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IWD 2022 | #BreakTheBias: Smashing Stereotypes & Breaking the Glass Ceiling

This International Women’s Day, we are continuing to celebrate, uplift, and empower women across the world and their extraordinary achievements. Women are setting the scene for 2022, breaking boundaries in tech, banking, STEM, and male-dominated industries. However, we can’t deny that there is still a “glass ceiling” that limits the success of women in many parts of the world. What causes this? Is it fuelled by unconscious or conscious biases? Discrimination and stereotyping? Other factors that we may not recognise? In this fireside chat, four female leaders will give us the answers we need. Our women in technology panellists from IBM ,Jacobs, Experian and HubSpot will dive into the root of the problem and discuss how we can break through the glass ceiling that the modern career woman faces. We will learn how to recognise and challenge our own biases that can potentially be harmful while taking the necessary steps towards breaking these same biases. Speaker’s Info.:Tun Kim Ong, IBM GM, Manufacturing Solutions Sinead Giblin, Jacobs Asia GM & VP of People & Places Solutions Anjul Ray, Experian Head of Data Partnerships Madison Carmody, HubSpot, Sales Manager What to expect:Taking a look back at 2021: Women’s success and leadership stories, breaking glass ceilings Tackling the “glass ceiling” issue, who it affects and why it is a problem for women Identifying and challenging stereotypes and biases both women and men have on women in power, female leaders, women in tech/STEM Recognising and managing our biases in day-to-day settings Half the Sky's mission is to supply the tools that can give every woman the ability to build a successful career and be fully prepared for the future of work. So, that they can lead a healthy, prosperous and more balanced/blended lifestyle of their choosing. By building your confidence, you’re setting foundations to empower yourself and your career. The world is your oyster, and it starts with you. Enjoyed this article let us know your thoughts in the comments below:

IWD 2022 | Inclusive Workplaces: The Key to A Sustainable Tomorrow

Half the Sky's mission is to supply the tools that can give every woman the ability to build a successful career and be fully prepared for the future of work. So, that they can lead a healthy, prosperous and more balanced/blended lifestyle of their choosing. By building your confidence, you’re setting foundations to empower yourself and your career. The world is your oyster, and it starts with you. Enjoyed this article let us know your thoughts in the comments below:Learn about the basics of inclusive design and why all organizations need to prioritize it Discover how inclusive design affects employee retention and employee morale Discuss the importance of companies' focus on their diverse employees and their situational needs (Women with physical disabilities, psychological disabilities, special needs) Discuss options for women such as female-friendly offices, breastfeeding rooms, ways to increase women’s safety, considerations for pregnant women in the office Learn about how we can be inclusive in our day-to-day life What to expect Yee May Leong, Equinix Managing Director Angielina Tay, DuPont Talent Business Partner Imane Jamal Eddine, Microsoft Country Head of Customer SuccessDuncan Hewett, VMware Asia Pacific & Japan Strategic Advisor & Former-Senior Vice President & General ManagerOur Speakers Our panelists from Equinix, DuPont, and Microsoft will answer these burning questions and will show us why inclusive design is needed to build a better workplace and most importantly, why it is the key to a more sustainable tomorrow. In this fireside chat, three female leaders will discuss the growing importance of Inclusive Design. Why is inclusive design important? Where can we start? How will it help women be more productive in the long run of their careers? However, despite the proven connection between diverse and inclusive workplaces and business profitability and performance, the 2022 business world has still not leveled the gender equity playing field. Certain workplaces and work models are still not adapted to fit current standards for diverse women, who should be able to participate equally, confidently, and independently in their day-to-day. As employees all over the world are coming back to in-person offices, how can companies begin to create solutions for women, keeping an inclusive and open mindset of the diverse women in today’s society? The UN Women theme for IWD 2022 is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.

