HRM Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2020 Commemorative Guide

Readers Choice 2020

Commemorative Guide

Payroll | HCM | Technology & Services

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Readers Choice 2020

Recognising the region’s best HR solution providers

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n its sixth year running, the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards is widely seen by the HR industry as a highly respected and coveted platform to honour the best and brightest HR solution providers in Asia Pacific.

And 2020 proves to be the most exciting year yet for the annual awards, with 31 winners being recognised across 19 diverse categories for their commitment and innovations which have empowered organisations to navigate this new and ever-changing world of work.

Unlike previous editions, this year’s HRM Asia’s Readers Choice Awards was presented virtually at the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 from September 29 to October 1, which was the region’s largest online HR gathering of over 5,000 industry professionals and leaders.

While delivered virtually, the awards were more hotly contested than ever by an impressive and competitive line-up of contenders. The winners for each category were decided

by HRM Asia Magazine readers (70% weightage) via an online voting and a panel of independent expert judges (30%).

Votes were casted over a two-week period and they were supplemented by the expert assessments from the judges who studied the contenders’ case studies, research, and their own experiences.

And with many of the categories being closely fought based on the online votes and judging, it is only fitting for us to recognise two winners for 12 of those categories.

HRM Asia congratulates all the worthy winners for their unwavering commitment in providing world class solutions to help bring the HR industry in the region to the next level.

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GOLD WINNER

SILVER WINNER

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Honour roll and index Winners

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Award

Ascender HCM

3

Best HR Tech - Outsourcing Solution (Gold Winner)

BIPO Service

4

Best HR Tech - HRIS (Gold Winner)

8xpand

4

Best HR Tech - HRIS (Silver Winner)

Honan Asia Group

5

Best HR Tech - Employee Engagement Solution (Gold Winner)

Kakeai

5

Best HR Tech - Employee Engagement Solution (Silver Winner)

imc

6

Best HR Tech - Learning Management System (Gold Winner)

ASI Asia Pacific

7

Best HR Tech - Employee Performance Management Solution (Gold Winner)

SandFil International

7

Best HR Tech - Employee Performance Management Solution (Silver Winner)

BIPO Service

8

Best HR Tech - Payroll Solution (Gold Winner)

8xpand

8

Best HR Tech - Payroll Solution (Silver Winner)

ASI Asia Pacific

17

Best HR Tech - Talent Management System (Gold Winner)

8xpand

18

Best HR Tech - Time & Attendance Management System (Gold Winner)

Gabkotech Innovations

18

Best HR Tech - Time & Attendance Management System (Silver Winner)

Times Software

19

Best HR Tech - Cloud Solution (Gold Winner)

BIPO Service

19

Best HR Tech - Cloud Solution (Silver Winner)

Anaplan

20

Best HR Tech - HR Data & Analytics Solutions (Gold Winner)

8xpand

20

Best HR Tech - HR Data & Analytics Solutions (Silver Winner)

Alliance Healthcare

21

Best Corporate Healthcare/Wellness Solution Provider (Gold Winner)

Alliance Healthcare

22

Best Corporate Healthcare Group (Gold Winner)

SP PACE Academy

28

Best Corporate - Learning & Development Provider (Gold Winner)

ODC

28

Best Corporate - Learning & Development Provider (Silver Winner)

NTUC Learning Hub

29

Best Corporate - Training Provider (Gold Winner)

ODC

29

Best Corporate - Training Provider (Silver Winner)

Lee Hecht Harrison

30

Best Corporate - Leadership Development Provider (Gold Winner)

Marketing Institute of Singapore

30

Best Corporate - Leadership Development Provider (Gold Winner)

Resource Solutions

31

Best Recruitment Outsourcing Solution (Gold Winner)

Globalization Partners

32

Best Employer of Record (EOR) Service Provider (Gold Winner)

GoGlobal

32

Best Employer of Record (EOR) Service Provider (Silver Winner)

Oasia Residence by Far East Hospitality 33

Best Serviced Apartment - By Property (Gold Winner)

Regency House by Far East Hospitality

33

Best Serviced Apartment - By Property (Silver Winner)

Capella Singapore

34

Best Business Hotel (Gold Winner)

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Best HR Tech – Outsourcing Solution

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ith digital transformation being accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of Human Capital Management (HCM) has become more important and complex than ever.

And while organisations are putting their focus on navigating their businesses through this crisis, they have to ensure that important HCM tasks such as payroll are not compromised. Thus there is an increasing need for organisations to outsource their HCM operations to ease pressure on their HR teams and to focus on more strategic tasks ahead.

The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 looks to honour the best outsourcing solution providers who have delivered world class services and technology to organisations in the region.

Picking up the much sought-after Best HR Tech – Outsourcing Solution is Ascender.

Ascender provides end-to-end integrated HCM and payroll services for 1.3 million customer employees of 1,600+ companies across 1,100+ global brands in the APAC region.

Thanking the readers of HRM Asia as well as their customers, Inna Wahlberg, Ascender General Manager, Asia Services, said, “A heartfelt thank you to all those who cast their votes in our favor, as well as the judging panel at HRM Asia, for recognizing

GOLD WINNER

Ascender Ascender is the leading Payroll and Human Capital Management solutions provider in the Asia Pacific. With 30+ years of experience, we service more than 1.3 million of employees from approximately 1,600 accounts across 1,100 global brands. We offer payroll outsourcing and cloud-based enterprise integration in 7 languages across 31 country legislations for businesses seeking to incorporate streamlined pay run capabilities across multi-countries. Ascender focuses on the prosperity of growing your businesses, enriching your lives, and shaping your future. We help you put your people first to unlock the full potential of your workforce. www.ascenderhcm.com

the efforts Ascender has put in, to emerge, once again, as the leader in its industry.

“We are honoured to receive this Gold award for Best HR Tech – Outsourcing Solution, as a follow-on from last years’ award for Best Payroll Solution. As we continue to support our clients in putting their people first, we do so now, with a renewed sense of purpose, confident that we are on the right track.

This award is the highest form of recognition in the industry for the company’s efforts and service to their customers. And Walberg is adamant Ascender will continue to strive to provide them with the best outsourcing solutions.

“While we make every effort to conduct our business to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and behaviour, you will truly only get the best of what we have to offer through your interactions with our people. We work very hard to put our people first, so that you can get the best possible service from us and experience the client centricity that we are driven by here at Ascender,” she said.

“We are very grateful for the recognition and votes you have given us. This award speaks of all the efforts our team has done to become leaders in the industry, and we intend to keep bringing innovation and service excellence to our clients for years to come!” she added.

“WHILE WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO CONDUCT OUR BUSINESS TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICS, INTEGRITY, AND BEHAVIOUR, YOU WILL TRULY ONLY GET THE BEST OF WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER THROUGH YOUR INTERACTIONS WITH OUR PEOPLE. WE WORK VERY HARD TO PUT OUR PEOPLE FIRST, SO THAT YOU CAN GET THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE FROM US AND EXPERIENCE THE CLIENT CENTRICITY THAT WE ARE DRIVEN BY HERE AT ASCENDER.” – INNA WAHLBERG, ASCENDER GENERAL MANAGER, ASIA SERVICES READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS COMMEMORATIVE GUIDE 2020

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Best HR Tech – Human Resource Information System

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he importance and value of a good HR Information System cannot be overstated, especially with this increasingly digital era where there is more data and information than ever before. It is therefore imperative for employers to access them at their fingertips so as to better manage and engage their people.

The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 looks to recognise the best HR Information System providers who have proved themselves worthy of the accolade through their cutting edge solutions.

And the readers of HRM Asia have spoken and voted BIPO Service as the Gold Winner of the Best HR Tech – Human Resource Information System award.

2020 marks the third successive year that BIPO has been recognized as the region’s best at HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.

And with a global footprint that extends across 14 countries and serves the needs of over 1,600 clients globally, BIPO continues to lead the way in HR technology.

In accepting the awards, Michael Chen – Founder & CEO of BIPO thanked its customers for their support and trust over the years, as well as HRM Asia readers for bestowing upon them the coveted accolade.

“We are extremely proud and honoured to be recognized by our customers, and readers of HRM Asia. We would like to thank everyone for their vote of confidence over the years because we could not have achieved this without their support,” he said.

Chen also attributed BIPO’s win in the coveted Best HR Tech – Human Resource Information System award to the dedication and hard work of its R&D, Product, and Project Teams who are constantly working on product enhancements to create the best user experience for its customers.

“We would like to share this award with the HR community.” He added, “It is through their feedback and support that BIPO has been able to innovate, improve and enhance our product,” he added.

