Level Up Your Future
The old my-way-or-the-highway style of management is a thing of the past. Neither is the boss always right nor the last word in today’s workplace. And if he insists he is, he will soon see the best talent walk out of the door, often to join the competitor’s boardroom. Employee retention in today’s working environment involves sensitivity to people’s needs and demonstration of a customised people investment through various strategies
By Ananya Mukherjee
Imagine a family without parents, with no guidelines, vigilance and minimum accountability. With no one to discipline, support and
lead, it is likely to be synonymous to complete anarchy. The absence of an able leadership within an organisation breeds the same kind of challenges. An organisation needs a good leader just as a family needs parents to steward its growth and success
By Ananya Mukherjee
What are some of your personal traits which you think has led to your business success?
As the PwC Singapore Human Capital Partner and an Assurance Partner, the ability to multi-task and ability to assume multiple roles is pretty much a prerequisite. My strong organisational skills have helped me to plan ahead and anticipate the challenges ahead. I thrive on challenges and embracing each new challenge with enthusiasm has contributed to where I am today.
In Conversation with
Stephen Tjoa
Partner,
People Performance & Culture
KPMG Advisory LLP
What is one trait you look for in an interview candidate?
Apart from a list of behavioural skills and competencies required of KPMG professionals, the one trait that forms the basis of everything else is a positive mindset and attitude. To me, there are many capabilities which are innate, learnt or developed, but without the right attitude, the other attributes would simply be meaningless. A positive attitude typically reflects a person’s willingness to learn, openness to try different things and a constructive mindset when faced with difficult challenges.
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