Chay Geok Lee - Women In Leadership Interview Series

We curated the Women in Leadership Interview Series to gain insights from some of the most successful female leaders in APAC who have scaled to the top of their profession. The series addresses work place issues that affect all professionals, and hones in on the unique challenges women encounter.Chay Geok Lee is the Head Of Operations, Corporate Risk & Broking, Asia Pacific at Willis Towers Watson. To learn her wild childhood, how tic-tac-toe game sparked her interest to study computer science to today heading the insurance operations for Asia Pacific and covering 15 countries at Willis Towers Watson. She has also shared the greatest lessons she has learned, advice to other female professionals who are just starting out in their career, how can female executives stay relevant in tech space, how can we attract more females to be interested in STEM while women are traditionally intimidated by it and many more.Full Transcript[Sabrina]So Chay Geok thank you so much for today. First question is "What was your childhood like?"[Chay Geok]I’m a little wild-child you know, I like to roam around, like to run, like to explore things as a whole. I would be out in the fields, catching spiders, and crickets, and stuff like that. You know in Singapore we’re in a village area. So you can find these rough patches of grass, where you find grasshopper and stuff like that.And as I was growing up I have a sister who’s in computer science. She was developing tic-tac-toe at home. Of course, you know how programming was feeling left right center but then it caught my interest. And well this is really interesting. So I was a history, geography, literature major but after seeing what my sister was doing. I decided to switch computer science in the university.[Sabrina]Can I say that your ambition at that time as a child, is to study Computer Science because you saw how amazing things your sister was doing just with codes?[Chay Geok]It was. I mean. It was the realization that I can program my own games that caught me motivated. Really.[Sabrina]And Chay Geok can you tell us more about your current role now?[Chay Geok]I am in a very interesting role. I’m heading the operations. Insurance operations for Asia Pacific, so covering around 15 countries. SoWillis Towers Watsonis a broking insurance company, we’re responsible for basically as operations and to make sure that the brokers have enough support at the back end. Our team is basically responsible for supporting the brokers on day to day basis especially when it comes to entering data into the system. Generating the documentation and doing all the follow up.So I run basically also a center in Mumbai and China. Basically, offshoring a lot of operations for these two companies in these two countries.[Sabrina]Chay Geok what are the main challenges you face as a female leader?[Chay Geok]Perhaps you could say I’ve been quite fortunate. I don’t see much difference between a female and male leader. I have been, maybe perhaps you can say, I’m quite blessed I have been in great companies that doesn’t do distinction between a male and female. We have given equal opportunities.But of course there are certain things, for example Willis Towers Watson. It’s a fantastic company that promotes mobility, promotes flexibility, especially female leaders that has family commitments they can actually work from home. Any point in time. There’s no limit. You can work 5 days a week if it’s required and come up for client meetings or team meetings.[Sabrina]That’s wonderful. I think that’s probably one of the top policies and benefits that female are looking for. And Chay Geok, you’re one a growing number of women in largely male dominated field. What was it like when you’re first started out?[Chay Geok]It’s good interesting question. Well I could really feel it. Actually in university because Computer Science as a college has always been male dominated. So coming out to work. Well you kinda feel comfortable with that.However, you still have to continue to prove your worth. You have to be as good as your male counterparts basically. If not more, because you have to prove yourself, especially as you mention it’s a male dominated industry.But I think we’re all equal you know, whether it’s a male or female, there’s no stopping you to seek opportunities, there is actually there.[Sabrina]Definitely. The sky is the limit.[Chay Geok]Precisely.[Sabrina]Who have been your role models?