FOMOs and JOMOs

Employees in class

We often use the terms “extrovert” and “introvert” to describe how someone relates to others, but in the workplace there is a little more to it than that. Some people really enjoy the social aspect of meetings and and office social events, but they are also the first to adopt new workplace technologies or to […]

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Diversity, But Not For Diversity’s Sake

The issue of workplace diversity has been an area of emphasis for many firms for years. While the focus of diversity efforts shifts over time, and may vary depending upon the region where it’s discussed, the goal of your diversity efforts should be the same regardless of whether your emphasis is on gender, ethnicity, sexual […]

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Gender Diversity and Business Performance

A recent study completed at National University of Singapore found a correlation between gender diversity within business leadership and that company’s performance. This is not the first time this has been demonstrated, even in Asia. One 2015 study in different Asian countries found that companies with more diverse leadership saw a higher return on equity. […]

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Diversity as a Value-Adder

The issue of workplace diversity has been an important one for many years. While the focus of diversity efforts shifts over time, and may vary depending upon the region where it’s discussed, the goal of your diversity initiatives should be the same regardless of whether your emphasis is on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, education level, […]

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Look Like Your Customers

Office meeting

The concept of diversity takes different forms in different cultures, but the ultimate goal for a company is to use diversity to increase its business value. A recent article on Human Resources Online describes the diversity concept at Citi Singapore, and one item in particular really jumps out: Our diversity mirrors the diverse client base […]

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