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Best practices: 10 most popular case studies of 2019

A compressed workweek that drove employee engagement, an "unbossed" leadership approach to employer branding,  and the use of robotics to save nine man days -we've heard about it all this year.

To recap, this special edition of the HR Bulletin showcases 10 of our most popular case studies of 2019, featuring the tried-and-test best practices of Experian, Shopee, BAT Singapore, and more.


1. How foodpanda is overcoming the matter of people working "systematically long hours"

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As part of a special feature we did this year on work-life harmony, hear from Managing Director Luc Andreani, a line manager, and a Millennial on what integrating work and life really means, and how foodpanda's flexible working initiatives focus on the quality of work produced, over the number of hours clocked in.

[Read the full case study here]


2. How an "unbossed" leadership approach drives Novartis' employer branding journey

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In this exclusive, Jason Tan, Head of HR for People and Organisation, Novartis, sheds light on the firm's "unbossed" philosophy, and how this approach to employer branding led to a series of D&I and CSR initiatives for the greater good.

[Read the full case study here]


3. How British American Tobacco Singapore reduced absenteeism by 23%

Rather than focusing on fixed targets, BAT creates a culture where employees are empowered to make conscious choices towards their health, Mausami Arora, Head of HR, British American Tobacco Singapore, shares.

[Read the full case study here]


4. How Shopee has trained over 450 leaders across the region for a learning culture

Lim Teck Yong, Shopee's Head of Regional Operations and People Team, speaks on the online marketplace's competency-based, systematic and holistic approach towards leadership development for both new and experienced leaders.

[Read the full case study here]


5. How AXA Affin GI's compressed workweek drives high employee engagement

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Anuradha Purbey, People Function Director for Southeast Asia, Aviva, is tapping on technology to create capacity for accelerating business growth. Here's how the team got started on this journey.


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