[Chay Geok]A very influential role model for me is actually my first boss when I joined Allianz.She’s a French lady working in Singapore. And her personal life is reflective of, she has a personality. She’s French but she left to work in Germany as a nanny, and then she went to US to work as a nanny, and she decided to go to Japan to study Japanese.Subsequently she came to Singapore. And like, wow this person is fantastic. She was my first manager when I joined Allianz and I’ve learned a lot from her, I looked up to her.So today she’s still doing very very well. She’s in a senior role in one of the insurance companies here. And I still go to her for advices, she’s always my reference person whenever there’s a job.[Sabrina]And how has she influenced you? Because you shared with us how diverse she basically is, and yeah, what did she do to influence you?[Chay Geok]I was a growing manager at that point in time. So she acts a manager, she was showing to me literally her management styles and I really really enjoyed it. I really embraced it.You could say she’s a strong manager but yet she has empathy. And that to me was very important. She’s a no nonsense person but yet when you have your challenges when you talk to her. She’ll be able to guide you to resolve your issues on hand. So for me it’s a fantastic role model in terms of manager, when I saw her and work with her. I’ve decided this is kind of a manager I want to be and this is the management style I want to adopt. It’s really be a strong leader but you must have empathy, you must treasure the team that you work with.[Sabrina]Chay Geok, what have been the greatest lessons you learned along the way?[Chay Geok]The ability to adapt changes. I think agility this is something very very key, you must be agile, you must be able to adapt to changes that is around you. Because there’s nothing that is constant in this world in this environment. Things are constantly changing around us. Business changing. Environment is changing and work is changing as well. I mean bosses are changing all the time as well.[Sabrina]And what would you say is the hardest decision you have had to make to grow your career?[Chay Geok]I stayed for a very long time in my second job ,Allianz but within the company, I had several roles, as well as learnings as well. For me to leave the company, I love the company really. To leave that company after more than 15 years, was a very big challenge for me, I had you could say sleepless nights.But for me it was that decision, to be bold and not to be fearful, you know, to really explore what is out there in the market, well the market is not just Allianz even though it’s really one of the top insurance companies.But really to see what is out there in the world. It’s that decision to be bold and not to look back, and just go.[Sabrina]Took the leap of fate.[Chay Geok]Yes. More than the leap of fate is to believe in yourself basically to make the decision.[Sabrina]Be confident. Believe in yourself. That’s amazing.[Sabrina]And Chay Geok, you’re clearly a very accomplished individual. And what advice would you give to other female professionals who are just starting out in their career?[Chay Geok]I would say perhaps three points. I’d like to give to these young people joining the market.First of all, is to be agile, you need to change. Second is be bold, no fear, just do what you think is right. Final point is be happy, I think we all need to be happy.[Sabrina]That’s really important. Do things that makes you happy.[Sabrina]With the growing skill gap how can female executives stay relevant in tech space?[Chay Geok]I think tech space is really challenging, it’s evolving every day, innovations is coming out every day. A key thing any leader be female or even male. You must be aware what is happening out in the technology. You must keep up to date in innovation. The likes of Blockchain, you know, the likes of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency.These are buzzwords but you need to know what is happening, what is the potential impact of what you’re doing. You look out for opportunities, basically, bring innovations into what you’re doing as well.Is this constant learning, constant innovation that we always need to pay attention to.[Sabrina]And maybe you can share a bit to our audience where or how we can find those information?[Chay Geok]Internet. Doctor google is the best.[Sabrina]That’s true. Just google it.[Chay Geok]Just google it. Everything what I do on a day to day basis. When I’m free somewhere in a transport somewhere or just with my handphone, I’ll just look at the latest news. And the latest news you can find it from all sources. You can find BBC.Because I’m from the insurance, I read insurance review, and I read various insurance magazines online basically to find out what are the technology or what is the buzzwords that is happening around the insurance sector as well.[Sabrina]What drives you to innovate today?