“You are more important than the work that you have [to do].” Have you ever taken a mental health day from work? Do you feel that you can? Vivian Chua, Head of Market Services and Solutions, demonstrates how serious HP Greater Asia is about supporting and protecting employee wellbeing.

Are young people these days lazy and over-sensitive? Are older generations too stuck in their ways? This episode pits the boomers and Karens against the strawberry generation as Doris Sohmen-Pao, CEO of HCLI, shares her expertise on what it takes to juggle 5 different generations in the workplace.

"Isn’t maximising profits the end goal [of any company]?” Can we expect any corporation to prioritise sustainability over profits? Is it even true that green practices incur extra costs? Yi Hui Lim, Director of Global Frontend Environmental Sustainability, reveals the meaningful ways in which Micron has committed to sustainability – for themselves, and for the world.

Is AI here to save us all from long hours and tedious tasks? Is it going to leave us jobless and destitute? The importance of assuaging fears, upskilling, and AI-related education cannot be understated. D N Prasad, Senior Director of People and Organisation at GovTech, weighs in on this hotly debated issue from a Human Resource perspective.

What's the difference between a toxic employer and one that's simply a poor fit? How difficult is it to cultivate a supportive company culture? Christian Honegger, CEO of TC Acoustic, takes us through the ups and downs of a people-first policy – including pandemic woes and the reason behind an abrupt mass resignation.

How significant should workplace culture be in the life of a start-up or SME? How does a good workplace culture contribute to the achievement of business goals? WhiteCoat shares its journey of starting small and growing big and how a strong workplace culture and the workplace is a stepping stone to transforming society.

“It isn’t a one program fix, it is a journey that is evolving and you need to be working on it [unconscious bias] continuously and intentionally.”Can workplace discrimination be linked to a lack of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace? Tan Kia Hiang, Senior Director of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Micron Technology explains why they are no longer just modern catch-phrases in today’s working world.

“And I think that was one of the key enablers where we were able to ensure that all our employees had the tools and resources and systems accessible when we moved from what was a highly integrated face-to-face in-person environment to operating with a high degree of virtual collaboration.”Pure technology driving humans or humans driving the technology? What does it mean to be a future-ready employee or to be future-proof in the workplace? Amanda Gervay, Senior Vice President, People and Capability, MasterCard Asia Pacific sheds light on the topic.

“A certain portion of OGP is what people typically call multigenerational. Actually from my experience and looking at OGP, a big thing which shapes the organization is a bit less about the generational difference. It is about how the context shapes behavior.”Do young people dictate the workforce with their Gen Y and Gen Z work styles and attitudes, and what motivates them in the work they do? Russell Chan, Head of People at OGP discusses what matters to young people in the workplace and their motivation to do work that serves the public good.

“One of the biggest calls in the midst of change in transition is clarity.”What does change look like in the workplace and how can leaders be instrumental in the process of change in the role of “peacemakers” and not just “peace-keepers” in the workplace? Praise Mok, Deputy Chief Executive, ROHEI Learning and Consulting shares the tools any organization can used to navigate the complexities and intricacies of change at a leadership and an employee level.

"The workplace is where we spend pretty much half of our lives. You know, it's at least half of our waking lives. And the fact that when people do not enjoy going to the [work] environment, I think it puts a lot of strain on their mental health.”In this debut episode of the Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ podcast, Christopher Ong, Managing Director, DHL Express Singapore discusses toxic workplace culture, why culture trumps strategy, and how prioritizing People above Profits helps to create and build a great workplace culture that employees are proud of.