COVER STORY
2O16 HR HOT LIST
TAN SHARE LEE
SYNTIA LEITE
DERICK OOI
AbbVie Singapore was awarded Great Place to Work status in 2015. Tan Share Lee says this achievement was only possible because all employees live the company culture. This enthusiasm is demonstrated in the many creative activities and workshops initiated by employees to promote understanding among their colleagues of patient health issues. An example is the ‘Bitter Juice Challenge’ which helps employees understand an aspect of the drug development process involving taste and its impact on how children take their medicine.
Syntia Leite swears by four key principles in her work: innovation, quality, ownership and meritocracy. She is excited to develop people within the company’s Asia-Pacific workforce and then send them worldwide, creating ripples of positive effects for Kraft Heinz’s offices across the globe. She is also known for her transparent approach to internal problem-solving – a quality that has brought those in the company closer together, aligned HR with the business, and enabled her team to tackle difficult issues and develop innovative policies as a result.
Derick Ooi started in the food and beverage division of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in 1999. His in-depth knowledge and love of all things hospitality has been a boon to Hotel Jen Orchardgateway, which was named an Employer of Choice by HRD in 2015. With a keen eye on staff succession, Ooi puts all employees through tailored talent development and career planning. He has a bold vision, giving workers the freedom to choose their own goals and chart their own development. Along the way, he is there to help staff progress and overcome their personal challenges.
Business HR manager, AbbVie
Vice president of people and performance, Asia-Pacific, Kraft Heinz
HR manager, Hotel Jen Orchardgateway
CHRISTINA ONG
Regional recruiter, SEA (technology), Lazada
2015 was an exciting year for e-commerce pioneer Lazada. Christina Ong highlights three milestones. Firstly, the company expanded its technology team by a factor of 2.5. The e-commerce explosion in Southeast Asia meant specific skills were in shortage. To facilitate growth, Ong and her team implemented a robust and targeted recruitment strategy. A second achievement was the opening of the Lazada Group Tech Hub in Moscow, Russia, in February 2015. This bolstered development of the company’s websites and mobile applications to enhance the Lazada online shopping and selling experience. The Russia-based tech operations, along with other workers in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, and the Singapore head office, provide support around the clock for Lazada businesses in Southeast Asia. Finally, the company revamped its corporate website to include a listing of all job vacancies. “We easily have more than 200 vacancies at any point in time,” Ong says.
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IRIS TEE
HR director, Ubisoft
After 15 years in HR, Iris Tee now looks after the HR portfolio at Ubisoft, one of Singapore’s most prominent video game developers. Tee’s approach has involved a heavy focus on local talent development and she has implemented a range of programs, such as the USQ DigiPenUbisoft Campus Program. She also took part in the Youth Engagement Series, giving advice to participants on how to lead a rewarding career in the infocomm and media industries.
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