[Chay Geok]It’s simply to thirst for learning for me personally. I don’t like to be known as somebody who doesn’t know what’s happening. And especially if you’re a leader, you want to bring your team or your company to the next level where you have advantage over your next competitor. And you can’t do that if you’re not aware what’s happening out in the greater world or what’s your company doing. So perhaps then your company will stay like it is 50 years ago.[Sabrina]And Chay Geok how can we attract more females to be interested in STEM while women are traditionally intimidated by it?[Chay Geok]For adults, looking at going across opportunity I think it’s still possible. But they must have the passion. I think passion is very important especially when it comes to technology.It’s not a job like accountancy where things doesn’t change for hundreds of years.Technology changes all the time. So you must have the passion within you to constantly keep up to learn new technology, to read new stuff, this constant learning, some people might find it tired and hence I have friends moving out of the sector even though they are actually computer science trained as well.And it’s quite common, actually around 50% of my friends are no longer in computer science or related technology roles because they are simply tired of having these push to keep up with technology or keep up with innovations all the time.[Sabrina]When you’re running a mentoring session or sitting down one on one with a mentee? What are their challenges? Or what are the concerns usually?[Chay Geok]I would divide this into two types of female candidates, so you have those that much younger they are looking for opportunities, they don’t want to be in a role for too long, they always looking for opportunities where they can grow to the next role, learn about something new. And so for such mentees, you typically always look for opportunities for them to learn something new, so move them around for job rotation, they love to go overseas as well, so overseas connection is important.Then you have those who are more settled, probably with young family, so they are looking for stability but they are still thirsty for work, for new stuff as well. So this is where we are looking internally, for someone in Singapore, I happen to have a team member who was like that, so she’s a mother of two young kids now. She likes to do stuff, so we are always moving her around projects, but then she’s always Singapore based. So you need to cater accordingly the requirements or needs of your mentees accordingly.[Sabrina]And it’s wonderful what you’re doing to your mentees because I spoke to a lot of female professionals on my platform and they mentioned sponsorship is a lot more effective to their career.[Chay Geok]Of course. I had the same experience as well. So one of my mentor when I was in Allianz was actually in Germany. So the company was really good and really supportive so I had trips in Germany to meet up with her, and I follow her for a day when she was in her meetings.She was in different business line as I was. But it was great fantastic learning especially being in a European environment. How she was conducting her meetings, how she was meeting clients, it was valuable, really valuable experiences.[Sabrina]Half the Sky is a career platform for woman and it connects woman to better jobs at companies that care. Chay Geok, what do you think companies should do to attract and retain female talent?[Chay Geok]We need to provide the flexibility especially for growing young mothers, I think it’s really necessary, I think as a whole to be also fair, we always talk about gender equality, we shouldn’t have a pay difference between the male and female for sure.And a lot of companies like Willis Towers Watson actually has inclusive and diversity programs. So companies can do this to make sure that they remain attractive to ladies which is really 50% of the population. Isn’t it? It’s like half the sky.[Sabrina]Exactly. No brainer. And Chay Geok, last but not least, what are your thoughts on a platform like half the sky?[Chay Geok]Oh it’s fantastic. This is the reason why I agreed to this interview.[Sabrina]Thank you.[Chay Geok]I think it’s fantastic. You know it’s really ladies helping ladies and this is the least we can do. Giving them opportunity. Helping them to find opportunity.I’ve known a lot of people who has taken leave to look after their children. And they are looking at coming back to the workforce, and they always find it’s a challenge to come back to the workforce and I think these are the little things we can do to actually help these ladies to join the workforce back.[Sabrina]It’s a wrap. We’re done thank you so much. You’re amazing.Enjoy this interview? Let us know your thoughts and comment below:

