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NEC to create a global innovation base near Tokyo

TOKYO, Nov 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation has announced the construction of a global base for innovation near Tokyo. The provisionally named "NEC Innovation Building" is slated to be 12 stories above ground and to provide a total floor area of approximately 50,000 square meters at a construction cost of roughly 33 billion yen (USD 236 million). Construction will begin in March 2023 and is expected to be complete in June 2025.Image of the NEC Innovation BuildingThe new building is scheduled to be used by approximately 4,700 people belonging to organizations, such as the Global Innovation Unit, that are involved in the creation of innovation, including the development of cutting-edge technologies and new business development at NEC. By making use of NEC's diverse assets, the company aims to become a forum for "creating knowledge" by interacting with startups and partners around the world and creating social value through open innovation.Visitors will be welcomed at an open main entrance on the second floor, and the fifth to twelfth floors will have have an atrium structure in the center with an interior staircase to provide opportunities for interaction and communication among users. In addition to office floors, the building will also have a floor for evaluation experiments and demonstrations, a floor for joint research and development with partners, and a floor for events and networking. Moreover, as a flagship building for work style reform, a "Communication Hub" will be provided as a forum for collaboration with team members throughout the building, as well as an "Innovation Hub" where individuals from inside and outside the company can gather and a variety of digital technologies, such as facial recognition, will be installed.As part of efforts to achieve carbon neutrality and promote energy conservation, the building will feature methods for taking advantage of solar power generation from the roof, geothermal heat, efficient natural ventilation using the atrium and natural lighting through sunlight from skylights. Furthermore, NEC plans to optimize control using various sensors, including lighting control from motion sensors and illuminance sensors, human flow and radiation temperature detection control using image sensors, and ventilation control using real-time occupancy detection.As a countermeasure against disasters, the building will adopt a seismic isolation structure and a machine/equipment arrangement that does not impair the building's functions, even with a flood height of 2.6m.As a key measure of NEC's Mid-term Management Plan 2025, the company is promoting "Smart Work 2.0" work style reform in order to create an environment in which organizations and individuals can perform at their best and enhance job satisfaction by following NEC's Code of Values(1). Going forward, NEC will further develop its Smart Work 2.0 and promote deeper connections with the future by creating social value through innovation with various stakeholders. In this way, the company will realize the "NEC 2030VISION"(2).Overview of the new buildingAddress: NEC Tamagawa Plant.1753 Shimonumabe, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, JapanBuilding structure: Steel frame structure, partially reinforced concrete structureBuilding area: 8,750 m2Total floor area: 49,950 m2Number of stories: 12 floors above groundStaff capacity: Approximately 4,700 peopleStart of construction: March 2023 (planned)Completion: June 2025 (planned)Total construction cost: Approx. 33 billion yen(1) About the NEC Wayhttps://www.nec.com/en/global/about/the-nec-way.html(2) About the NEC 2030VISIONwww.nec.com/en/global/about/vision/index.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Novotech India 被全球工作标准局评为“2022 年女性最佳工作场所”

SYDNEY, AU, Oct 12, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 亚太地区领先的生物技术合同研究组织 Novotech 再次获得领先的工作场所文化组织 Great Place to Work Institute 颁发的“最佳工作场所”认证。 Novotech 的印度团队获得了 2022 年女性最佳工作场所的认可，并在印度排名前 75 位的组织中名列前茅，这些组织因其出色的人事实践、对反馈的响应能力以及开放和多元化的文化而获得认可。 Novotech 还在澳大利亚和韩国获得了 Great Place to Workplace 的认可。为了确定 2022 年印度最佳女性工作场所，Great Place to Work India 研究了 1122 个组织，这些组织具有：- 女性雇员至少占其劳动力的 10%- 女性员工对卓越工作场所信任指数的积极反馈至少有 70% 代表性别平等的组织根据 Great Place to Work India 的说法：“我们观察到，最佳工作场所已经超越了创建和维持有抱负的组织的能力。我们祝贺 Novotech 通过培养平等和公平的工作场所文化成为印度的榜样。”Novotech 首席执行官 John Moller 博士说：“作为印度领先的女性雇主，我们非常高兴能够跻身 2022 年印度最佳女性工作场所之列。这对于留住和吸引顶尖人才尤为重要。”这一认可表明了文化、多样性和工作生活平衡的重要性，因为我们努力成为领先的雇主之一，以便我们能够在印度提供世界一流的 CRO 服务。”Novotech 的首席人事官 Angela Edwardson 说：“我们很高兴 Novotech India 被公认为女性的主要雇主。这是对我们所有亚太和北美团队的驱动力的工作场所文化和领导力的真正功劳。 Novotech 吸引了大量有才华的女性员工，因此我们非常自豪地使用 Great Place to Work Institute 的信任指数和经验与代表中的性别平等标准来认可我们的工作场所。我们继续专注于打造领先的工作场所，这意味着团队成员可以在生活的各个阶段平衡他们的个人责任和工作。”Novotech 全球临床服务副总裁 Yooni Kim 表示：“员工是公司最宝贵的资产。 Novotech 致力于改善我们的工作环境并提高员工的健康和福祉。我们非常感谢能获得这种认可。”Novotech 集中式文档管理经理 Sridevi Gubbala 说：“Novotech 是一个工作的好地方。在工作中拥有灵活性真是太好了，因为它可以帮助我平衡我的工作和个人生活。”项目支持经理 Vandana Jaising 在延长职业生涯后加入 Novotech，并表示：“女性应该考虑回归，即使已经有一段时间了。在加入 Novotech 之前，我中断了8年的职业生涯，现在我很高兴 Novotech 对我说‘是的！你能行的！”Novotech 在亚太地区和美国拥有丰富的临床研究机构运营经验，为早期至晚期生物技术临床研究提供独特且无与伦比的服务套件。Novotech 最近被评为世界领先合同研究组织中的前十名合同研究组织，是著名的 Scrip 奖的决赛入围者，并且刚刚获得了基因与细胞治疗卓越奖。在亚太地区，Novotech 与主要医学研究机构签订了 50 多项领先的合作伙伴协议，为赞助商提供独家优惠。关于Novotech健康控股Novotech健康控股有限公司（“Novotech”）是亚太地区及美国领先的生物技术专家 CRO。 Novotech 是一家 CRO，拥有综合实验室和 I 期设施，提供药物开发咨询和临床开发服务。它有助于在所有试验阶段和广泛的治疗领域成功进行大约 4,000 项临床试验。Novotech具有明显优势，可以为在亚洲及美国进行临床试验的生物制药客户提供服务。详细信息请访问 https://novotech-cro.com/contact 媒体联系人David JamesE: communications@novotech-cro.com 澳大利亚: +61 2 8218 2144美国: +1 415 951 3228亚洲: +65 3159 3427 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Novotech India Recognised as “Best Workplaces for Women 2022” by Global Work Standards Authority

