanks!

‘Walking’ is an integral part of our life – How about walking for a “Social Cause”?

I have volunteered myself along with several of our Verizon colleagues across Asia Pacific region to raise awareness and funds for ‘Walk in Her Shoes 2015’ from 16 to 22 March 2015 run by CARE Australia – a non-profit organization.

I'll be walking to support women and girls who have to walk for hours every day just to get life's essentials: water, food and healthcare. The money raised will give them the opportunity to get an education and earn an income - and escape the devastating cycle of poverty.

You can also extend your support for what you care for. Click ‘Donate Now’ to support “Walk In Her Shoes” and raise not just awareness but also funds for Women and Girls in developing countries. 

http://www.carewihs.org.au/GopisupportsCARE 

Thanks for your support!

Happy Chinese New Year 2015!

May this Lunar Year bring loads of Happiness, Prosperity, Love & Peace. Wishing "Happy Chinese New Year 2015" to all those who celebrate!