People Analytics Short Course

Given the rapid digital transformation in today’s organizations, the need for data-driven decision-making in HR has become essential. The People Analytics short course took place on EHL Campus (Singapore) between August 30th - September 3rd, 2021, with a focus on understanding the application of data analytics to examine common HR challenges. Twelve participants with varying backgrounds in hospitality and human resources joined the course, which was delivered by Dr. Sébastien Fernandez, Associate Professor at EHL.

Fun Facts about Singapore!

1.Did you know that the name Singapore was derived from the Sanskrit word Singapura, which translates into ‘Lion City’?

The prince Sang Nila Utama, who was said to be the founder of Singapore, saw a lion on the island and took it as a sign of good fortune – thus naming the island after the animal.

2.There are 27 Singlish words in the official Oxford English Dictionary!

Singlish, the colloquial language of Singapore, is a complicated creole combining words from the four official languages here. Some of the words that made it into the OED include ang moh, kiasu, shiok and sabo! Can you guess what these words mean?