SYDNEY, AU, Oct 12, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific biotech specialist CRO, has again received "Best Workplace" certification by the leading workplace culture organization Great Place to Work Institute. Novotech's India team has received a Best Workplaces for Women 2022 recognition and listed in the Top 75 organisations in India recognised for excelling people practices, responsiveness to feedback and a culture of openness and diversity. Novotech also holds Great Place to Workplace recognition in Australia and Korea.To identify India's Best Workplaces for Women 2022, Great Place to Work India studied 1122 organizations that had:- Women employees constituting at least 10% of their workforce- Women employees sharing at least 70% positive feedback on the Great Place to Work Trust Index Organizations that excelled in gender parity in representationAccording to Great Place to Work India: "We have observed that the Best Workplaces have gone above and beyond to create and sustain aspirational organizations. We congratulate Novotech for being a role-model in India by fostering an equal and equitable workplace culture."Novotech CEO Dr. John Moller said: "As a leading employer of women in India we are extremely pleased to be ranked among the top companies in India as a Best Workplaces for Women 2022. This is especially important for retaining and attracting top talent. This recognition demonstrates the importance of culture, diversity and work life balance as we strive to be one of the leading employers so we can deliver our world-class CRO services across India." Novotech's Chief People Officer Angela Edwardson said: "We are delighted that Novotech India has been recognized as a leading employer for women. This is a real credit to our workplace culture and leadership that drives all our Asia Pacific and North American teams. Novotech attracts a high proportion of talented female employees, so we are extremely proud to have our workplace recognized using the criteria from the Great Place to Work Institute's Trust Index and the Gender Parity in Experience & Representation. Our continued focus on building a leading workplace means team members can balance their personal responsibilities with work during all stages of life."According to Yooni Kim, Vice President, Global Clinical Services Novotech: "Employees are the most valuable assets of a company. Novotech is dedicated to improving our working environment and enhance employee health and wellbeing. We are more than grateful to receive this recognition."Sridevi Gubbala, Manager Centralized Document Management Novotech said: "Novotech is a great place to work. It's wonderful to have flexibility at work because it helps me balance my work and personal life."Vandana Jaising, Manager Project Support joined Novotech after an extended career break and said: "Women should consider coming back, even if it is has been a while. Before joining Novotech I took an eight-year career break, and now I'm glad Novotech had the confidence in me to say 'YES! You can do it!'"Novotech has operations across Asia Pacific and the US offering a unique and unparalleled suite of CRO services for early to late phase biotech clinical research.Novotech has recently been benchmarked as a top 10 CRO among the world's leading CROs, is a finalist in the prestigious Scrip awards, and has just been awarded the Gene & Cell Therapy Excellence Award. In Asia Pacific Novotech has more than 50 Leading Site Partnership agreements with major medical research institutions which delivers exclusive benefits for sponsors.About NovotechNovotech is the leading Asia-Pacific biotech specialist CRO. Novotech has integrated labs and phase I facilities and provides drug development consulting and clinical development services across all phases. It has been instrumental in the success of approximately 4,000 clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas. Novotech is well-positioned to serve biopharma clients conducting clinical trials in Asia-Pacific and the US. For more information visit https://novotech-cro.com/contactMedia ContactDavid JamesE: communications@novotech-cro.comAU: +61 2 8218 2144 USA: +1 415 951 3228Asia: +65 3159 3427 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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We need to talk about cybersecurity in hybrid IT

MANILA, Jul 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - It is imperative to take the required measures and have the appropriate protections in any hybrid work environment due to the rise in the usage of personal devices for work, network access through insecure connections, and targeted phishing efforts. The danger of a breach will grow with the adoption of a hybrid working model, even with appropriate cybersecurity safeguards for remote workers in place.Mr. Chito Jacinto, Vice President of ISOG and Board Member of ISACA Manila, gave some of his insights on growing cybersecurity in a hybrid environment. In our interview, he used the banking industry as an example of how organisational structures and accountability must adapt in order to scale up cybersecurity. As the most highly regulated business in the world, rising regulatory fragmentation can be seen not just from banking regulators but also from overall governmental authorities, making these institutions more exposed to cyber attacks. Mr. Jacinto advised that instead of a fragmented approach by concerned or operational units, a unified organisational or bank-wide strategy in response to cybersecurity-related requirements is required.According to him, a hybrid workplace poses hazards since present IT infrastructures were not built to meet the demands of a hybrid workplace, let alone a totally remote operation. This creates a situation in which multiple users, including both hardware and software security technologies, are not under the authority of the organisation's network.Mr. Chito Jacinto will facilitate an EDXchange session at the DX Leaders Strategy Forum Philippines on August 24-25, 2022. To join his roundtable, invitations are requested at Request Invitation - DX - Philippines 2022 (edxevents.com) (https://philippines2022.edxevents.com/request-invitation/). Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Global Portfolio and Work Management Leader Planview Expands with Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore; Two Asian Tech Veterans to Lead Regional Operations out of Singapore

SINGAPORE and AUSTIN, Texas, Jul 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Planview, a global leader in Portfolio Management and Work Management, today announced the establishment of its regional headquarters in Singapore. The expanded Asia Pacific operations will support the growing demand for software solutions to accelerate agility and business transformation.The business disruptions accelerated by global events over the past year, together with major changes in work culture, processes, and business demands, have exposed the weaknesses of 'digital transformation' initiatives around the world, including in Asia.Despite investments in new technology and methodologies, disconnects in the operating environment have shown that many of these transformation initiatives have fallen short, Razat Gaurav, Chief Executive Officer at Planview, said at the launch of its regional headquarters."After a surge in digital transformation investments for over a decade, most transformation initiatives have failed to yield the rapid insights, innovation, and deep connectivity needed to respond to the multiple challenges faced in recent times.Business initiatives have become more complex across multiple locations, with shorter business cycles and much less predictability. It's critical that employees across the business can see how their work connects to the organisation's strategic outcomes and are enabled to make fast decisions on the front lines while staying on point strategically. To do so, the C-suite needs software that can facilitate agility, empower, measure individual and team outcomes, and offer visibility, all while achieving a holistic vision," Gaurav said.Named a leader in both the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Agile Planning Tools[1] and the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Portfolio Management[2], Planview addresses these gaps through solutions that enable strategic alignment to support organizations on their transformation journeys.Planview was acquired for US$1.6 billion in December 2020 by TPG Capital, the private equity platform of global alternative asset firm TPG, and TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm. In the last six quarters, Planview has acquired four companies to enhance its leadership in how companies drive on-strategy delivery at speed and accelerate the achievement of what matters most.The launch of the APAC office is taking place just days after Planview completed its acquisition of Tasktop, a pioneer and leader in Value Stream Management (VSM). Based in Vancouver, Canada, Tasktop was founded by Dr. Mik Kersten, author of best-selling Project To Product: How to Survive and Thrive in the Age of Digital Disruption with the Flow Framework. Kersten is now Planview's Chief Technology Officer.After completing the Tasktop acquisition, Planview now has 1,300 employees, more than 4,500 customers, and over 2.6 million users worldwide.Planview's operations in the region will be led by Managing Director and President for APAC, Vishal Dhawan, and Head of Strategy, Marketing and Alliances for APAC, Harsh Vardhan. The former is an Indian national and a Singapore permanent resident and the latter is a naturalised Singaporean."Our expanded footprint in APAC will allow us to support global clients at a time of increasing business activity in the world's fastest-growing economic region. We already have major customers in Australia and Southeast Asia, and will increase our presence through partnerships with consulting and transformation firms, as well as global systems integrators," said Dhawan. "We also intend to collaborate with Asian institutes of higher learning to help build future leaders equipped to handle agile planning."[1] Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Agile Planning Tools by Bill Blosen, Mike West, Keith Mann, Deacon D.K. Wan, Akis Sklavounakis, Hassan Ennaciri, and Sarah Davies, April 25, 2022.[2] Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Strategic Portfolio Management by Anthony Henderson and Daniel Stang, April 18, 2022. About PlanviewPlanview has one mission: to build the future of connected work. Our solutions enable organizations to connect the business from ideas to impact, empowering companies to accelerate the achievement of what matters most. Planview's full spectrum of Portfolio Management and Work Management solutions creates an organizational focus on the strategic outcomes that matter and empowers teams to deliver their best work, no matter how they work. The comprehensive Planview platform and enterprise success model enables customers to deliver innovative, competitive products, services, and customer experiences. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with locations around the world, Planview has more than 1,300 employees supporting 4,500 customers and 2.6 million users worldwide. For more information, visit www.planview.com.Media inquiriespr@planview.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Hexagon and Fujitsu Announce Strategic Partnership to Solve Societal Challenges for ‘Trusted Society’