Johnson Controls | HTS: Women in Tech: How to Get In, How to Thrive, and How to Excel

Half the sky is partnering with Johnson Controls on this fireside chat to discuss three important how-to’s for succeeding in a career in tech: “How to get In”: Discussing how to break into the industry. “How to Thrive”: Discussing being a female professional working in the industry and how to navigate this. “How to Excel”: Discussing positioning oneself for the future. Watch this video and learn from four female leaders from Johnson Controls who are not only making a mark in their field, also actively empowering women, to share their journey within the male-dominated profession:Cicci Xi, Regional Director, Global Industrial Refrigeration Products and Solutions APAC; China Fanny Zhang, Senior CMP Manager; China Chloe Li, IT Business Lead, Data Science APAC, Singapore Divya Jha, HR Director, India

New Year, Better You - How to Take Charge of your Career in 2022

It's the New Year and it's the perfect time for you to set some new goals and really propel your career forward. And yet, as we ask that question, many of you will be secretly moaning and worrying whether that really is possible. After all, you have to navigate office politics, what your manager wants vs what you want, what your family needs vs what you need, and perhaps even overcome your own insecurities to really push for your true aspirations. Do you even have the time and bandwidth to focus on your career vs all the other demands in your life? This start of the year workshop, 'New Year, Better You - How to Take Charge of your Career in 2022' will start to identify some of those concerns, leaving you with some tips and helpful tools to help you move forwards and to seize opportunities, in short, taking charge of your career - whether or not the challenge is you, your family or your organisation.Speaker’s Information Karen Kwong - Executive and Leadership Coach. Founder of Ren Organisational Consulting and Co-Founder of Corporate Wellness Partnership What to expectSteps to take charge of your career Identify your career goals and areas of concern Tips and tools for moving forwards with goals, seizing opportunities and overcoming potential hurdles

Ericsson | HTS: Negotiating Flexibility in the Workplace 2021

Half the sky is partnering with Ericsson on this panel to share with you practical tips on how to negotiate for flexibility either in your current or future roles. The current Covid-19 pandemic has led to the building of a business case around remote working and the need for broader, flexible working options. As companies start to adopt remote and hybrid working models, the demand for flexibility is a key factor in talent movements across the world. On average, 95% of employees will look for a new role if their employers do not make arrangements to accommodate requests for flexibility working. As an employee, where do you start if you want more flexibility at work? In this session, we will explore practical tips on how to initiate the conversations with your current or future employers, around the ask for flexible working arrangements. Half the Sky and Global ICT leader Ericsson, invite you to join a candid discussion on how to speak up and navigate the topic of flexibility. Are you ready to have greater control on how and when you work? Watch this video and learn from Ericsson Inclusion champions;Andrew Thuan (Vice President of DGS)Ivy Chia (Customer and Program Excellence Director and Co-chair of Women of Ericsson)Lakshmi Sajeev (Account Manager and Ascent Program Graduate)What to expect: Defining the different types of flexible working Discussion around the need for flexible working. Is it for everyone? Career journey stories and career advice How to support your teams and peers to work flexibility

HTS Masterclass: Sara Cheng, Former Managing Director, Greater China at Twitter

Catch the replay of our fireside chat with Sara Cheng, global multi-lingual C-level executive hailing from Taiwan, and Sabrina Ho, CEO-Founder of Half the sky, Asia’s leading career platform for women.

Equinix | HTS: Ready, Set, Re-launch: Navigating your career into the Technology Industry

half the sky is partnering with Equinix on this fireside chat to share with you tips on helping you re-enter the working world and navigate career opportunities in the booming technology industry so that you can take your tech expertise to the next level.Are you ready to relaunch your career and bring your experience, knowledge and creativity to the tech sector?Watch this fireside chat to learn from our female tech experts from Equinix:Hong Zhu - Senior Sales EngineerJennifer Koo - Senior Manager IBX OperationsKay Liao - UX Manager

Workforce Singapore (WSG) X HTS: How To Write An Effective Resume

half the sky is collaborating with Workforce Singapore (WSG)on this panel to share with you tips on writing an effective resume and how you make your resume stand out in this challenging job market. Watch on as the experts will also be sharing some tips on how to effectively customize your resume for each job, common misconceptions with resume writing and also how to make a good first impression with your CV. Moderator • Charmaine Yee, Host, Radio & TV Presenter, KISS92FMPanelists • Sabrina Ho, Founder & CEO, Half The Sky• Terrence He, Head Of People & Organization Development, Civica

Women in Tech Panel 2021 Building Back Better: Creating A More Inclusive World

The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our world exacerbating existing inequalities across a range of areas including health, education and livelihoods. As the world slowly recovers and we rebuild, finding new perspectives and insights are essential to build a world that is more just and inclusive for all.During this webinar we will discuss with leaders and role models who are pioneers within their respective industries from AI, HealthTech, Venture Capital to Diversity & Inclusion. In this event, we aim to bring you new perspectives to inspire and hopefully lay a path to building back better.

