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May 2011
Win4Youth 2011
In 2010, Adecco colleagues from around the world joined together locally and in global teams to complete a total of 228,002 km (which is more than five times around the world) for six selected foundations. The Adecco Group funded every kilometre completed and the money raised was donated to India, Haiti, Chile, France, Spain and the USA. All foundations have a clear focus on educating and finally integrating young people into the labour market.
This year, we will join together again – this time on wheels. All colleagues in more than 60 countries throughout Adecco worldwide offices will be participating in local biking events and 72 colleagues will be trained to cycle up Mont Ventoux in France in September 2011.
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January 2011
Your 60 Second Job Commercial!
How do you sell yourself during a job interview? What should you say…and more importantly not say? What do interviewers want to hear? This short film from Adecco will help you answer some of these questions and point you in the right direction.
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June 2010
Adecco Singapore Supports The School Pocket Money Fund
In 2009 and again in 2010, Adecco Singapore has recogised the importance of the work of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. This short and informative film provides an overview of the work of the fund and how you too can be involved.
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Surviving the World Cup
One of the most-anticipated sporting events, the World Cup, is also a mini-nightmare for some employers. Charlotte Wong, Adecco HR Manager, says this can be prevented with flexibility and open communication.
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April 2010
The Coaching Continuum: From External to Internal Coaching
In today's world, organisations have grown to understand the importance and benefits of Executive Coaching.
Taking place in April 2010 and organised by LHH, this seminar looks at:
• What is the difference between Internal and External Coaches?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
• How does an organization prepare for Internal Coaches?
• What does it take to train and certify Internal Coaches?
You may view filmed excerpts of the seminar from here:
Part 1 - Click Here
Part 2 - Click Here
Part 3 - Click Here
Part 4 - Click Here
Adecco Plant-A-Tree Day
On 22nd April 2010, Adecco celebrates Earth Day as a team of Adecco Tree Planters headed off to MacRitchie Reservoir Park to plant 25 trees. 25 trees that recognise our 25 years in Singapore and that also contribute to the greening of Singapore.
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January 2010
What would you do if you were Prime Minister?
Razor TV interviews some precocious kids from Nanyang and Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary Schools and hear what they had to say if they were in the hot seat.
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December 2009
Adecco Better Work Better Life Interview Series – Part 4: An Interview with Ben Pulham and Jonathan Fong
The Adecco Better Work Better Life Interview Series was launched at HR Summit 09 in Singapore. In this third in the series interview, Adecco talkswith Ben Pulham and Jonathan Fong about work life balance and what individuals can do to better manage stress and to perform better in the workplace.
Ben and Jonathan are both elite athletes. Ben has been a professional athlete ranked as high as 53rd in the world and has been involved in endurance sport for the past 17 years. And Jon is one of a handful of qualified sports scientists in Singapore and has been in the triathlon scene for the past 14 years. They are both highly qualified to discuss and comment on the subject of work life.
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November 2009
Adecco Athlete Career Programme, Singapore
The Athlete Career Programme delivers support for Olympic athletes making the transition from the field of play to the labour market - and also for companies looking to hire employees that will make a difference in their workforce. This film shot at the Singapore Sports Council in November gives some further insights and information about the effectiveness of the programme.
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October 2009
Young Managers and Their Pitfalls As employees get promoted to managerial positions on their technical capabilities, young and inexperienced managers often lack effective listening and coaching skills. As a result, employees under the watch of the young manager may become disengaged and eventually leave the company.
As such, what are some of the common pitfalls of young managers and how can companies train and develop this group of people?
Listen to David Wee, Managing Director of Lee Hecht Harrison South East Asia, as he shares his thoughts in an interview with Human Resources.
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September 2009
Practising Workforce Flexibility Companies are often adopting flexible workforce practices in order to better manage their people and teams more effectively. Implementing such practices not only helps to manage work more effectively without being saddled with headcount costs, it also allows companies to retain talent (such as young mothers) who might otherwise quit working altogether. Learn more about workforce flexibility as Lynne Ng, Regional Director for Adecco South East Asia, lists out the pros and cons in an interview with Human Resources.