Handed the Silver Award in this hotly contested HR Tech – Human Resource Information System category is 8xpand. Its

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GOLD WINNER

SILVER WINNER

BIPO Service

8xpand

A leading one-stop, global Human Resource service provider, BIPO helps companies scale-up their HR operations with ease.

Our award-winning cloud and mobilebased Human Resource Management System (HRMS) platform simplifies complicated HR processes. We understand companies need to stay agile, efficient and cost-effective. Which is why we have also designed a comprehensive suite of HR solutions (Payroll Outsourcing, Attendance Automation, HR Consulting, Recruitment & Business Process Outsourcing, Flexible Employee Management) to streamline HR processes. www.biposervice.com

8XPAND is an innovative digital consultancy headquartered in Singapore.

Since 2008, we have been helping companies grow, established brands and reimagine their businesses by building innovative digital solutions empowered by the latest technologies. www.8xpand.com

efficient and easy-to-use HR Information System has proved to be a hit with HR professionals.

And they would like to dedicate the award to their customers whose feedback has propelled them in their innovation journey to build more cutting-edge solutions for them.

Charles Ng, Managing Director, 8xpand, said, “8xpand is honoured to be awarded the Silver award in recognition of our Human Resource Information System. We would like to thank our clients for their unwavering support and valuable feedback

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which was pivotal in our innovation journey.

“In addition, we would also like to thank our team for their hard work in making receiving these awards possible. We are committed to provide our clients with an efficient and easy-to-use Human Resource Information System.

“Our Human Resource Information System and payroll solutions are integrated with our Time & Management System that has received the Gold Award. Our solutions are scalable so whether our client is a SmallMedium Enterprise or Large Corporation, they can get started on our platforms by importing their existing employee biodata onto our platform. Our clients can access their Human Resource information on their mobile devices anytime, anywhere.

“This award is indeed a great recognition of our efforts and our platforms, and we would continue to strive to serve our clients better by continuously innovating and adding relevant functionality,” he added.

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Best HR Tech – Employee Engagement Solution

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ith more employees working remotely than ever before, the importance of employee engagement has never been more pronounced. And the way employers engage their employees must evolve given the increasingly digital and millennial workforce.

The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 seeks to recognise solution providers who have stood out in the crowded and competitive employee engagement industry, where there is a plethora of innovative solutions to help organisations better engage their people.

And taking the coveted Gold Award for Best HR Tech – Employee Engagement solution is Honan Asia Group, who have partnered with Zest, a leading employees benefits technology solution, to reinvent the world of employee benefits in Asia.

Reflecting and thanking its customers for the much deserved recognition, Managing Director of Honan Asia, Eliza White said that the company strives to stand out among other competitors by customising its solutions to their customers.

“Honan is most excited to be recognised in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards, for bringing the state-of-the-art Zest technology to Asia to best service clients here,” she said.

“Zest absolutely delivers on our mission in bringing this employee benefits solution to market - to help our clients attract, motivate and retain talented people. It also finally provides HR professionals with a much needed and stand-out alternative employee benefits platform. And unlike other solutions out there, Zest is customised specifically to Asian clients.

“To be acknowledged in Asia’s biggest awards for HR and HR technology solution providers as the winner, is a true honour, and a testament to the quality of our Zest solution and value it delivers clients,” she added.

White is also adamant that the latest accolade will only spur the company to reach out to more organisations and help them adapt to the new world of employee engagement.

“On behalf of our team at Honan, I’d like to thank HRM Asia for administering these prestigious awards, highlighting the very best solutions available to HR professionals in

GOLD WINNER

SILVER WINNER

Honan Asia Group

Kakeai Co. Ltd

For over 55 years we’ve consistently put our clients’ needs first – ensuring they are protected from risks. As we’ve grown, we’ve remained steady in our delivery of responsive and tailored solutions, from Australia to South East Asia and the USA. Honan has a strong history in Asia, having established a presence in Singapore in 2014. Today, Honan has offices in Singapore, Malaysia, the US, New Zealand as well as Australia, with a key focus on providing cutting edge Employee Benefits solutions to our clients. www.honan.com.sg

KAKEAI is a cloud based AI system that supports communication between managers and staff members. KAKEAI directly approaches that problem by providing the right management tips to managers. Our unique algorithm also takes the traits and characteristics of managers, staff members and even the surrounding circumstances into consideration when giving out tips and information to managers to make sure they get the best management solutions at the right time. www.kakeai.co.jp

Asia. The uptake of Zest has been swift since we launched - now with the added awareness this accolade brings, we look forward to introducing even more businesses to the benefits of Zest,” she added.

Picking up the Silver Award for Best HR Tech – Employee Engagement solution is KAKAEI. Its technology leverages specific data sets, algorithms and AI to help employers better engage with their staff especially during this pandemic.

KAKAEI CEO Hidetaka Honda believes organisations need more support in this new world of work through the use of technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

“Strong support for front-line managers and staff has become more important with the COVID-19 pandemic and KAKEAI is one

of the best SaaS solutions around to provide the support by improving the managers’ interaction with staff through our unique technology and AI on a daily basis,” he said.

“After the official release of KAKEAI in October 2019, one of KAKEAI’s clients has successfully increased performance at their sales department by 30% and reduced management training costs by hundreds of millions of dollars.

“KAKEAI provides managers access to the exceptional people management knowledge that is relevant to their members and circumstances. The functions make it possible for managers to manage the team better and have fewer failures when they are not sure how to interact with their employees,” he added.

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Best HR Tech – Learning Management System

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n this new era of work where existing roles have transformed and new ones formed, the need for organisations to reskill their employees has never been more critical. And the world of learning will have to evolve too. The workforce needs to learn, unlearn and relearn, so as to adapt and meet the new demands of Industry 4.0.

In order to help their people learn and reskill in this increasingly digitalised and agile world of work, there is a need for employers to have a robust and world class learning management system.

And the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 looks to recognise the best Learning Management solution providers who have empowered organisations to provide effective and adaptive learning platforms for their employees.

Picking up the coveted Gold Award for Best HR Tech - Learning Management System is imc. The company, whose Asia’s headquarter was established in Singapore in 2016, has been redefining the way learning is delivered and designed through innovative learning technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) for the last 23 years.

Its solutions for learning management, performance support and authoring help organisations design an even more effective training strategy.

Whether it is classroom or digital, social, on the job, blended, mobile or adaptive learning based on artificial intelligence, imc’s 360° Learning Management platform is designed to meet their customers’ different learning needs.

Speaking upon receiving the Gold Award, an

GOLD WINNER

imc imc has been working with organisations across the private and public sectors for over 23 years to redefine the way that learning is designed and implemented through a combination of technology systems and tools, content and strategy. Our award-winning product portfolio comprises learning management, performance support and authoring solutions.

More than 1,200 commercial enterprises, government organisations and educational institutes with over 5 million users around the world rely on imc‘s holistic and bespoke solutions. We are located at 12 offices around the world with 300 employees to serve your complex requirements. imc focuses on supporting organisations where learning is key to the business performance and viability, beyond a feel-good measure and a nice-to-have. www.im-c.com

elated Ivana Lee, imc’s Managing Director Asia, thanked her team and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to bring more innovation to its customers in Asia.

“We are delighted to receive this award.

Especially in Asia, it is so important to be known for high-quality solutions,” she said.

“With our German technology and the ability to translate our knowledge to the needs of the Asian market, I am very proud of our team, strategic partners, and the work we have done to serve our customers. We will continue to strengthen our presence here,” she added.

“WITH OUR GERMAN TECHNOLOGY AND THE ABILITY TO TRANSLATE OUR KNOWLEDGE TO THE NEEDS OF THE ASIAN MARKET, I AM VERY PROUD OF OUR TEAM, STRATEGIC PARTNERS, AND THE WORK WE HAVE DONE TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN OUR PRESENCE HERE.” - IVANA LEE, IMC’S MANAGING DIRECTOR ASIA 6

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Best HR Tech – Employee Performance Management Solution

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he world of work has changed for good, with remote working and working-from-home becoming the new normal for employees around the world. Managing employee performance has already been a key part of organisations pre-COVID-19. And its importance has now become even more pronounced as employers face a whole new challenge of managing employees’ performance.

The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 looks to recognise solution providers who have led the way in transforming and enabling organisations to more effectively manage their employees’ performance.

And the much sought-after Gold Award for Best HR tech – Employee Performance Management Solution goes to ASI Asia Pacific.