IWD 2021: Thriving In The New World of Work

So what will it take for women to thrive in the new world of work post-pandemic? Well, we don’t yet know the answer – and, in some respects, we don’t even know the right questions to ask. That’s why we’ve put together business leaders, HR practitioners, and political leaders for our special HTS IWD #choosetochallenge event, in the hope of tackling the biggest questions we should be asking as we move forward in a complex post-pandemic world. In this webinar, we look at how the virus will continue to transform the workplace, how women will need to adopt new skills to survive, how we can effectively address existing inequalities in the workplace and push for greater sustainability and demand new ways to thrive in 2021 and beyond.

IBM X HTS: Leadership Agility In Times Of Change And Crisis

Businesses, leaders and workers have faced crises, before, but COVID-19 is a uniquely complex and unpredictable crisis. Lockdowns, social distancing and work from home orders have impacted every aspect of organizations and the workforce. It has also impacted the traditional held beliefs on what leadership should look like – the crisis today, requires a new type of leadership that is clear considered and compassionate. But even more important, is for leaders to demonstrate leadership agility defined as: the ability to make smart and effective decisions in a rapidly changing world. Many business leaders are facing the most complex business, social and economic transformation that we have seen in a generation. In this webinar, we’ve brought together some of the most prominent female leaders from IBM to share with you what it really takes to lead during a crisis, and why we all need to know how to do it (yes, even if you’re a man). During this webinar, you’ll discover: How the crisis has reshaped and transformed industries related to IBM. How a new normal of leadership style will transform the workforce. How IBM culture has empowered its leadership teams during the crisis. How the Pandemic will impact the future of work and the role diversity and inclusion will play in reshaping it.

How To Network From Your Couch And Build A Global Network

As social networks ever-expand, connecting with anyone online seems easy with a single tap. The convenience of networking online has become even more prominent in recent times as face to face interactions have become limited. Yet, this only makes it harder to stand out amongst the crowd. Beyond connecting, it can be a struggle to have the meaningful conversations needed to forge professional relationships. If you're looking to make a career switch, break into a new industry, or just find more professionals to interact with, now is the best time to get creative in meeting and bonding with new contacts. Join us as our Founder and CEO, Sabrina Ho talked about how to build not just professional, but authentic connections by tailoring your message in your outreach correctly. We discussed the best practices to keep in mind while networking over video conferencing and how to present the best version of yourself digitally.

Managing Stress And Anxiety During COVID-19

The past six months have been chaotic, uncertain, and stressful. Our lives have changed in ways we never anticipated. And this global pandemic has undeniably taken a destructive toll on our mental, emotional and interpersonal well-being, with some of us being unable to cope with the intense myriad of emotions we have been experiencing, especially as many of us have to work from home and balance multiple roles and identities in this new normal. What many of us don’t realise however is that there is an actual science behind emotions, and in uncovering why we feel the way that we do, we will be able to find effective ways to better manage our emotions in the midst of such volatility.In this workshop, Sunita Pong, a Behavioural Scientist and Social Psychologist, as well as a certified deception detection analyst who specialises in Emotional Intelligence covered: What are the 7 universal emotions & why you can’t control (but can manage) them Understanding the destructive emotions in Covid Times How these emotions map onto the 5 Stage Grieving Process that we are all experiencing during this pandemic How to build the muscle of emotional resilience & mindfulness Creating healthy boundaries during #WFH with assertive communication

Financial Strategies For Navigating Uncertain Times

During this period of heightened volatility, it is natural for anybody to feel a sense of unease and insecurity. COVID-19’s unpredictability and its economic impact may be unsettling, however with appropriate information and guidance, there are many ways we can overcome and counteract the current threat. In this workshop, Batya Shulman, ex-CFO at Commonwealth Bank and currently a Partner at St. James’s Place Wealth Management covered: Dealing with uncertainty and learning a lesson from the US Military. What could I have done financially to prepare for COVID-19? What are the 5 most important investment rules to follow? If I have investments in place what shall I do? Is it the right time to invest now or when is the best time to invest? Common mistakes people make when investing and how to avoid?

How Do I Raise My Profile At Work?