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August 2009
Please GO Please STAY - The New
Rules of Rightsizing & Engagement With the current economic downturn,
organisations are finding ways to reduce cost. Cost-cutting measures such as pay
cuts and reduction in headcounts may leave your employees disengaged and unproductive.
In such times, how can you keep your employees engaged and productive?
Lee Hecht Harrison recently brought together a group of experts to discuss the new
rules of downsizing and engagement. In the forum, four professionals shared their
experiences in managing restructuring exercises and the best practices in engaging
employees. Topics of discussion included: Communications to employees in times of
change and uncertainty, best practices in keeping employees engaged in such times
and how best to manage a right-sizing exercise.
You may view filmed excerpts of the forum here:
Part 1 – Click Here
Part 2 – Click Here
Part 3 – Click Here
Part 4 – Click Here
Tweens! Materialistic or Misunderstood! Watch this clip from Channel News Asia that focuses on 'Tweens' and just how materialistic versus family focused they are. Adecco Singapore comments in this programme and reveals some of the interesting findings from a survey that it conducted earlier in the year that shows that the Tweens that surround us are a caring lot!
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July 2009
Adecco Better Work Better Life Interview Series – Part 3: An Interview with Ron Kaufman. The Adecco Better Work Better Life Interview Series was launched at HR Summit 09 in Singapore. In this third in the series interview, Adecco talks with service culture expert Ron Kaufman. Ron is the world's leading educator for upgrading customer service and uplifting service culture. He is the author of the best-selling "UP Your Service!" books and the founder of UP Your Service! College. Ron helps organizations around the world achieve superior service, increase customer loyalty, build strong partnerships and create winning service cultures. In this interview, Ron answers questions on the importance of service during times of challenge and change.
June 2009
Adecco Better Work Better Life Interview Series – Part 2: An Interview with Scott Friedman The Adecco Better Work Better Life Interview Series was launched at HR Summit 09 in Singapore. In this second in the series interview, Adecco talks with Scott Friedman – an established international speaker and author. In this interview, Scott is questioned about how, during these uncertain times, companies can continue to encourage innovation and resourcefulness and create healthy environments that foster creativity and team spirit Watch the film now!
May 2009
Adecco Better Work Better Life Interview Series – Part 1: An Interview with Chester Elton The Adecco Better Work Better Life Interview Series was launched at HR Summit 09 in Singapore. In this first ten minute interview, Adecco interviews Chester Elton – a man who understands the importance of recognition in the workplace and who has some excellent advice for human resource professionals in these challenging times. Watch the film now!
April 2009
Adecco Audio Forum – Part 2: "Standing Out in 2009" (April 2009). Listen to the second Adecco Singapore 'Thought Leadership Audio Forum' which brings together an experienced panel to discuss the subject Of 'Standing Out In 2009'. This forum focuses on how applicants can stand out in the job market...how they can ensure that their resume is as good as it can be…how they can ensure that they are marketing themselves to the best of their ability and how they can be better prepared to meet employer needs in these challenged market conditions. This forum offers practical advice to individuals, employers and to the media.
February 2009
Adecco Audio Forum – Part 1: "Retrenchment & Downsizing In Singapore" (February 2009). Listen to the First Adecco Singapore 'Thought Leadership Audio Forum' which Brings Together An Experienced Panel To Discuss The Subject Of Retrenchment And Downsizing In Singapore. This forum offers practical advice to individuals, employers and to the media.
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Adecco's Shabrina Abd Majid providing expert comment on Suria's 'Aset' An information-based educational programme that provided tips and advice for job-seekers. The Episode, that was aired on 25th February 2009, revolved around jobseekers, the current job market and they can do to make themselves stand out. This is an extract from the programme and is in Bahasa Melayu.
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January 2009
When Adecco distributed the Press Release “Survey Findings Reveal Career Preferences & Expectations of Singapore's Workforce of Tomorrow: "What Our Children Think!" Straits Times Razor TV headed out into the Heartlands of Singapore to hear from tomorrow's workforce!
Watch the report here!