Its SMART AC is Indonesia’s benchmark employee performance management solution with its capabilities such as live interviews and role play, as well as traditional exercises that are still in demand such as focus group discussions and online in-tray exercises.

“Indonesian organizations, being in the largest archipelago in the world, have to spend an enormous amount of time and money to screen and assess top talent throughout the country. Our SMART AC solution has become essential during the pandemic, as many customers have been forced into a virtual approach for their Assessment and Development Centres,” said Kevin Thompson, ASI Asia Pacific’s Managing Director.

While the company continues to focus on providing world class employee performance management solutions for organisations, it is also giving back to the community by helping students in Indonesia get a head-start in their careers.

“We originally built both technologies to ensure all Indonesian organisations remain globally competitive in the areas of talent management. But then we realised that we could achieve so much more,” Thompson shared.

“Indonesia’s high schools are the breeding grounds for its future talent. There are approximately five million active senior high school students each year in Indonesia. Yet the

GOLD WINNER

SILVER WINNER

ASI Asia Pacific

SandFil International

ASI Asia Pacific specialises in HR Technology for Recruitment and Assessment.

Making HR Simple. Our vision is what we believe is the key to expanding an organisation’s human resource potential.

We do that by creating ground-breaking HR innovations, by making our products more accessible through technological initiatives and by making a positive impact on the clients with whom we work.

Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, ASI Asia Pacific includes the SMART Platform, SMART AC, VR4HR, ONE4ONE, INIAKU and PEEPL brands. www.asi-asiapacific.com

ability for all to access career guidance support still has a lot of room for improvement. To help address this issue, we created ONE4ONE, a CSR program where for every candidate assessed, we will donate a free career guidance assessment to an Indonesian High School student. The assessment is called IniAku. I am confident that with the international exposure these awards bring, even more high school students will now have access to free career guidance,” he added.

Picking up the Silver Award is SandFil International. Its SandMerit™ system helps SMEs drive a sustainable high-performance culture in their organisations by implementing its evolved Key Performance Indicators framework and software.

“It has been such an honour receiving this

SandFil International is a leading “Employee Performance Management Solutions for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)” corporation with a focus on establishing a better sustainable highperformance culture in the businesses that we engage with. We do this through the use of our innovative system called SandMerit™. www.sandfil.com

award from HRM Asia! It is a testament to the dedication, creativity and hard work put in by the whole SandMerit™️ team to advance the field of Employee Performance Management for the Small Medium Enterprises or SME segment. To the SandMerit™️ team, we could not have achieved this award without your sweat and tears!” said Wilson Ten, Founder and CEO, SandFil International.

Ten also dedicated the award to the customers who are the company’s motivation in creating innovations and technology to improve their employee performance management.

“Heartfelt thanks also goes out to our customers who have used our SandMerit™️ system and seen improvements to their organisation productivity and culture – without your trust in us and your valuable input, we would not be where we are today,” he added.

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Best HR Tech – Payroll Solution

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hile the world of work has been transformed, the need and importance of payroll will never be diminished. And given that the workforce is becoming more remote, flexible and globalised than ever before, there is a critical need for payroll solutions to evolve to cater to the new era of work and pay.

The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 looks to recognise solutions providers who have revolutionised the world of payroll with their technology and services to help organisations provide seamless and efficient payment processes to their employees.

Picking up the hotly contested Gold Award for Best HR Tech – Payroll Solution is BIPO Service. Recognised for its cloud-based SaaS HR Management System (HRMS) that offers users an integrated solution including multi-currency salary disbursements, multistatutory compliance, complete with HR Dashboards and BI (Business Intelligence), BIPO’s suite of products is available on a single platform, easily customised to meet the needs of Industry 4.0.

A jubilant Karen Lee, Managing Director – SEA & Oceania said of the win, “BIPO is committed to helping the HR community through the use of innovative digital solutions, especially during these unprecedented times.

“This award is a huge encouragement to the BIPO team who work tirelessly behind the scenes to improve our product offering and enhance the user experience for our customers,” she added.

BIPO is known in the industry as an HR tech company that provides digitised HR solutions.

From its research and development, product and implementation teams to business development and finance, it takes pride in ensuring its core values are communicated to clients through constant interaction and engagement with them.

And it is constantly looking at ways to support the HR community, especially in streamlining HR and payroll functions in an increasingly volatile business environment.

“Our payroll software complies with multi-

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GOLD WINNER

SILVER WINNER

BIPO Service

8xpand

A leading one-stop, global Human Resource service provider, BIPO helps companies scale-up their HR operations with ease.

Our award-winning cloud and mobilebased Human Resource Management System (HRMS) platform simplifies complicated HR processes. We understand companies need to stay agile, efficient and cost-effective. Which is why we have also designed a comprehensive suite of HR solutions (Payroll Outsourcing, Attendance Automation, HR Consulting, Recruitment & Business Process Outsourcing, Flexible Employee Management) to streamline HR processes. www.biposervice.com

8XPAND is an innovative digital consultancy headquartered in Singapore.

Since 2008, we have been helping companies grow, established brands and reimagine their businesses by building innovative digital solutions empowered by the latest technologies. www.8xpand.com

statutory regulations and supports multicurrency salary disbursements, enabling our clients with a regional presence to scale up their HR operations confidently, and with ease,” she said.

The Silver Award for Best HR Tech – Payroll Solution is 8xpand. Its payroll solutions are scalable for both Small-Medium Enterprises and Large Corporations. They can easily import their existing employee biodata onto their platform and access their payroll information on their mobile devices anytime and anywhere.

Charles Ng, Managing Director, 8xpand, dedicated the award to its clients who have

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pushed the company in their innovation journey as well as his team for the hard work.

“8xpand is honoured to be awarded the Silver award in recognition of our Payroll Solution. We would like to thank our clients for their unwavering support and valuable feedback which was pivotal in our innovation journey. In addition, we would also like to thank our team for their hard work in making receiving these awards possible.

“This award is indeed a great recognition of our efforts and our platforms, and we would continue to strive to serve our clients better by continuously innovating and adding relevant functionality. We are committed to helping HR professionals automate processes so they can better focus on activities targeted on business growth.

“We look forward to reaching out to partners such as HR practitioners, Accounts and Finance practitioners, Business consultants as well as potential Tech partners to serve the industry with the best practice together,” he added.

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Best HR Tech – Talent Management System

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ith talent becoming increasingly mobile and globalised in the new world of work, the role of talent management has never been more critical and challenging for organisations. Moreover, in this digitalised age where there is more data and information than ever before, technology is no longer a nice-to-have, but a must-have for employers to better manage and engage their talent.

The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 looks to honour Talent Management solutions providers who are industry leaders in technology and innovation to empower organisations in the region to navigate the ever-changing world of talent management.

Scooping the coveted Gold Award for Best HR Tech – Talent Management System is ASI Asia Pacific. It’s SMART PLATFORM (Online Employee Assessment Platform) has been given the deserved recognition by the voters of HRM Asia as well as HR professionals in the region.

The SMART PLATFORM is Indonesia’s first Online Employee Assessment Platform to be exported to an international market, thanks to such benefits as animated and mobile-friendly assessments, use of Artificial Intelligence for improving accuracy, hosting ASI Asia Pacific’s extensive assessment portfolio measuring personality, motivation, skill, ability, and behaviour, as well as providing an incredibly user-friendly interface for both clients and

GOLD WINNER

ASI Asia Pacific

We identify future leaders through our cutting-edge, talent management technology.

Our vision, MAKING HR SIMPLE, is what we believe is the key to expanding an organisation’s human resource potential.

We do that by creating ground-breaking HR innovations, by making our products more accessible through technological initiatives and by making a positive impact in the clients with whom we work. www.asi-asiapacific.com

candidates.

This is the second Gold Award that ASI Asia Pacific has been handed at the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020, with their SMART AC (Virtual Assessment and Development Centre) being crowned as the Best HR Tech – Employee Performance Management Solution.

Kevin Thompson, ASI Asia Pacific’s Managing Director, said that the company is mobing beyond just delivering world class solutions for employers, but also to groom the next generation of talent.

“We originally built both technologies to ensure all Indonesian organisations remain globally competitive in the areas of talent management. But then we realised that we could achieve so much more. Indonesia’s high schools are the breeding grounds for its future talent,” he said.

“There are approximately five million active senior high school students each year in Indonesia. Yet the ability for all to access career guidance support still has a lot of room for improvement. To help address this issue, we created ONE4ONE, a CSR program where for every candidate assessed, we will donate a free career guidance assessment to an Indonesian High School student. The assessment is called IniAku. I am confident that with the international exposure these awards bring, even more high school students will now have access to free career guidance.”