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. and Tokyo, Jun 22, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division and Fujitsu Limited will partner to accelerate the development and promotion of use cases to solve societal challenges and contribute to the realization of the 'Trusted Society' -- a sustainable, resilient place where people can live together in peace and prosperity. The partnership was announced today at HxGN LIVE Global 2022, Hexagon's digital technology conference.Hexagon and Fujitsu will work together to provide joint use cases leveraging digital twin technologies and solutions from both companies, including IoT sensors, data processing, AI analysis and advanced data visualization in the cloud and high-performance computing infrastructure. The partners will deploy these technologies to develop joint solutions that deliver richer information and deeper insights to customers in government, the public sector, transportation and utilities to help reduce emissions, increase safety, optimize operations and more."Our goal at Fujitsu is to realize our vision for a 'Trusted Society'," comments Yoshinami Takahashi, EVP and vice head of Global Solution Business Group, Fujitsu. "Partnering with Hexagon will allow us to extend our reach and provide even greater value to cities and regions around the world.""Cities are playing a leading role in solving global challenges, from addressing climate change to eliminating traffic fatalities," says Steven Cost, president, Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. "Our partnership with Fujitsu can help cities put data to work to solve these pressing problems and meet sustainability and safety goals."The new global partnership builds from the companies' work to solve urban sustainability challenges in Europe, including efforts to better manage and understand the impacts of shared mobility services in Germany, including a project with the City of Munich.Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous -- ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division improves the resilience and sustainability of the world's critical services and infrastructure. Our solutions turn complex data about people, places and assets into meaningful information and capabilities for better, faster decision-making in public safety, utilities, defense, transportation and government.Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 22,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 4.3bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Hexagon Emily Arnold Global Communications Manager Tel: +1 256.730.2582 E-mail:Emily.arnold@hexagon.comFujitsu Limited Public and Investor Relations Division Inquiries (bit.ly/3rrQ4mB) Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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NEC collaborates with DOCOMO and NTT on 6G experimental trials

TOKYO, Jun 6, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced that it has agreed to collaborate with NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION (NTT) on 6th generation mobile communication system (6G) experimental trials.6G will require dramatic advances in communications technology to achieve 10 to 100 times higher speeds and capacities than the 5th generation mobile communication system (5G), with ultra-low power consumption of 1/100 and coverage that reaches from the depths of the ocean to the heights of outer space.NEC will work with DOCOMO and NTT on a distributed MIMO technology(1) for utilizing the midband of 6GHz or higher to the sub-terahertz band, and OAM multiplex transmission technology(2) that realizes large capacity by spatial multiplexing of high-frequency band radio waves. NEC will also conduct R&D on device technologies for reducing size and power consumption, as well as high-precision beamforming technologies, transmission methods and propagation models suitable for high-frequency bands. This is in addition to the development of optimization and signal processing technologies utilizing AI. NEC aims to develop and realize these technologies for supporting the start of 6G services by DOCOMO and NTT near 2030.NEC views 6G not only as a dramatic evolution in radio technology, but also as a social infrastructure that combines the use of optical communications, operational sophistication through IOWN(3), a concept for realizing new smart societies that are not yet possible with today's internet, and service/application infrastructure such as distributed computing and AI. Through activities with DOCOMO and NTT, NEC will accelerate R&D of communications technologies for 6G and work to create social value by realizing 6G services.Naoki Tani, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at DOCOMO, said, "NEC and DOCOMO have been collaborating since 2014 to verify wireless technologies and create new use cases for commercial launch of 5G. We are delighted to collaborate with NEC as a partner in these trials of 6G technology. DOCOMO and NTT will now start verification of technologies that enable stable communication in new frequency bands, such as sub-terahertz bands, realize large capacity and contribute to 6G commercialization with vertical industry partners."*IOWN is a trademark or registered trademark of NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION(1) Technologies for MIMO (Multi Input Multi Output) transmission between the antennas of base stations dispersed in an area and user terminals. It is expected to increase the stability of communication even in a high frequency band which is highly linear and susceptible to shielding material, and it is promising for effectively utilizing the high frequency bands of 6G.(2) Technologies to increase the number (multiplexing number) of data signals to be transmitted at the same time by placing a signal on a plurality of radio waves having different orbital angular momentum status (OAM mode) and transmitting them wirelessly. By combining conventional polarization multiplexing methods, even higher frequency utilization efficiency and larger capacity can be realized. The utilization of millimeter waves and sub terahertz waves is desired in order to expand the transmission distance.(3) Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) is an advanced communications infrastructure incorporating cutting-edge photonics, computing and other technologies to realize a smarter world promoted by IOWN Global Forum (new windowhttps://iowngf.org/).About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nec/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NECglobalOfficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nec.global/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NEC_corpNEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. (c )2022 NEC Corporation. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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UREEQA Strikes Partnership with Venusverse

