As we heard the news, our big Merlion, located in Sentosa, is leaving. Meaning to say Mr Merlion has been terminated, retrenched or he just simply quit. It’s sad to see our big employee leave but it may be for the best.

The Merlion stood tall since 1995 and has served many people as a tourism point. Some may even consider him to be the eighth wonders of the world.

It is usually sad to see our friend leave the grounds. Everyone cherished good times together. Always being the centre of attention.

Although, its best to see it in a different light. Better things and opportunity will come. Expecting greater things to happen in the future.

The Sentosa Merlion will continue to stay in our hearts.

Similarly, to our friends and colleagues who left the company, it's difficult to say goodbyes as they have contributed much in the company and left to remember their legacy.

We should remember the good and instead, end it with a good note and be happy that another company is lucky to have someone like them in the company.  

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On 30th Aug 2017, 30 HRs attended to this briefing on the ways of hiring through social media and making use of the support programmes launched by the government such as the Career Support Programmes, Professional Conversion Programmes and P-MAX Place and Train Programme for PMETs (Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians).

Kaplan Institute also joined this session with their booth set up to share with these HRs on the courses and training offered by them and how it can benefit them.

The attendees were given much more info on the ongoing Human Resource e-Career Fair that is happening now until next year June 2018. For those who are looking to hire Payroll Officers, HR Admins, etc. Even if they are also looking to change their positions to other HR opportunities.

Take a look!

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Making mistakes provide excellent learning opportunities but make it is better not to make careless mistakes in the first place.

A common mistake that a manager fails to do is empower their team member. Because they feel that the no-one can do key jobs better than themselves.

A manager needs to plan good measured goals that are achievable and ends up exceeding them by leaps and bounds. Ensure your team member knows what's expected. By providing those concrete goals empowers and keeps them focused on work. Take a step further by outlining what you expectation, deadline, and desired results. Provide them with goal-oriented feedback allows them to focus on their work. Schedule a regular feedback session with them, this allows them to know there is a channel for discussion and getting advice.

Managers need to learn how to delegate and empower their team member to perform the duties. Building the trust in your team is critical and empowering your team member to perform their duties else you may end up trying to do their work. Micromanaging does not help your team member won’t learn, develop and improve. Explain to them the expectations to take on more work and be independent. Allow team member to know the overall direction of the project, the goals allow you to measure the outcome.

Managers will need to provide regular feedback to your team member. Redirect kudos and credit to the team member when they achieve the goals and targets. Don't take away the credit of your team member achievements. Let your team member take credit for their achievements. Through this, they are motivated to continue to chase after success.

Likewise, guide them through their mistakes and as their manager, assume responsibility for your team member errors. By doing so, your team member will innovate and learn. Team member learns better from their mistakes and grows to become stronger and better.

Keeping your door open. Good managers must learn how to engage with difficult personalities and situations.  Let your team member know that you're ready and willing to listen if they have any questions or concerns. The manager will be able to solve the issues if you sustain an open channel of communication so that you can fix the problem as soon as possible.
 

As a manager, treat your team member well.  If they're happy with their jobs, they'll pass that kindness on to customers. This will maintain a positive corporate culture.