“WE ORIGINALLY BUILT BOTH TECHNOLOGIES TO ENSURE ALL INDONESIAN ORGANISATIONS REMAIN GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE IN THE AREAS OF TALENT MANAGEMENT. BUT THEN WE REALISED THAT WE COULD ACHIEVE SO MUCH MORE.” – KEVIN THOMPSON, ASI ASIA PACIFIC’S MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Best HR Tech – Time & Attendance Management System

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ime and attendance management has long been considered the bread and butter of the traditional HR function. However, with the increasingly remote and global workforce, organisations are now forced to rethink their management of time and attendance in the new world of work.

And the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 strives to recognise the best of the best in the ever-competitive Time and attendance management market. Picking up the much sought-after Gold Award for the Best HR Tech – Time & Attendance Management System is 8xpand.

Its time and attendance management system stands out among its competitors with its Geo-fencing technology, facial recognition, integration with biometrics, that are integrated with timesheet and timeclock features that track overtime, punctuality and absence rate.

A delighted Charles Ng, Managing Director, 8xpand, dedicated the award to its customers and lauded its R&D department for their innovative spirit in delivering the best Time and attendance management solution.

“8xpand is honoured to be awarded the 2020 Readers’ Choice Gold Award for Best HR Tech in the Time and Attendance Management System.

This means a lot to us we are recognised for our commitment to improving Human Resource Management experience,” he said.

“We can attribute this success to the hard work of our team members in the R&D department, technical department and project departments, as well as our clients who have been supportive in providing feedback on pain points in their HR processes, which helped us to make targeted improvement on our products.

“Our time and attendance management system is unique as it includes Geo-fencing technology, facial recognition, integration with biometrics, that are integrated with timesheet and timeclock features that tracks overtime, punctuality and absence rate. The timesheet and timeclock features can be further integrated onto our payroll platform in which users can leverage on to automate their HR process,” he added.

Ng is adamant that there is an increasing need for employers to automate their processes

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8xpand

Gabkotech Innovations

8XPAND is an innovative digital consultancy headquartered in Singapore.

Since 2008, we have been helping companies grow, established brands and reimagine their businesses by building innovative digital solutions empowered by the latest technologies. www.8xpand.com

so as to focus on more strategic tasks.

“We believe that with this time and attendance management system in today’s new normal, it will help make time and attendance reporting a smoother process for both employees and employers so they can better direct their time and focus on business growth,” he said.

Picking up the Silver Award for Best HR Tech – Time & Attendance Management System is Gabkotech Innovations, who creates preventive, predictive and prescriptive solutions through its IoT (Internet of Things) sensors that are connected to the cloud and Big Data which is captured and analysed with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Aaron Lee, Founder and CEO, Gabkotech Innovations, is humbled by the recognition from HRM Asia readers and its customers.

“Our gratitude goes to HRM Asia and its readers for bestowing Gabkotech Innovations with such an incredible honour, and making us the proud recipient of the Silver award for Best HR Tech – Time & Attendance Management System,” he said.

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Gabkotech Innovations is one of the leading IoT Smart Building Facilities Management Solutions Provider in Singapore, incorporated in 2012. Using IoT sensors that are connected to the cloud and Big Data which is captured and analyzed with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Gabkotech creates a preventive, predictive and prescriptive solution. www.gabkotech.com

“We live in a very different time today that is enshrouded in uncertainty and volatility.

Technology can help play a pivotal role in addressing some of these challenges and shaping the new normal as businesses forge ahead in the post COVID-19 era.

A leading IoT Smart Building Facilities Management Solutions Provider in Singapore, Gabkotech Innovations strives to help organisations leverage on the latest technologies available to automate their processes.

Lee added, “I am a firm believer of the transformative power of technology, and that was why I started Gabkotech in 2012 to help SMEs in Singapore and the region harness the boundless capabilities of mobile technology, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the cloud to automate their processes and workflows, and more importantly, improve overall productivity and competitive advantage.”

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Best HR Tech – Cloud Solution

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he cloud has undoubtedly been a catalyst and platform for a plethora of HR Tech solutions and more importantly - digitalisation. It has allowed organisations and their HR teams to truly focus on what is important such as implementing business strategies and engaging their employees, rather than time consuming non-core business tasks.

The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 looks to recognise cloud-based solutions providers who have come up with cutting edge innovations to change and drive the industry forward.

Picking up the coveted Gold award for Best HR Tech – Cloud Solution is Times Software.

Reflecting on the recognition it has received, Joan Sng, Senior Business Development Manager, said their success did not happen overnight, but through years of research and hard work to fulfil the vision of bringing innovation and solutions to their customers.

“Times Software began with a vision to reveal the power of innovation in office automation.

With this vision, we dream to deliver innovative cloud HR solutions to all industries to improve their HR processes,” she said.

“Through many years of research and development, dedication and effort from our staff, and support from our customers, we realized that dream. From the very first step, we help our customers onboard to our cloud HR solutions much easier by providing preapproved Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) from Enterprise Singapore.

“With the increasing adoption to digitalisation and cloud applications by all industries, securing data from unauthorised access becomes increasingly important.

Safeguarding our customers’ data is crucial and we took major steps to improve our data security in all our work processes and software solutions. We are proud to announce that we are now ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management compliant,” she added.

The latest recognition will only spur the company on to provide more innovative solutions for their customers, whom they thank for their support.

“Winning this Gold award for Best HR Tech – Cloud Solution award is a testament that

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SILVER WINNER

Times Software

BIPO Service

TIMES SOFTWARE PTE LTD is a privately owned, home grown company incorporated in 1998.

As the industry leader with many years of experience in the human resource, information technology and finance sectors, we continuously achieve our mission to provide excellent products and services to cater to the needs of our clients from all industries. www.timesoftsg.com.sg

A leading one-stop, global Human Resource service provider, BIPO helps companies scale-up their HR operations with ease.

Our award-winning cloud and mobilebased Human Resource Management System (HRMS) platform simplifies complicated HR processes. We understand companies need to stay agile, efficient and cost-effective. Which is why we have also designed a comprehensive suite of HR solutions (Payroll Outsourcing, Attendance Automation, HR Consulting, Recruitment & Business Process Outsourcing, Flexible Employee Management) to streamline HR processes www.biposervice.com

the solutions that we implemented had made profound improvements to our customers’ HR processes. It is also a reminder that we must continue to innovate and improve HR processes for all companies with our next generation solutions,” she continued.

“We would like to thank HRM Asia for organising this award. We dedicate this award to all our staff, customers and HRM Asia Readers’ Choice voters for believing in our vision and helping us realise our dream.”

Picking up the Silver award for Best HR Tech – Cloud Solution is BIPO, which is recognised for its cloud-based SaaS HRMS platform and BIPO Mobile APP. Joko Yu, BIPO’s IT Director for Asia Pacific, dedicated their award to its clients and HRM Asia readers for their support and recognition of its efforts and the common goal in helping

businesses digitalise and transform HR capabilities.

“This is the third year that BIPO has been recognised across three coveted categories. We are extremely proud of our teams, and would also like to share this honour with our clients and the readers of HRM Asia who have been so supportive and encouraging,” he said.

“The HR Tech scene in Singapore is robust and vibrant, and while our BIPO team has worked hard to ensure that product remains one of the best in the market, the support of the HR community and HR vendors collectively, enables our ecosystem to innovate and thrive,” he added.

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Best HR Tech – HR Data & Analytics Solution

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ith the workforce being thrust into digitalisation through the pandemic, more data is available to employers than ever before.

Thus need for data and analytics solutions has never been more pronounced for organisations to better drive performance and employee engagement.

The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 serves to recognise the best Data and Analytics solution providers who have delivered cutting edge solutions for organisations to make sense and understand employee data.

Landing the much coveted Gold Award for Best HR Tech – HR Data & Analytics Solution is Anaplan Asia. Its platform helps connect people, data, and plans to enable real-time planning and decision-making in rapidly changing business environments to give their customers a competitive advantage.

A delighted Karen Clarke, Managing Director Asia Pacific, Anaplan, said, “To be awarded The HRM Asia award for HR Analytics and Data is an honor, and we are grateful for the recognition that would only be possible through our partnerships with great customers in Asia Pacific.

“At Anaplan, we believe Human Resources sits at the heart of every company. It’s a companies single greatest cost and it’s most important asset, and as such we understand the criticality of having a real-time view of your business through the lens of your people today, and a view and path to your future.