ONTARIO, CA, Apr 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - UREEQA, a leading digital validation company that helps creators protect, manage and monetize creative work, has announced a progressive new partnership with fellow Canadian digital start-up Venusverse.UREEQA is on a mission to modernize intellectual property standards, particularly when it comes to the digital space, while Venusverse endeavors to close the gender gap by removing the barriers to entry for women in Web3. And that's what makes this such a match made in metaheaven."Both UREEQA and Venusverse are focused heavily on supporting creators by setting a higher standard in this realm, and on the elements of education and equality in this budding space," UREEQA CEO Kirk Fergusson said. "We're extremely excited to team up with an operation that exhibits such important values. And as an added bonus, we're neighbors in Southern Ontario."As Canada's first female-founded, female-focused educational program, incubator and NFT collection, Venusverse is blazing trails by empowering women to become early adopters in the world of Web3 through educational sessions that tackle the complexities of this new space. As well as an incubator designed to support female creators, and a forthcoming NFT art collection with membership access to the Venusverse community."We're very excited about partnering with UREEQA, not only because they are another local Web3 start-up that will enable and protect creators as they move into the vast world of Web3," Venusverse co-founder/CEO Janelle Chalouhi said. "But with lofty goals and loftier expectations, it's important for us to ensure we have the support and process necessary to deliver on our mission. Partnering with another creator-focused, forward-thinking platform like UREEQA will empower us both to flourish."About UREEQAEstablished in Canada in 2020, UREEQA is modernizing the inefficient and bureaucratic systems currently in place for copyright protection. By building a robust and compelling Package of Proof(TM) for source creative work, UREEQA only mints Validated NFTs to represent creative rights. This helps keep buyers safe by giving them confidence that the work they are purchasing was minted by the smart contract approved by the creator of the work and is therefore authentic.The UREEQA platform strives to protect creators' work, their rights and their revenue by harnessing the power of blockchain technology. UREEQA provides value and opportunities for its creators, validators and token holders via URQA, the token at the heart of the UREEQA ecosystem. For more information on UREEQA and upcoming announcements, please visit our website, join our Telegram channel and Discord server, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.- Website: https://www.ureeqa.com/- Discord: https://discord.com/channels/756566642418384906/824682437417369654- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ureeqa_inc/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ureeqainc/- Telegram: https://t.me/UREEQA- Twitter: https://twitter.com/UREEQA_IncAbout Venusverse Venusverse is Canada's first female-founded, female-focused educational program, incubator and NFT collection. Through awareness, education, thought leadership and a supportive community, Venusverse removes barriers to entry for women in the world of Web3.- Website: www.venusverse.ca- Instagram: @venus_verse- LinkedIn: Venusverse- Twitter: @venusverse_caDisclaimer:Statements in this article, including any statements relating to UREEQA's future plans and objectives or expected results, may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in technology development and commercialization. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Do your own research! Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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HSM Advisory and Fujitsu Highlight Paradigm Shift in the Ways we Work in Global Research on Hybrid Work

TOKYO, Mar 22, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - HSM Advisory and Fujitsu Limited have published a joint research report on the current state and future of hybrid work, which sits at the convergence of the digital and real-world. The report introduces Fujitsu and HSM Advisory's Sustainable High Performance Model that highlights key success factors for hybrid work initiatives, offering a framework to enhance employee productivity, promote creativity, and deliver better customer experiences. In this joint report, HSM Advisory and Fujitsu introduce strategies for realizing effective hybrid working derived from the experiences and lessons learned during the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, which redefined the ways in which organizations work. The report concludes that holistic approach encompassing purpose, culture, management, autonomy, performance, and innovation proves essential to embedding effective hybrid working practices.You can watch the video message from Lynda Gratton and Hiramatsu Hiroki from the link below.Fig. Sustainable High Performance ModelVideo message from Lynda Gratton and Hiramatsu Hiroki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bosMD9fY4OU&feature=youtu.beYou can watch the video message from Lynda Gratton and Hiramatsu Hiroki from the below.Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School and founder of HSM Advisory comments "We are pleased to be working with our partner Fujitsu to conduct this very important study. Through a series of interviews and focus group sessions conducted as input to this report, we gained new insights into how companies and managers are responding to the shift to hybrid work."Hiroki Hiramatsu, CHRO at Fujitsu Limited comments, "With our successful 'Work Life Shift' initiative, Fujitsu has demonstrated its global leadership in the development and execution of new work styles that empower employees to realize their purpose, as well as the company's. As we strive to make hybrid working a reality, we remain focused on building autonomy and mutual trust between employees and the company. This report reflects our hope that the efforts of Fujitsu and HSM Advisory will contribute to the wellbeing and creativity of organizations and serve as a model for other organizations exploring new ways of working."Moving forward, HSM Advisory and Fujitsu will continue to research, demonstrate, and implement hybrid working models that improve employee wellbeing and bring together diverse talent to drive innovation in the workplace and beyond.A paradigm shift in the ways we workThe onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has served as a catalyst for change, challenging our most basic assumptions about how, when, and where we work. In response, many organizations have shifted to hybrid working, as employees grapple with the challenges of collaborating effectively across differences in both time and place. At the same time, with many employees enjoying greater autonomy, some organizations have leveraged the freedoms and flexibility offered by hybrid working models as a way to stand out amidst an increasingly competitive global labor market. Designing new ways of working that drive both performance and wellbeing now represents a key concern for organizations looking to attract and retain top talent.Survey Report SummaryHSM Advisory and Fujitsu began a joint study in August 2021 to gain better insight into these themes. In this joint study, Fujitsu and HSM Advisory surveyed how leaders, employees, and organizations are responding to the challenges and opportunities of hybrid work. Adopting a cross-organizational, global approach, we have developed a Sustainable High Performance model to support organizations in the redesign of work.Through this research, we hope to share best practice and insights into redesigning work.The research, undertaken in partnership with HSM Advisory from August to November 2021, consisted of interviews with 9 Fujitsu Leaders and 46 Fujitsu employees, and 4 Fujitsu Client leaders. This was followed by a survey, shared broadly through Fujitsu and HSM networks, which gathered data about the experiences of an additional 200 people. Further insights were derived from 8 leaders from HSM advisory partnerships.Notes to editors:Fujitsu introduced its own "Work Life Shift" initiative in July 2020 to redefine working styles for thousands of its employees. As employees worked from home, Fujitsu aimed to ensure that their experience was empowering, productive and creative, with the goal of boosting innovation and delivering new value to customers.About FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 126,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$34 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com.About HSM AdvisoryHSM Advisory is a specialist research and advisory group founded by Professor Lynda Gratton of the London Business School. Lynda is one of the world's leading thinkers on the future of work and organizational behavior. For more information, please see https://hsm-advisory.com/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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The CEO of BruntWork is Riding the Remote Work Wave

