The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the conversation workers have around finding meaning and purpose beyond just monetary rewards. Hong Siu Ming, senior vice president for people, culture and group rewards at Great Eastern outlines what employees and managers can do in this episode of CNA’s Work It podcast.
SINGAPORE: Companies on the hunt for talent in a tight labour market are seeing potential candidates asking questions that go beyond how much they are paid – focusing instead on what the organisation can do for them, so they are engaged in meaningful work.
Speaking to hosts Crispina Robert and Adrian Tan, Mr Hong, who studied for a banking career but eventually joined human resources, said an entire generation has been shaped by a more globalised world. According to the 44-year-old, people who find meaning in work also tend to do a lot better in the long run. He puts this down to what he calls “discretionary effort’’ and this comes from being highly engaged.
"People can look at work as a job, a career or calling. I think calling is quite clear. If you look at work as a job, then it's very easy for you to fall into the trap, day in day out you end up doing the same tasks, and you don't find meaning.
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