“Delivering the right people to the right roles at the right time has never been more important. To do this in a scalable and sustainable way, we start by creating a central source of data truth on a company’s human capital data. This is the first step to ensure you have a real-time view of your business and its greatest asset (your people). Then by connecting it to your other business critical data (like revenue actuals and projections and more) the workforce plans come to life, and reflect in real time the health of your business, and can alert you to risks related to your workforce. This forms the foundation of your operational workforce plan – delivering on your near term goals and objectives allowing CHROs to focus on the future of their company and

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SILVER WINNER

Anaplan Asia

8xpand

Anaplan is pioneering the category of Connected Planning. Our platform, powered by our proprietary Hyperblock technology, purpose-built for Connected Planning, enables dynamic, collaborative, and intelligent planning. Large global enterprises use our solution to connect people, data, and plans to enable real-time planning and decision-making in rapidly changing business environments to give our customers a competitive advantage. www.Anaplan.com

8XPAND is an innovative digital consultancy headquartered in Singapore.

Since 2008, we have been helping companies grow, established brands and reimagine their businesses by building innovative digital solutions empowered by the latest technologies. www.8xpand.com

work.

“Our customers continue to innovate and extend their use of Anaplan to deliver new ways to deliver critical talent for their business leaders faster and more simply. Each of our customers has a strategy and business footprint that is unique to them, and how they leverage and innovate their business through Anaplan motives and inspires us every day, and we are humbled to be a part of their journeys,” she added.

Picking up the Silver Award for Best HR Tech – HR Data & Analytics Solution is 8xpand.

The company has been helping companies grow, established brands and reimagine their businesses by building innovative digital solutions empowered by the latest technologies.

Charles Ng, Managing Director, 8xpand, dedicated the award to their customers and its employees. He said, “8xpand is honoured to

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be awarded the Silver award in recognition of our HR Data Analytics efforts. We would like to thank our clients for their unwavering support and valuable feedback which was pivotal in our innovation journey. In addition, we would also like to thank our team for their hard work in making receiving these awards possible.

“We believe that HR Data Analytics is important for the business to gain insights on their human resources. Therefore, our platforms can be accessed through any mobile devices at anytime. Our solutions are scalable so whether our client is a Small-Medium Enterprise or Large Corporation, they can get started on our platforms by importing their existing employee biodata onto our platform.

Our clients can access their Human Resource information on their mobile devices anytime, anywhere as well.

“This award is indeed a great recognition of our efforts and our platforms, and we would continue to strive to serve our clients better by continuously innovating and adding relevant functionality,” he added.

Readers Choice 2020

Best Corporate Healthcare/ Wellness Solution Provider

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lliance is a medical brand with both GP and in-house specialist clinics, a healthcare organisation specialising in corporate health solutions, a leading wholesale pharmaceutical company facilitating timely access of cutting-edge medications to the region, and a safe haven where patients can count on their friendly family doctors and medical specialists to treat their health problems.

As a physician-led and physician-owned healthcare organisation, Alliance Healthcare knows what is important to those who matter to them – their patients. Since inception, quality healthcare and evidence-based medical treatment for patients have always been priorities.

At Alliance, they strive to be a nextgeneration healthcare company that harnesses the power of technology and patient data to provide cost-effective and efficient services for patients and corporate clients. The intelligence from data retrieved from healthcare users provides Alliance with insights into disease trends and healthcare utilisation, which empower corporate clients and insurance partners to maximise their returns on their health dollar, as well as improve the delivery of healthcare.

With the great uncertainty that the COVID-19

GOLD WINNER

Alliance Healthcare Alliance Healthcare Group has grown from a single clinic in 1994 into a fullfledged integrated healthcare group that that caters to the needs of more than 3,000 corporations and manages more than 1 million patient visits per year. http://www.alliancehealthcare.com.sg

pandemic has brought about, businesses have had to rethink how they support their employees’ medical needs amidst the

pandemic and a worsening economic outlook.

Alliance Healthcare, recipient of the Gold Award in the Best Corporate Healthcare/ Wellness Solution Provider category, has continued to deliver their integrated one-stop corporate health solution, which includes outpatient services, panel management, medical claim administration and wellness initiatives.

On top of this, Alliance Healthcare have also had to pivot quickly to introduce care differently to more than 300 corporate clients.

Thanking clients, partners and everyone on the Alliance team for the Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 win, Dr Barry Thng, CEO of Alliance Healthcare, elaborated, “In 2020, we have pushed forth with telemedicine, home care and dedicated chronic disease management programme to meet the COVID-19 challenges in a disrupted environment.

“Our solutions are digitally enabled to deliver better user experience and outcomes.

As a result, our client’s health programmes are now better integrated and operate with higher efficiency, which translates into cost savings for our customers.

“Moving ahead, Alliance will continue to introduce more innovative and cost-efficient corporate health solutions to make every working environment a healthier and happier place to work!”

“MOVING AHEAD, ALLIANCE WILL CONTINUE TO INTRODUCE MORE INNOVATIVE AND COST-EFFICIENT CORPORATE HEALTH SOLUTIONS TO MAKE EVERY WORKING ENVIRONMENT A HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER PLACE TO WORK!” – DR BARRY THNG, CEO OF ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE

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Best Corporate Healthcare Group

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ith the great uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about, businesses have had to rethink how they support their employees’ medical needs amidst the pandemic and a worsening economic outlook.

Alliance Healthcare, recipient of the Gold Award in the Best Corporate Healthcare Group category, has continued to deliver their integrated one-stop corporate health solution, which includes outpatient services, panel management, medical claim administration and wellness initiatives.

On top of this, Alliance Healthcare have also had to pivot quickly to introduce care differently to more than 300 corporate clients.

Thanking clients, partners and everyone on the Alliance team for the Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 win, Dr Barry Thng, CEO of Alliance Healthcare, elaborated, “In 2020, we have pushed forth with telemedicine, home care and dedicated chronic disease management programme to meet the COVID-19 challenges in a disrupted environment.

“Our solutions are digitally enabled to deliver better user experience and outcomes. As a result, our client’s health programmes are now better integrated and operate with higher efficiency,

GOLD WINNER

Alliance Healthcare Alliance Healthcare Group has grown from a single clinic in 1994 into a full-fledged integrated healthcare group that that caters to the needs of more than 3,000 corporations and manages more than 1 million patient visits per year. http://www.alliancehealthcare.com.sg

which translates into cost savings for our customers.

“Moving ahead, Alliance will continue to introduce more innovative and cost-

efficient corporate health solutions to make every working environment a healthier and happier place to work!”

Alliance is a medical brand with both GP and in-house specialist clinics, a healthcare organisation specialising in corporate health solutions, a leading wholesale pharmaceutical company facilitating timely access of cutting-edge medications to the region, and a safe haven where patients can count on their friendly family doctors and medical specialists to treat their health problems.

As a physician-led and physicianowned healthcare organisation, Alliance Healthcare knows what is important to those who matter to them – their patients.

Since inception, quality healthcare and evidence-based medical treatment for patients have always been priorities.

At Alliance, they strive to be a nextgeneration healthcare company that harnesses the power of technology and patient data to provide cost-effective and efficient services for patients and corporate clients. The intelligence from data retrieved from healthcare users provides Alliance with insights into disease trends and healthcare utilisation, which empower corporate clients and insurance partners to maximise their returns on their health dollar, as well as improve the delivery of healthcare.

“OUR SOLUTIONS ARE DIGITALLY ENABLED TO DELIVER BETTER USER EXPERIENCE AND OUTCOMES. AS A RESULT, OUR CLIENT’S HEALTH PROGRAMMES ARE NOW BETTER INTEGRATED AND OPERATE WITH HIGHER EFFICIENCY, WHICH TRANSLATES INTO COST SAVINGS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS.” - DR BARRY THNG, CEO OF ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE

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NTUC LEARNINGHUB

is a leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore that aims to transform Singapore’s workforce for a transformed future.

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BUILDING HOLISTIC SKILL SETS NTUC LearningHub helps to transform learners into Worker 4.0 to succeed in the Industry 4.0 environment.

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NAVIGATING CHANGE THROUGH RESEARCH

To aid workers and companies in navigating the complex business environment, NTUC LearningHub conducted in-depth research with employers and employees on the ground to develop a series of whitepapers.

EMPLOYER SKILLS SURVEY REPORT How can workers be more resilient in a Covid-19 era?

INSIGHTS FROM

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INTRODUCTION their workforce through upskilling or

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Singapore, many have seen their business fall

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think the competencies needed to navigate

in-demand skills that will help both employers

the new economy. Amongst other measures

and employees be more resilient in a Covid-19

in responding to the effects of the outbreak, employers have been strategically restructuring

era and beyond.