NEW YORK, NY, Feb 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Staff in fast-growing regions of the world such as the Philippines and in South America are earning more working from home for international companies than they could ever earn on-shore. And the rules for work have changed for good.At the dawn of the post-pandemic era, office workers have woken up, stretched their limbs and shrugged off the remnants of painful memories "Traffic jams, long commutes on crowded buses and trains, unhealthy and expensive lunches in the city CBD" recalls Winston Ong, CEO of leading global outsourcing company BruntWork, about his usual workweek prior to Covid19. "For someone who requires focus to be productive, being accosted by co-workers in an open plan office was a particularly painful experience."Ong is a self-confessed "home worker". With decades of experience in digital marketing, his tasks consisted of work that he could always accomplish from any location with an Internet connection and a phone. And in recent times, all the companies he worked for had a portion of workers located overseas as employers realized the considerable talent pools available in countries like the Philippines (where wages are significantly less than first world countries like the USA or Canada).Over 100 hundred million employees are working from home and many will never go back.Employers are scrambling to figure out what that means for their balance sheets, office leases, fit-outs and corporate culture. And many savvy business owners are seeing the opportunity to cut costs by relocating back-office roles to cheaper international jurisdictions.Since the pandemic, Ong saw a future where companies simply did not offer workers an office to go to, which begged the question "what comes next" for businesses that sell products and services online in an increasingly globalized world."The world is changing. We are at a turning point where the technology is ready, employers are ready, customers are ready and staff are more than ready to redefine the interaction between life and employment. For some time my partner and I had been planning extended trips living overseas, and I realized the best way to help people live their perfect life was to lead a company revolutionizing remote work in the post-pandemic world."At the dawn of the new era of work from home, managers and entrepreneurs are waking up to an amazing realization. Jobs that were reserved for office workers can actually be done better from home and there is no longer any requirement to hire locally.Indeed companies can hire nationally, or indeed internationally to find the best candidates for a particular role, no matter the location. And in the process, companies can dramatically increase productivity and most importantly, profitability. Ong suggests that the average company can cut 70% out of their labor bill by moving to remote first, and hiring from international labor pools such as the Philippines.The chance that many workers are ever willing to commute on a regular basis again in the future is zero. It's too inefficient. And while workers and employers are somewhat split on where they stand on the question of remote toil, the COVID-19 pandemic has permanently shaken up the working world; no society is going back to the pre-COVID normal.To support what could be droves of workers sticking to distance-labor instead of returning to offices, BruntWork recorded revenue growth in excess of 700% during the pandemic and provides a solution to quickly get remote workers embedded in any company as quickly as possible."I knew we were onto a winner when our business model morphed from SMEs looking for one or two virtual assistants to listed companies looking to outsource entire sections of their operations. The growth has been simply explosive."What's ahead for BruntWork? Per its CEO, the company would like to grow its staff by five-fold this year. And unsurprisingly, BruntWork intends to hew to its remote roots, meaning that it won't be looking for workers in a single geographic region. The staff it intends to hire for companies will be in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The company will also build out more enterprise-friendly features allowing it to target larger customers.About BruntworkBruntwork is an outsourcing company that is an expert at building cost-effective, efficient and scalable operational teams for businesses wanting to grow fast and effectively. Since 2010 we've recruited and trained hundreds of staff to work in The Philippines on behalf of our clients. We've deployed specialist teams across most operational functions including; Telesales for both inbound and outbound campaigns, Multi-Channel Customer Support, Data and Analytics, Digital Marketing, Digital Content Production, and Web & App Design.Contact: Adam PiskEmail: adam@bruntwork.coPhone: +1 (877) 319 3837SOURCE: Bruntwork Ltd Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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SAVAGE to launch the world’s first carbon neutral Photography & Video NFT Marketplace

New York, NY, January 18, 2022- (SEAPRWire)  – The SAVAGE marketplace launches in January, after an IDO on FantomStarter and Occam (Jan 17th-19th), and the $SAVG token goes live on Gate.io on January 20th, 2022 (12:00 UTC). The increasing popularity of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has liberated artists and content creators by removing the necessity of using bloated legacy platforms and connecting creators directly with the customer. Yet until now, some artists have been left out in the cold. This is in large part due to the size requirements of their medium and the environmental concerns surrounding current NFT marketplaces. Most phones are able to record High-quality 4K and 8K videos, this produces large file sizes and the current marketplaces cap their uploads around 10MB-40MB. Additionally, photographers wanting to sell the highest versions of their work (TIFF or RAW) have had to settle for compressed JPEGs. Savage will give creators the ability to share their work in whatever format they choose. Whether it’s the original RAW image or 4K/8K ProRes video, by increasing file size limits to 2GB, artists have the freedom to display their collections in unrivaled quality. However, this is not the most important issue that SAVAGE corrects. Most of the popular NFT platforms operate on blockchains that use Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanisms and because of that, the energy consumption coming from them has exploded. Minting a single NFT typically requires the same amount of energy used to power a laptop continuously for three years. Enter SAVAGE By creating their own utility token on Polygon’s Proof of Stake (PoS) protocol, SAVAGE requires only 0.002% of the energy required by a PoW marketplace. This decision allows us to increase maximum file sizes, while keeping minting fees to a minimum. Building on Polygon, ensures total compatibility with Ethereum and a smooth transition to the ETH 2.0 protocol, should that become a viable option. SAVAGE was built completely from scratch as a content marketplace for today’s photographic and videographic creators to sell their work responsibly. The SAVAGE marketplace platform is powered by the $SAVG token, which is utilized for carbon-neutral minting, purchase, and payout of NFTs, trustless digital rights management, and ensuring fair governance on transition to the SAVAGE DAO. People can be one of the first to own $SAVG by participating in the upcoming IDOs on OccamRazer or FantomStarter! For the most up to date information join Savage on Discord or TelegramMedia Contact: Brand: Savage Contact: Neil Sisson Twitter: @neilsisson | @thesavageapp Email: info@savage.app Website: https://savage.app SOURCE: SAVAGE The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWIRE makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs@SEAPRWIRE.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEAPRWIRE (www.seaprwire.com) offers newswire service in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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SEEK Asia Launches “Let’s Get To Work” To Empower Job Seekers After “Great Resignation”