According to Harvard Business Review, visibility is the most important factor for promotion. However, a recent research shows a large gender gap in self-promotion —with men rating their performance 33% higher than equally performing women. So in short, women self-promote way less than Men!We are now all working from home and conduct meetings virtually, it seems like it’s going to be even harder for us to gain visibility at work.In this workshop, we will discuss: The common challenges faced in trying to raise your profile Psychological aspects of this such as your role in your career How some of your beliefs about yourself could play a role in your career progression Practical ideas on what actions you can take to raise your profile internally and externally for your next career objective

Financial Wellness And Empowerment

9 out of 10 women will be the sole decision-maker at some point in their lives, it is critical that women are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to take control of their finances now and in the future. In this workshop, Batya Shulman, ex-CFO at Commonwealth Bank and currently a Partner at St. James’s Place Wealth Management worked through four critical steps to becoming financially independent and five financial empowerment rules we should all follow below: 5 financial empowerment rules we should all follow: Make sure you always have sufficient money on deposit to meet your short-term needs Don’t overlook the impact that inflation can have on the spending power of your money Understanding your personal financial goals & objectives Invest for the longer term Diversify your investments as widely as you can

How To Future-Proof Your Career In 2020 (And Beyond)

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted how we live, work and play and impacted businesses across industries in ways that many had never imagined. As businesses and workers move from crisis management to long-term planning, there are many questions that people are seeking to be addressed. How will the pandemic impact my career long-term? What skills do I need to remain competitive in the job market? How will remote working effect my job? How do I become digitally savvy? In this webinar, Eu-Lin Fang Partner, PwC Singapore and also the Head of PwC's Academy discussed with us the future of work and how to prepare yourself for change.

Automation, Innovation And Technology In Business - How Do Women Stay Ahead Of The Curve?

Technology and innovation have become the key disrupter in all business and conflict resolution. How do women in business and dispute resolution navigate these challenging times and emerge as thought leaders? How do women access opportunities?Join an expert panel of women in high profile roles wearing multi-disciplinary hats and working business skills tell us their experiences, learnings, and pass along valuable tips that are relevant to all of us? Areas of problem-solving in the business and legal industry require the ability to automate, innovate identify, magnify, and use reasoning skills to apply the relevant law to the facts at hand.This isn’t an art but a skill to be acquired with practice and with a focus on key individual elements.Let’s talk about, growth agenda, growth mindset, and a relationship approach that connects people with a strategy that works with problem-solving techniques!Speakers: Sandra Jeskie, Partner - IT / Telecom Group, Duane Morris LLPSabina Sudan, Professor, Nanyang Technological UniversitySabrina Ho, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Half The SkyMel Nirmala, Executive Director, Singapore Corporate Counsel AssociationPartners:Singapore Corporate Counsel AssociationInternational Centre for Dispute Resolution ®American Arbitration Association ®

Tips For Getting Hired During COVID-19

The global pandemic COVID-19 has changed everything, we are now all staying at home, working from home and social distancing. The crisis is having a major impact on the job market and for those looking for work it’s a tough time.Our CEO and Founder Sabrina Ho discussed with Chris Mead Head of Talent Acquisition APAC at DuPont on the tips for getting hired during Covid-19. It was a very insightful and engaging Webinar where we learnt how to best job search, prepare the best CV and create a rock star Linkedin profile.Here's Chris advice:Start by doing the basics – take time to prepare your CV.Be Adaptable during this time.Build your resilience – these difficult times will make us strongerDevelop a strong “Rock Star” LinkedIn profile – it’s essential to getting hired!During interviews – always be honest don’t feel ashamed if you have been made retrenched – being retrenched is very common.Hiring Managers are focused on hiring candidates based on general ability, attitude and potential for growth. Make sure on your CV and in an Interview that you promote your strengths in these areas.Become technically adaptRemote working is here to stay, job interviews will change – practice, practice your video interviews, take good care of your technology.Although tough times companies are still hiring stay positive.Take this time to figure out what your passionate about as you choose your next career stepI hope these tips are useful and please take a look at the video you’ll find some really great tips that Chris expanded upon. Thanks to all those who attended from Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines your participation made it a great success.If you have more questions you can reach out to us or comment below.

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