Over 200 employers across Singapore were surveyed to uncover the coveted skills that are keeping businesses viable during the coronavirus outbreak.

DATA SKILLS REPORT A VIEW FROM THE GROUND

CLOSING THE DATA SKILLS GAP IN THE COVID-19 ERA AND BEYOND

HOW SINGAPOREANS LEARN REPORT Over 700 business leaders and employees were surveyed to uncover a dual perspective on the data skills gap in Singapore.

HOW SINGAPOREANS LEARN THE RISE OF ONLINE LEARNING AMID THE PANDEMIC

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Over 400 online learners were surveyed to find out how Singaporeans are adapting to online learning.

he pandemic has cast a spotlight on the importance of Continuing Education and Training (CET) in ensuring the employability and competitiveness of workers amid an

uncertain economic climate. With social distancing being the new norm, world class training has to be made accessible online so that learning never stops. Learners must also adjust their learning styles in order to keep their skills up-to-date or reskill to meet labour market demands.

As more learning moved online, it has brought many challenges and opportunities for innovation. To understand what learners need and how learning delivery should adapt, NTUC LearningHub has launched a survey to uncover trends in adult learning in Singapore.

Gleaning findings from a survey of users on our online learning platform LHUB GO*, we have uncovered some interesting insights on how Singaporeans learn in the Covid-19 era and beyond.

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is an online learning platform with over 100,000 users since the launch in April 2020. It offers 100 free courses to the general public and 200 free courses to NTUC Union Members until 7 February 2021.

Launched in partnership with Go1.com, the leading online content hub for on-demand training, this community initiative represents an estimated total of over SGD 1 million worth of access to courses.

For more information, visit: www.ntuclearninghub.com/lhub-go

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FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING in key areas including Infocomm Technology, Digital Awareness and Employability, Workplace Safety and Health, Leadership and Business Excellence, Security, Human Resources, Healthcare, and Foreign Worker Training, visit ntuclearninghub.com

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Individuals. LHH teams with organizations to help reimagine what their own people are capable of.

We help them deliver what’s possible from within.

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Readers Choice 2020

Best Corporate Learning and Development Provider

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n recognition of their continued commitment to providing the skills and knowledge for Singapore employees to thrive in an ever-changing workplace, the Singapore Polytechnic PACE Academy has been selected as the Gold Winner of the Best Corporate Learning and Development Provider in this year’s competition, an award the institution also picked up last year.

Wong Jian Chang, Director, SP PACE Academy, said, “Singapore Polytechnic Professional & Adult Continuing Education (SP PACE) Academy is proud to be the 2nd time Gold Award Winner for the Best Corporate Learning & Development Provider in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 and 2019.

“We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of those who have voted for us for the Best Corporate Learning & Development Provider. We are committed and excited to be part of your lifelong journey!”

In order to ensure continued relevancy of employees’ skillsets in tandem with industry needs, SP PACE Academy collaborates strategically with various industry stakeholders such as economic/funding agencies, Trade Association and Chambers (TACs), and unions.

This includes the co-development and codelivery of training programmes, as well as placement facilitation for trainees.

To introduce a new innovative learning approach, SP Pace Academy has added the Industry Now Curriculum (INC) into its suite of Work-Study Programmes (WSPs). SP Pace Academy also has companies co-locating on their campus to allow better integration and proximity for participants to learn through industry projects and further extend their learning journey to year-long internships, to Continuing Education & Training (CET) and eventually, to employment.

SP PACE Academy has also set up the Centre for i4.0 Workforce Transformation (Ci4.0WT) early this year, which seeks to transform workforce through upskilling/reskilling within the workflow with minimal disruption to business operations. The centre has been working with at least 20 companies, embedding learning at the precise moments of need so to

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SILVER WINNER

Singapore Polytechnic PACE Academy

Organisational Development Concepts (ODC)

Singapore Polytechnic (SP) has been training and developing the local workforce since 1954. SP Professional & Adult Continuing Education (PACE) Academy provides the focal point for Continuing Education and Training (CET) as SP continues to provide new and effective pathways for learners of all ages to develop their skills and knowledge so as to be employable in an ever-changing workplace. www.sp.edu.sg/pace

ODC is a Singapore based, regional focused corporate training provider providing turnkey solutions to global companies to design, develop and deliver localised workshops across 14 different cities in Asia Pacific. In Singapore, ODC is also an Approved Training Organisation offering management and leadership courses for their corporate clients. www.odctraining.com.sg

achieve the higher productivity targets.

The Silver Winner of the Best Corporate Learning and Development Provider was Organisational Development Concepts (ODC), who believes that highly engaged and motivated employees are the cornerstone for business sustainability and competitiveness.

This philosophy is further crystalised into ODC’s corporate mantra to “Inspire, Encourage, Uplift and Challenge”, and the company working to operationalise these belief systems throughout their client engagements.

Anthony Ho, General Manager, ODC, added, “This [RCA] award would not be possible without the opportunity provided by our people-centric and outcome-focused clients of whom ODC has the privilege to support and

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journey with in realising their L&D vision.

“This award is a recognition of the efforts

by ODC’s family of consultants, trainers and developers who work tirelessly with our clients.

This award will not be possible without the strong support of ODC’s office team who was able to support our consultant team when they serve our valued clients.”

Looking ahead, ODC believes that the while the future of L&D would be increasingly technology-empowered, the foundations to “Inspire, Encourage, Uplift and Challenge” will continue to remain at the core of how the company diagnose, design, develop and deliver their learning solutions.

“We look forward to impacting more lives and careers positively and to continue in building connections and bridging perspectives,” Ho concluded.

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Best Corporate Training Provider

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riven by their mission, NTUC LearningHub has persevered through the uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic to provide training that have helped transform jobs and companies in Singapore.

For jobs, NUTC LearningHub participated in national initiatives such as the SGUnited Skills programme and the Self-Employed Persons Training Support Scheme to help workers and self-employed persons adapt to a new job environment.

For companies, NTUC LearningHub supported over 3,000 companies through the Enhanced Training Support Programme, and also rolled out new initiatives such as the SME Digital Reboot to help companies in their digital transformation.

In recognition of these efforts, HRM Asia readers voted NTUC LearningHub as the winner of the Gold Award for Best Corporate Training Provider. Calling the win “an encouragement”, Kwek Kok Kwong, CEO of NTUC LearningHub, said, “The pandemic in 2020 has brought many opportunities to help think about the transformation of our organisation. As we navigated through these challenges, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to our stakeholders for their confidence and support that have enabled us to continue providing quality training services.

“This award reaffirms our company’s mission to provide learning that transforms employability and creates a better life for all working people. It also spurs us to expand our commitment for 2021 to further drive job transformations and company transformations. In an uncertain environment, upskilling and reskilling are imperative for both workers and companies to emerge stronger.”

Besides continuously striving to innovate in linking training to jobs, implement digital solutions and continuously curate best-in-class courses to ensure workers and companies in Singapore remain ready, relevant and resilient, NTUC LearningHub is also pushing ahead with their own transformation.

“Our team responded swiftly by offering free online courses on LHUB GO, our community

GOLD WINNER

SILVER WINNER

NTUC LearningHub

Organisational Development Concepts (ODC)

NTUC LearningHub is the leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore which aims to transform the lifelong employability of working people. Since their corporatisation in 2004, NTUC LearningHub has been working with employers and individual learners to provide learning solutions in multiple areas. www.ntuclearninghub.com

initiative to support the training needs of Singaporeans during the downturn, and the platform has already gathered over 100,000 users,” Kwek concluded.

Winning the Silver Award for Best Corporate Trainer Provider is Organisational Development Concepts (ODC). Beyond skills equipping, ODC’s corporate mantra to “Inspire, Encourage, Uplift and Challenge” has allowed the company to develop programmes that support skills transfers and increase learning enthusiasm.

To ensure relevance, retention and applications, ODC has developed a team of workplace coaches, accessors and role players who support facilitators in managing skills practice through role-playing.

Anthony Ho, General Manager, ODC, said, “We would like to thank our valued customers

ODC is a Singapore based, regional focused corporate training provider providing turnkey solutions to global companies to design, develop and deliver localised workshops across 14 different cities in Asia Pacific. In Singapore, ODC is also an Approved Training Organisation offering management and leadership courses for their corporate clients.. www.odctraining.com.sg

in their support in ensuring our programmes and case studies meet the learner’s real world workplace challenges. Their resolute belief that corporate training should not be just knowledge or awareness but to affect positive change in the workplace has allow us to deliver impactful changes.