SINGAPORE, Dec 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Today, SEEK Asia, the parent company of leading jobs platforms JobStreet and JobsDB, and with investments in JobKorea and BDJobs (Bangladesh), announces the launch of its new omni-channel marketing campaign aimed at getting job seekers, and especially first jobbers, to work. This comes after the pandemic caused unemployment rates to skyrocket to an estimated 81 million in Asia, with many still unable to secure a job. The pandemic has also changed people's attitudes towards their jobs, with many re-evaluating where and how they want to work and the kind of work they want to do. This has led to the emerging trend known as the "Great Resignation", a term coined by associate professor of management at Texas A&M University Anthony Klotz, which explains why even experienced job seekers are choosing to leave their current careers in the search of something more meaningful.Aptly titled "Let's Get To Work", SEEK Asia's latest campaign will be rolled out in its six key markets from today, running across digital, out-of-home (OOH) advertising, social media, and PR. Let's Get To Work is a continuation of SEEK Asia's brand evolution that began in late 2020, and will focus its messaging on empowering job seekers to go after careers they are passionate about. The campaign also indicates an ongoing strategic business shift, positioning JobStreet and JobsDB as not just a jobs platform, but also as a career and talent partner for both job seekers and hirers, respectively.The fully integrated marketing campaign is helmed by leading global marketing company McCann Worldgroup and will see adaptations of the regional campaign across microsites, campaign films in each of the six local languages, and in-market activations. McCann will work alongside Think Tank's multi-award-winning director Adrian Calumpang. Calumpang is a creative force with a long list of clients such as The Coca-Cola Company, Heineken, Nestle, Nike, and Unilever - to name a few. His style is typically sought after because of the way he portrays youth culture; elements that can be seen through the high-energy aesthetic of the Let's Get To Work brand films.Jane Cruz-Walker, Chief Marketing Officer at SEEK Asia, said: "While the pandemic has caused widespread job loss, reduced working hours, and pay cuts, it has also caused many to re-evaluate what they want out of their career. Job seekers' demands have evolved beyond remuneration - they want a sense of fulfilment, good work-life balance, and career progression - and it is time for companies to adapt to this new world of work. This is why SEEK Asia is launching Let's Get To Work: to motivate job seekers to pursue the jobs they love! By providing job seekers with opportunities to find jobs that they are passionate about, we want to be the career partner that will inspire the next generation of workers and empower them to be the heroes in their own career journey!"Focusing on the hyperlocal nature of the job market, Let's Get To Work will also feature influencers and key opinion leaders will be used across the region - including Singaporean actress Sharon Au, Malaysian stand-up comedian Harith Iskander, Indonesian vlogger Gerry Girianza, Filipino actor and chef Marvin Agustin, Thai musician Manassavee, and Hong Kong fitness entrepreneur Charlz Ng.In 2022, SEEK Asia will also be launching the Biggest Tech Career Fair in Asia, which aims to accelerate digital transformation efforts by providing more opportunities for job seekers to secure roles in companies driven by technology. As the biggest career fair in the region, SEEK Asia will aim to match thousands of tech job opportunities to hundreds of thousands of candidates.Peter Bithos, CEO of SEEK Asia, said: "SEEK Asia is the biggest and most trusted jobs board in Southeast Asia. Our ambition is to grow fourfold in the next five years and to expand our platform beyond what people have come to know and love us for today. We are strengthening our existing business by making big investments in people, innovation, and technology. Through Let's Get To Work, we will be able to better engage with and inspire job seekers to find jobs that are meaningful to them. With our appeal to job seekers, this will also allow us to get more employers on the platform looking for quality talent, allowing an explosion of opportunities. Let's Get To Work is an integral part of SEEK Asia's commitment to job seekers and employers, and this is just the beginning of our exciting developments and plans."Additional activities will also be introduced to get local job seekers excited, including Roro Jonggrang in Indonesia. This hyperlocal campaign will use the popular Javanese legend to tell the story of love and betrayal, and contrast this with how finding a job with SEEK Asia can be easy and drama-free.About SEEKSEEK is a diverse group of companies, comprised of a strong portfolio of online employment, educational, commercial, and volunteer businesses. SEEK has a global presence (including Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, South-East Asia, Brazil, and Mexico), with exposure to over 2.9 billion people and approximately 27 per cent of global GDP. SEEK makes a positive contribution to people's lives on a global scale. SEEK is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, where it is a top 100 company and has been listed in the Top 20 Most Innovative Companies by Forbes.SEEK is present in Asia through JobStreet and JobsDB, two leading career platforms with presence across Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Shenzhen, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. It is also the fastest growing part of SEEK's portfolio of businesses, attracting over 400 million visits a year. To expand its capabilities to help job seekers and employers around Asia, SEEK owns stakes in JobKorea, the largest online employment marketplace platform operator in Korea, and BDJobs, the largest job site in Bangladesh.For media queries, please contact:PRecious Communications for JobStreetE: jobstreet@preciouscomms.comT: +65 6303 0567 / +65 9644 2930 Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Tennis: US Open champion Raducanu to work with German coach Torben Beltz

LINZ, AUSTRIA (REUTERS) - US Open champion Emma Raducanu has appointed German Torben Beltz as her new coach, the Briton said after she was beaten in her opening match at the Linz Open in Austria on Tuesday (Nov 9). Raducanu, 18, had been without a coach since she parted ways with Andrew Richardson two weeks after her surprise triumph at Flushing Meadows in September, where she became the first qualifier to win a major. "It's obviously a great privilege to be working with such an experienced coach. I'm definitely very excited to work with him throughout the pre-season and into next year," Raducanu, who had been the top seed in Linz, told reporters following her 6-1 6-7(0) 7-5 defeat by Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu. "Very positive feeling about all the work there is to come." Beltz, who recently split with compatriot Angelique Kerber, led the former world number one to the Australian Open and US Open titles in 2016. "He's obviously worked with Kerber who is such a great player and has done extremely well and won three Slams and I think that experience definitely helps with someone as inexperienced as me..." added Raducanu. "Also he's a really positive, cheerful guy who brings great energy to the team so I think that's also important when you're travelling on the road for quite a long time on the tour." The 44-year-old also coached Croatia's Donna Vekic between 2017 and 2020, helping her break into the top 20 before rejoining Kerber's team last year. More on this topic   Related Story Tennis: Raducanu stumbles to new early defeat in Linz   Related Story Tennis: Disappointed Raducanu still adjusting to life on tour

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Rhodes Scholarship recipient has a passion for social issues and helping the elderly

SINGAPORE - Befriending elderly tissue paper sellers near his university campus in Clementi led Mr Nur Hazeem Abdul Nasser, 23, to consider the wider needs of Singapore's ageing population and start the non-profit Signpost Project in 2019. The initiative works to fight social stigma faced by tissue paper sellers through social media campaigns. Mr Hazeem also links those with difficulties - financial or otherwise - to social services. His passion for social issues as well as his leadership qualities landed him this year's Singapore Rhodes Scholarship, said the Rhodes Trust, which administers the award. Mr Hazeem will pursue two master's degrees in public policy and public policy research at the University of Oxford in Britain with the scholarship. The Rhodes Scholarship, which funds postgraduate study at Oxford, resumed in Singapore in 2018 after it was suspended in 2006 due to funding issues. It was established in 1902 and counts former United States president Bill Clinton, former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke and Singaporean historian Thum Ping Tjin among its alumni. Mr Hazeem, who received a scholarship from the Public Service Commission for his undergraduate studies, said: "The other recipients of the Rhodes Scholarship globally are leaders in their fields, often in public service and non-profit work, and I hope to bring the connections and expertise back with me." Knowledge gained about non-profit work will also apply to his goal of building support for the elderly in Singapore, he added. "What I am concerned about and what I want to improve is not just the welfare of individual tissue sellers, but the whole support system around the elderly in Singapore, especially as our population ages." Currently a final-year undergraduate studying politics, philosophy and economics at Yale-NUS College, Mr Hazeem was also the seventh president of the student government there. Yale-NUS College president Tan Tai Yong said: "We are delighted that Hazeem is being recognised for his work in the community, and we hope this will inspire more Singaporean youth to actively serve our citizens. "We are confident that this terrific opportunity will help Hazeem achieve an even greater impact." More on this topic   Related Story Applications for Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to open on Nov 1: PSC   Related Story Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation gives out scholarships to 6 people with disabilities Mr Hazeem grew up watching his parents work in public service, which inspired his own foray into community service. His father Abdul Nasser Kamaruddin was once MP for Hong Kah GRC, while his mother is a former police officer. "My parents were always looking out for others, giving out meals to people and always invested in having conversations and getting to know people," he said. Mr Hazeem will begin his studies at Oxford in October next year, and plans to work on the Signpost Project from now until then.

