Posts by Sher Maine Wong
When Two HR Thought Leaders Connect Over Recruitment

The Talent Games CEO Paul Keijzer talks about the evolution of recruitment and how gamified assessments are upgrading candidate experiences, in a wide-ranging interview with DecodeHR Managing Director Evelyn Chow.

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“Radical Flexibility” at Work Sounds Great. But It May Not Be for Everyone

Letting employees determine where, when and how work is done is being put forth as what the future of work may look like. But context matters. Radical flexibility may not suit everyone. Our HR experts Evelyn Chow and Charlene Yong share their perspectives.

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Diversity and Inclusion: How to Be an Inclusive Leader

Inclusive leadership is increasingly important as a leadership quality which can foster Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace so that employees from diverse backgrounds can deliver their best at work. These are the 6 traits of inclusive leaders and concrete steps on how leaders can get there.

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Navigating the Great Resignation

Given the Great Resignation, a leader has to continually engage and motivate their employees so that they can give of the best of themselves at work, and stay on with the organisation. During the Mednefits RECHRGE podcast, our Managing Director Evelyn Chow shared insights on how leaders can do so.

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HR Technology 101: A Comprehensive Overview

In a virtual presentation to students organised by AIESEC, DecodeHR Head of Technology Annie Kok gave a comprehensive overview of how technologies can transform every facet of HR. She also dove into the specific applications of technology in recruitment and engagement.

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DecodeHR’s HR Digital Transformation Survey: Unearthing Valuable Data

Our first HR Digital Transformation Survey conducted in 2021 showed that 71% had already embarked on some form of HR digitalisation. The survey, giving valuable insights into the state of HR digitalisation on the ground, also shed light on what organisations were looking for and the main challenges they faced.

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How Technology Can Simplify the Compensation and Rewards Process

A key HR process which has undergone digital transformation is in the area of compensation and rewards. The pandemic has made it necessary for organisations to have a strategic re-think about compensation and rewards, and that includes thinking about how to deploy technology to simplify the process and maximise its impact.

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The Way Forward: Customised Wellness Solutions

One-size-fits-all wellness apps are fast becoming obsolete. Instead, Artificial Intelligence and data are enabling customisation at scale, so thousands of employees can have their own personal wellness “coach” on their phones, in their pocket.

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10 Reflections on Turning 10

Our Managing Director Evelyn Chow started DecodeHR in 2011 with no lofty ambitions. But a love of people – from working closely with partners and external clients, to carefully nurturing a close-knit team of passionate perfectionists – has given the small company the wings to fly above and beyond what she ever dreamt. She reflects on the journey.

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Fun And Games Can Do Wonders For Your Workforce

Gamification in the workplace is big business and it can go a long way in nurturing an agile workforce. Check out our cool infographic on “How Fun and Agility go together like Salt and Pepper.”

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Digitalisation Drives AI Company’s Sales up 400% In a Year

In our first Partner Spotlight, X0PA AI’s Head of Sales Siddharth Somasundaran shared how the HR Tech start-up, which is powered by artificial intelligence, rode the digitalisation wave and overcame the challenges of remote sales engagement to drive a 400% surge in sales in one year.

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Youths in HR Hackathon Score With Tech Ideas

A team of youths mentored by DecodeHR took top prize in the 4th SHRI hackathon, but we were blown away by the quality of all the finalist presentations which address HR issues like onboarding, learning and development, and employee engagement. We showcase the innovative ideas of the Top 3 winners.

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Can’t Trust AI to Hire? We Debunk the Big AI Myths

There is a growing number of HR organisations using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment as it helps save time and costs. Yet, people are still resistant to trusting AI. We debunk five myths about AI that may be the reason for the resistance.

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“You Need a Stomach of Steel to Run a Business”

During a 29 May webinar on “Women in Leadership”, our founder Evelyn Chow took the opportunity to reflect on her 10-year entrepreneurial journey, where DecodeHR started as a one-man show but has now grown become a close-knit team of 10 staff with global clients.

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