This award would not be possible without our crack team of consultants (trainers, workplace coaches, assessors and role players) who are able to put together real world issues and role play out during the training. Their insightful feedback has also allowed us to win hearts and minds and supported us in winning this silver award. We look forward to impacting more lives and career positively, and we look forward to continue in Building Connections and Bridging Perspectives.”

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Best Corporate Leadership Development Provider

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he COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for unprecedented transformation in the workplace, prompting leaders to change their values and values systems – and redefining what it means to be a leader, suggested Deepali Jain, Managing Director, Singapore, Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH).

He said, “Now more than ever, leadership is not a title. It’s a behaviour. The shortage of quality leaders who step up to guide organisations into the future is arguably the biggest talent issue companies face today.”

According to LHH’s global research, 72% of organisations agree that leadership accountability is a critical business issue, yet only 31% are satisfied with the levels in their own workplace.

Leaders today thus, need new capabilities and a new way of thinking to succeed. Jain explained, “You can find a whole range of skills and characteristics that might describe the truly decent leader. At LHH, we focus on seven core ideas: accountability, civility, compassion, empathy, honesty, humility and principle.”

And it is this winning mindset that allowed LHH to be voted joint-Gold Winner in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 in the Best Corporate Leadership Development Provider category.

Jain continued, “As leaders, our job is to create hope where it may be lacking and transfer our strength and wisdom to those people who may be feeling weak or depleted.

“It’s why I’m so proud that LHH has been recognised for the work we do with our clients in developing great leaders and we are delighted to see HRM Asia readers continuing to trust our services, making this award win possible. Thank you to all who voted for LHH.” Also awarded the Gold Award in the category is the Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), who remains dedicated in providing consistent, up-to-date and best practices in workplace learning.

Roger Wong, President of MIS, said, “These awards recognise MIS’ presence and significant contribution to the workforce, with MIS Executive Development Services, as the quintessentially preferred training partner of many organisations.

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GOLD WINNER

GOLD WINNER

Lee Hecht Harrison

Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS)

A division of The Adecco Group – the world’s leading HR solutions partner – LHH’s 4,000+ coaches and colleagues work with more than 12,000 organisations in over 65 countries around the world.

LHH provides local expertise, global infrastructure, and industry-leading technology to partner with organisations to help reimagine what their own people are capable of. www.lhh.com/sg/en

Founded in 1973, MIS has been a premier corporate training provider in the areas of learning and development, and has nurtured countless sales, marketing and business practitioners. MIS has also provided ample networking opportunities for thousands of members through its diverse series of guru talks and events. www.mis.org.sg

“We are very honoured to receive these awards, with much appreciation extended to the more than 2,000 senior executives, managers and professionals who attended the training courses in areas of Business Management, Communications, Personal Effectiveness, Human Capital Management and more, of which the number continues to grow exponentially.”

According to Wong, MIS is continuing to fortify the programmes – spanning across nine major disciplines – which are constantly updated to keep up with the latest trends, and which are tailored to equip leadership skills and competencies, while deepening existing skillsets.

MIS is also collaborating with partners such as the Asia Marketing Foundation (AMF), which appointed MIS to spearhead

the Education and Training for the AMF Community, comprising 17 countries and regions.

Wong added, “MIS is committed to equip professionals with competitive skills, and custom-design programmes that look into each vertical, keeping our paramount delivery objectives in line with key business issues to address different organisation’s specific training needs. On top of this, MIS aims to be a platform for opportunities, a connector, an activator, and not just an institution for learning.

“As we forge new paths and journeys ahead, we would like to express a sincere word of thanks and we look forward to your continuous support!”

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Readers Choice 2020

Best Recruitment Outsourcing Solution

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he talent landscape has changed forever and with the workforce becoming increasingly mobile, digitalised and globalised, finding the right people to meet your business needs has become more challenging and important than ever before.

The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 seeks to recognise the best Recruitment Outsourcing Solution providers who have helped organisations find the right talent they need to navigate their businesses forward during these challenging times.

And the prestigious Gold Award for Best Recruitment Outsourcing Solution goes to Resource Solutions. As a major provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions, its products and services have helped their clients enhance their reach, their ability to build talent communities and their applicant and candidate experience.

Honoured by the latest recognition from HRM Asia readers, David Barr, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific for Resource Solutions, dedicated the award to his team who have worked hard to come up with world class services and innovations over the years.

“It’s a huge honour to be recognised by the human resources community in Asia with this accolade. At Resource Solutions, we pride ourselves on providing a world-class service to our clients and we are proud to celebrate the hard work of our people and their dedication and agility during a turbulent time.” he said.

Not forgetting their customers, Barr shared that the partnership with them is something that helped Resource Solutions stand out among its competitors.

GOLD WINNER

Resource Solution Since our inception in 1997, Resource Solutions has sought out and trialled the very best technology offerings to support our recruitment activities clients and candidates. As a major provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions, our products and services are often utilised by our clients using their brand to enhance their reach, their ability to build talent communities and to enhance the applicant and candidate experience. We have been operating in Asia since 2012 and currently have c.400 employees based in Asia. We now recruit for 20 clients across 14 countries in the region, spanning diverse industries from Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals through to Technology and Manufacturing. www.resourcesolutions.com/

“The sense of partnership we have with our clients runs deeper than you would expect from your usual RPO provider. We work with our clients to not only deliver what is expected of us, but to become trusted advisors, across all levels of the business. This is evident through the eight service renewals/expansions we have had in the past 12 months, which is a testament to our Operations Teams’ exceptional delivery,” he continued.

Looking ahead to the future, Barr is adamant that Resource Solutions will continue to focus on their people and to provide their customers in Asia Pacific with more cutting edge solutions to help them meet their talent needs.

“While the COVID-19 pandemic makes future projections uncertain, we have clear priorities and areas of strength.We will continue to invest in our people agenda and in developing our internal talent to fuel our future growth as market confidence is restored and as companies start to regrow their organisation across APAC,” he said.

“We will also keep a laser-sharp focus on looking for opportunities when it comes to client and candidate experience to ensure they benefit from the optimum mix of human and digital interventions when engaging with us or our clients during the recruitment process.

“Last but by no means least, we will work tirelessly to ensure Resource Solutions is a great place to work with an environment that enables innovation and is open and inclusive so our people can bring their ‘whole’ self to work each day. In my experience, highly engaged and valued people translates to great service to our clients,” he concluded.

“WE WILL ALSO KEEP A LASER-SHARP FOCUS ON LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITIES WHEN IT COMES TO CLIENT AND CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE TO ENSURE THEY BENEFIT FROM THE OPTIMUM MIX OF HUMAN AND DIGITAL INTERVENTIONS WHEN ENGAGING WITH US OR OUR CLIENTS DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.” - DAVID BARR, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ASIA-PACIFIC FOR RESOURCE SOLUTIONS READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS COMMEMORATIVE GUIDE 2020

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Readers Choice 2020

Best Employer of Records Service Provider

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mployer of Record (EOR) services are growing increasingly important for global business, enabling companies to hire the best talent anywhere in the world without the complexity of setting up foreign branch offices or subsidiaries.

Companies are able to bypass over the legal, HR and tax complexities without having to figure out for themselves “how” to do business in a foreign country, while getting all the benefits of a global team.

Introduced as a new category at Readers’ Choice Awards 2020, the Best Employer of Record Service Provider saw Globalization Partners deservedly walk away with the Gold Award.

Charles Ferguson, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Globalization Partners, said, “This is indeed a golden moment for us. It warms our hearts to be recognised and selected by our customers, industry partners, friends, and readers of HRM Asia. On behalf of the team, I would like to thank all those who supported Globalization Partners and gave their vote of confidence.

“Amidst these challenging times, we must all celebrate successes, big and small. Trust that we will be celebrating this Best EOR Service Provider recognition in a big way by continuously innovating and forming meaningful partnerships to help businesses succeed as they expand in the APAC region and beyond.”

Earlier this year, Globalization Partners was also recognised by NelsonHall as an industry leader in EOR in 2020. The company, said NelsonHall, has demonstrated strengths in expertise, technology and delivery model in an industry that is expected to reach US$1.1 billion growth by 2024.