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New measures to support worker retention in construction, marine, process sectors

SINGAPORE - New measures will be rolled out to support retention of work permit holders and alleviate the manpower crunch that firms in the construction, marine shipyard and process (CMP) sectors are currently facing. In a statement on Saturday (Oct 30), the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that the worker retention scheme in the construction sector, which helps keep experienced workers in Singapore and aids firms in meeting their manpower needs, will be extended to the marine shipyard and process sectors. The scheme allows workers whose employment has been terminated but who wish to continue working in Singapore to find a new job, with job-matching facilitated by the industry association. The ministry said it has partnered the Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) and Association of Process Industry (ASPRI) to extend the retention scheme to the marine shipyard and process sectors, and the two associations will share more details of their respective schemes when ready. The worker retention scheme was introduced for firms in the construction sector in partnership with Singapore Contractors Association Limited (Scal) on Sept 1 and has benefited 52 companies to date. "This has helped moderate the outflow of workers in the construction sector amidst the restricted inflow of new workers due to Covid-19 border controls," said MOM. The scheme for the construction sector will be in place until Feb 28, 2022, subject to further review. At the same time, the change of employer without consent period for work permit holders in the CMP sectors will be shifted to the end of contract. At present, prospective employers can hire a work permit holder without the original employer's consent in the 21 to 40 days before the work permit expires. Going forward, work permit holders will remain in the employ of their current employers until the work permit expires, after which the permit may be extended for a 30-day period subject to mutual agreement between worker and employer. The worker may use this 30-day period to look for another employer without the need for consent from his original employer, who also gets to retain the worker for up to 30 days. Should there not be an agreement between the two parties to extend the work permit by 30 days, the worker will be enrolled in the worker retention schemes and industry associations will facilitate job-matching with a new employer within 30 days. This adjustment to the change of employer without consent period will be implemented from Nov 8 in the construction sector and progressively from a later date in the marine shipyard and process sectors, the ministry said. This adjustment will be in place for as long as the retention schemes are in force, with the industry associations to provide more details when ready, it added. More on this topic   Related Story New measures to retain, hire work permit holders in construction, marine shipyard and process sectors   Related Story Foreign manpower: Making the global talent approach work for Singapore A to Z Engineering is among the 52 firms in the construction sector to have benefited from the retention scheme. Its director Wee Han De said that the firm has managed to get one worker through the scheme. "The company is currently facing manpower shortage and... this scheme has helped to relieve operational needs," he said, noting that the company currently has 12 workers and has not been successful in getting new workers from abroad since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out last year. In a Facebook post, the Migrant Workers’ Centre welcomed the new measures.  “The expansion of the scheme will allow more migrant workers who wish to continue working in Singapore to do so while easing labour shortages in the other sectors,” it said.

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Fujitsu Initiates Next Phase of its “Work Life Shift” to Realize Working Styles Centered on its Employees’ Wellbeing

TOKYO, Oct 6, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today kicked-off its internal "Work Life Shift 2.0" campaign in Japan, marking the beginning of the second phase of its efforts to realize a new way of working for the post-COVID era. With this campaign, Fujitsu aims to establish a true hybrid working model and allow its employees to balance their personal and work aspirations, further improving their wellbeing.In July 2020, Fujitsu first announced the "Work Life Shift" campaign for its employees in Japan, unveiling its vision for a new working paradigm addressing the challenges and opportunities of the "New Normal." Work Life Shift encouraged Fujitsu's Japan-based employees to independently decide the most appropriate place and time to work, while offering tools and support so that they can be more productive and creative, wherever they choose to work.In addition, Fujitsu will integrate the "Work Life Shift 2.0" campaign and the company-wide DX project "FUJITRA" in order to focus on the following three areas: "Practicing Hybrid Work and Collaboration Hubs", "Evolution of the Way of Working as a DX Company", and "Balancing Work and Life". Through these efforts, Fujitsu aims to create a highly talented, resilient and adaptive workforce, ready to support the challenges we face as a society.Overview of the internal "Work Life Shift 2.0" program1. Practicing Hybrid Work and Collaboration HubsLooking ahead to the post-COVID era, Fujitsu will promote a true Hybrid Work model that combines the "Real and Virtual" by transforming its office from a traditional site for working into an "Collaboration Hubs" a workplace that offers employees the opportunity to experience things that they couldn't elsewhere. This initiative will focus on the following individual measures.- Changing the visual experience of the office and opening the satellite office to the outsideFujitsu will substantially reduce the number of in-house training facilities and conduct various training programs including new employee training, workshops and town hall meetings on the office floor. In addition, Fujitsu will create a new visual experience in the office by making it "a place where diverse employees gather, work, learn, and interact" (planned to be implemented in November 2021) and open some of its F3rd satellite offices (1) to the outside in an effort to create more locations for collaborative creation and networking. (Planned to be implemented in December 2021)- Creating opportunities to experience cutting-edge technology in the officeFujitsu deployed its FUJITSU Intelligent Office demonstration site in the JR Kawasaki Tower which it moved into in July 2021 and installed technologies from inside and outside the company, such as biometric authentication technology and the Secure Internet Gateway (2) for its internal network. This enables Fujitsu's employees to practice and experience the latest technologies on their own. In addition, Fujitsu will promote collaboration in the office by combining its event-linked matching service "Buddyup! (3)" with location information utilization infrastructure "Location Platform EXBOARD for Office (4)". (Implemented since September 2021)2. Evolution of the way of working as a DX companyUsing data to visualize the various benefits employees gain through the experience of Hybrid Work, Fujitsu will pursue ways of working that enhance creativity in addition to improving productivity. In addition, Fujitsu will also contribute to the resolution of issues facing customers and society by further accelerating cooperation with partners and local governments that share the same understanding of the concept of "Work Life Shift". This initiative will include the following specific measures.- Collaborating with startups to solve challenges arising during the "Work Life Shift" campaignFujitsu will utilize the "FUJITSU ACCELERATOR (5)" program to promote collaboration with startups based on the theme of "Work Life Shift." With this program, Fujitsu has launched internal practices with startups to solve the challenges of promoting remote work such as communicating with team members, understanding stress situations and teamwork between departments. (Started July 2021)- Cooperation with local governments for regional revitalizationFujitsu has started a partnership with Oita Prefecture in March 2021 and will conclude collaborative agreements with other prefectural and municipal governments. It will also work with local companies and communities to identify and support the resolution of local issues through in-house training and pro-bono activities. In addition, by enabling its employees to gain new knowledge through local activities in cooperation with local governments, Fujitsu will further deepen business production skills essential to a DX company and contribute to the creation of new local communities and the revitalization of local economies.3. Balancing Work and LifeBy supporting employees to balancing their work and life aspirations Fujitsu will enable its employees in Japan to deliver the best value to its customers and society, while boosting engagement and employees' personal wellbeing. This will consist of the following measures.- Promoting 100% Paternal Childcare ParticipationAs a measure to support employees starting new families in balancing work and home life, which represents an important social issues, as well as to actively promote the participation of men in childcare, Fujitsu has provided up to two months of full-paid paternal leave for male employees after the birth of their child by increasing the number of days of paternity and childcare leave and also using accumulated leave (multi-purpose leave). (Implemented since July 2021)Also, in order to fully support employees who work while raising children, Fujitsu will implement activities such as encouraging managers and colleagues to make "Declaration of Support for Childcare" and working to control unconscious prejudice (6), prevent so-called "Paternity Harassment" (7), and raise awareness of the role of partners in raising children. (To be implemented in the second half of 2021)- Promoting "workcation" and side jobsThrough the combination of taking holidays, flextime system and telework, employees can refresh their mind and body, and work and rest in a proactive manner. Fujitsu will recommend active practice of "workcations" and side work that will lead to new awareness and knowledge acquisition, improvement of creativity, and building of new relationships.WorkcationBy utilizing approximately one to three weeks of telework, Fujitsu Group employees in Japan can work while staying in private in surroundings that are different from usual, and can extend their stay during business trips by taking holidays before and after their working obligations. (Fujitsu Group companies in Japan will pay for the round trip: implemented since July 2021) In addition, Fujitsu will form "Fujitsu workcation partnerships" with local governments, and in cooperation with the local communities, plans employment plans and holds workshops on regional issues. (Planned to be implemented from November 2021)Active encouragement of side jobsFujitsu has also actively encouraged side jobs as an option for its employees to improve their abilities and experience through social contribution activities and external activities.At Fujitsu, more than 300 employees have been active in a variety of fields, and it will consider matching employees who actively seek practical opportunities with those who need know-how and skills in the future.(1) F3rd:Fujitsu's satellite offices, the "Third Workplace" after "office" and "Home". They have been in operation since 2016 and are currently in operation at 23 locations throughout Japan.(2) Secure Internet Gateway:An innovative cloud security solution that verifies the safety of destinations by making requests over the Internet from any device of users in any location, and provides front-line protection from threats such as malware, ransomware, and phishing sites.(3) "Buddyup!":A system developed by Fujitsu that enables the person to connect encounters with others to the next action by obtaining keywords that express personal interests and interests of all people that are exchanged in a communication setting.(4) "Location Platform EXBOARD for Office":A system platform developed by Fujitsu that uses location information to visualize the movement of people and objects using IoT technology. To visualize the location of employees in an office in real time.(5) FUJITSU ACCELERATOR:A program that aims to create new business opportunities by matching business units of Fujitsu, which has a rich customer base, with partners in the startup space. The Fujitsu Group has created joint businesses with more than 100 startups to provide new value to the world by combining innovative startup technologies and products with its products and solution services.(6) Unconscious bias:A distortion or bias in the way one views or perceives something that one is not aware of.(7) Paternity Harassment:A common English phrase in Japan that describes the situation in which a male employee that wishes to take paternity leave or uses a system such as childcare leave or reduced work hours for childcare is harassed or prevented from doing so by other employees such as co-workers or superiors.Fujitsu's Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030. Fujitsu's purpose -- "to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation"--is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 126,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$34 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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New book on S’pore’s oldest Teochew temple sheds light on its origin