And as companies increasingly look to employ talent internationally in support of global expansion activities, deploying an EOR has bever been more relevant, as Ferguson explained, “The pandemic has resulted in companies redefining their strategy to find opportunities in new markets. In addition, with remote working becoming the norm, businesses are able to easily and compliantly hire the highly skilled talent they need even if

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GOLD WINNER

Globalization Partners Globalization Partners enables companies to quickly and easily expand internationally. Their solution allows companies to hire employees in as little as 12 hours without having to navigate complex international issues. Globalization Partners’ innovative platform is Privacy Shield certified for HR Data, and has consistently attained 97% customer satisfaction ratings by making it easy for companies to go global. www.globalization-partners.com

they are located outside of their home country of operation.”

Offering 24/7/365 premium support services, Globalization Partners have teams and offices worldwide with their global headquarters located in Boston and California, and regional offices in London, Ireland, Singapore and Dubai.

Established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, GoGlobal places a heavy premium on providing uncompromising quality and speed of service delivery. This, revealed Margaret Yip, Director, GoGlobal, has led to clients recognising the company as the “best EOR provider by far in Asia.”

She added, “Our client employees have more than tripled in the past 12 months – despite

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

SILVER WINNER

GoGlobal With their HQ in Tokyo and local offices in 17 APAC countries, GoGlobal’s flexible workforce solutions allow companies without a local entity in Asia to onboard talents in as early as 48 hours. As the only fully-licensed EOR in Asia, GoGlobal offers GEO / PEO / EOR service to ensure clients stay compliant and free of administrative burdens. www.goglobalgeo.com/en/

Covid19 – and most are through word of mouth and referrals. Client experience is at the core of every decision we make, and we relentlessly strive to be the best in everything we do.”

Receiving the Silver Award for Best Employer of Record Service Provider is a recognition of how far GoGlobal have come in such a short period of time, according to Yip, who continued, “We are the only fully licensed international PEO firm in Asia, and we have our own legal entities in all the countries we operate in as we understand the nuisance and risks associated with subcontracting.

“We put our employees’ wellbeing as our top priority, and we have dedicated local teams looking after their every need. Client satisfaction remains our biggest motivation, and while we are extremely proud of our achievements so far, it is only the beginning for us.”

Readers Choice 2020

Best Service Apartment

by Property

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perating since October 2016, Oasia Residence Singapore has been committed to a high level of service quality and in providing accommodation beyond the conventional.

Aiming to inspire and empower guests to Journey Well when traveling through three wellness pillars: Refresh, Refuel and Recharge, Oasia Residence Singapore achieves this through the facilities in the property, tranquil surroundings and a brand of service that emphasises personal warmth, sincerity and efficiency.

And is it this winning combination that enabled Oasia Residence Singapore to take home the Gold Award in the Best Service Apartment

by Property category at Readers’ Choice Awards 2020.

Nancy Zhang, Resident Manager, Oasia Residence Singapore, said, “Winning the Gold Award for Best Serviced Apartment by Property has greatly contributed to the recognition of our team’s relentless determination and dedication in giving their best to ensure guests are wowed and swept off their feet during their stay with us. We are greatly honoured to be receiving this award and will consistently anticipate and exceed guests’ expectations.

“And finally, we greatly value the trust and confidence of our guests and corporate bookers and thank you for your loyalty, and support to Oasia Residence, as well as HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020.”

Moving forward, Nancy reiterated Oasia Residence’s commitment to going the extra mile, and rendering service above and beyond their guests’ expectations, and making a difference in their lives.

Besides taking care of daily living such as laundry services, housekeeping of rooms, providing a healthy breakfast and more, Oasia Residence Singapore also celebrate inclusivity and diversity amongst guests, including remembering milestones in their lives that call for a celebration.

Oasia Residence is located on the fringes of Singapore’s dynamic and technology cluster and is minutes away from the Singapore Science Park, One-North and National University of Singapore. To indulge in Singapore’s national pastimes – food-tripping and shopping – guests

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Oasia Residence Singapore Since its launch in 2016, Oasia Residence Singapore has provided world-class hospitality to both local and international guests. In line with the Oasia brand by Far East Hospitality, they aim to inspire and empower guests to Journey Well when travelling, through three wellness pillars: Refresh, Refuel, and Recharge. www.oasiahotels.com

can take a short walk to West Coast Market Square and West Coast Plaza.

Receiving the Silver Award in the Best Service Apartment by Property is Regency House, a

“WE GREATLY VALUE THE TRUST AND CONFIDENCE OF OUR GUESTS AND CORPORATE BOOKERS AND THAN YOU FOR YOUR LOYALTY, AND SUPPORT TO OASIA RESIDENCE.” - NANCY ZHANG, RESIDENT MANAGER, OASIA RESIDENCE SINGAPORE

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Regency House Located at the junction of Penang Road and Oxley Road, Regency House is within minutes by foot from the major shopping malls along Orchard Road. Besides the fine dining options along the famous district, the service apartment is a minute’s walk from Killiney Road, which offers a wide selection of local and international cuisine. www.stayfareast.com

service apartment keen to provide the best living experience for their guests.

Freda Lew, Residence Manager, Regency House, said, “I am grateful to receive this award on behalf of Regency House. This is a recognition of the team’s hard work. At Regency House, our goal is to provide each guest with a memorable experience by anticipating their needs and making them feel at home. Winning this award inspires us to reach for greater heights with our service.

“Regency House is not just a serviced apartment; we create a homely environment for our guests who would like to stay with us for many years. By understanding the guest’s individual needs, we try to make each apartment a personalised home that they will feel comfortable in from day one. The effort that the team makes is the reason why we have many returning guests.

“I would like to thank the staff members from Regency House for their dedication, the management team for their guidance, and our business partners for their support. Winning this award would not have been possible without you.”

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Readers Choice 2020

Best Business Hotel

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ith 112 guestrooms, including two Colonial Manors, complete with private plunge pools and outdoor bathtubs, Capella Singapore provides some of the most spacious accommodation options in Singapore.

Capella Singapore also offers the opportunity for extended stays with full access to the hotel’s facilities via The Club Residences at Capella Singapore. These long stay offerings include 72 sea-facing suites and duplexes and nine manors with private pools.

These features and more, helped Capella Singapore win gold in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 as the Best Business Hotel.

Fernando Gibaja, General Manager, Capella Singapore, said, “We are absolutely delighted to be recognised as a Gold winner for Best Business Hotel

by HRM Asia’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2020. Whilst Capella Singapore is tucked away on the serene island of Sentosa, we are just a stone’s throw from Singapore’s CBD, and also boast a dedicated Business Centre on site, allowing us to strike the balance between work and relaxation. We look forward to welcoming many more of HRM Asia’s readers to the property in the years to come.”

With an incredibly strong wellness programme, Capella Singapore’s Auriga Spa offers four signature treatments, each based on a corresponding lunar phase.

GOLD WINNER

Capella Singapore Combining old-world colonial charm with contemporary chic, Capella Singapore is located in two restored Tanah Merah colonial bungalows, which date back to the 1880s. Inspired by Tanah Merah’s Malay translation red earth, architects Foster + Partners designed the resort to sit in harmony with surrounding nature. www.capellahotels.com

Within the 12,000 square foot area, guests can choose from among nine experience rooms, including three suites with shower and bath, separate steam shower and dressing area.

The property’s range of culinary options draws both hotel guests and locals alike.

Inspired by its seafront setting, The Knolls offers a refreshing Mediterranean dining experience in an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Open every Friday to Sunday, Cassia invites guests to celebrate the Renaissance in Chinese fine dining, taking inspiration from the age-old spice routes in Southern and Western China and the seas around Singapore. Bob’s Bar presents a vibrant spot for up to 27 guests with views of the hotel’s three cascading swimming pools. From intimate dinner celebrations, formal business luncheons, to personalised cooking classes, the Chef’s Table promises a unique and unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Carefully cultivated by the expert team of Capella Culturist, Capella Curates offer exclusive adventures, which incorporate interesting characters, whimsical traditions, and the opportunity to hone unexplored skills. Capella Curates is all about providing highly tailored experiences that the discerning guests of Capella Singapore have come to expect.

The range of on and off-site experiences were thoughtfully designed by the Capella Culturist at each property to offer a glimpse into the soul of each destination

“WHILST CAPELLA SINGAPORE IS TUCKED AWAY ON THE SERENE ISLAND OF SENTOSA, WE ARE JUST A STONE’S THROW FROM SINGAPORE’S CBD, AND ALSO BOAST A DEDICATED BUSINESS CENTRE ON SITE, ALLOWING US TO STRIKE THE BALANCE BETWEEN WORK AND RELAXATION.” - FERNANDO GIBAJA, GENERAL MANAGER, CAPELLA SINGAPORE

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