SINGAPORE - Even after successfully leading a five-year-long, Unesco-award-winning restoration of Yueh Hai Ching Temple, conservator Yeo Kang Shua felt like that his work on the temple in Raffles Place was not done. After all, the 46-year-old wears many hats, and being a conservator is just one. Researching the temple's history for the restoration project, completed in 2014, left him with burning questions that stemmed from his other roles. "If I was just a conservator, I would have done enough research for the restoration and just stopped," said Dr Yeo, who added that conservators are primarily concerned with the preservation of cultural assets using authentic materials and techniques, with as little intervention as possible. "But I'm also an academic and an architectural historian - and these other questions I had, they just made me want to find out more." In a newly launched book, Divine Custody: A History Of Singapore's Oldest Teochew Temple, Dr Yeo tackles some of these questions, and also documents the restoration work that took place between 2010 and 2014, saving Wak Hai Cheng Bio - as it is known in Teochew - from termite damage and damp issues. His research began in 2007, when he was first approached for a solution after an ornament fell off the temple's roof truss. After the restoration project, he spent another three years on research, and the book's first manuscript was ready in 2017. One question that the Singapore University of Technology and Design associate professor sought to answer concerned the temple's origin: How did it begin? Scholars have yet to definitively date the temple's founding, although anecdotal evidence has largely traced its beginning to the 1820s. While a decade of research yielded little by way of a definitive answer, Dr Yeo's research reinforced previous understandings about the temple's genesis. The National Heritage Board's (NHB) heritage portal Roots says of the national monument without citing a source: "It is believed that a man named Lin Pan built a proper temple on the site of the makeshift shrine in 1826." Dr Yeo found additional confirmation of this date by chasing research leads, which led his team to a land register that was held in The British Library, from which they requested a copy. The register of lands granted by the British, which dates the temple at 1826 or earlier, was published for the first time in Divine Custody. The register did not state who erected the temple. The cover of Divine Custody: A History Of Singapore's Oldest Teochew Temple. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO Dr Yeo said that finding new evidence like this "is a reminder that if we look hard and deep enough, we are able to find new material that bolsters our understanding of Singapore". Searching for answers to the temple's origin and the community that it served also led him to question Teochew philanthropic organisation Ngee Ann Kongsi's founding date. While it is widely believed that the organisation, which manages Yueh Hai Ching Temple, was founded in 1845, Dr Yeo's research found no documentary evidence of this. Instead, the earliest official record of the foundation - again a land document - dated it to 1872. Without other historical sources to support the establishment of Ngee Ann Kongsi in 1845, the year should not be taken as the organisation's founding year, argues Divine Custody. When contacted, the organisation requested more time to respond. The Ngee Ann Kongsi (Incorporation) Ordinance of 1933, by which the kongsi was incorporated, states that the organisation was formed "in or about the year 1845". More on this topic   Related Story Kampong Bahru's church on a hill reopens   Related Story Historical St Matthew's church, kindergarten to be restored as part of police complex About half the book is devoted to documenting the temple's architectural changes over the years since it was rebuilt in 1895, as well as a detailed record of the award-winning restoration project. In a blurb for the book, conservation expert William Chapman, who is a professor at the University of Hawaii in Manoa, calls it "a textbook in conservation methodology with application far beyond that of a single - though enormously significant - heritage site". He told ST: "The illustrations, including documentation necessary for the intervention, set high standards and provide access to the overall process of conservation." Asked about the book's title, Dr Yeo said it reflects the temple's dual but overlapping roles as a religious and heritage site. Dr Yeo's research began in 2007, when he was first approached for a solution after an ornament fell off the temple's roof truss. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO "Whether it's heritage or religion, both suggest that there is a duty for present generations to safekeep it for the next," he said. "So there's the idea that you're just the custodian, you don't own the temple, but you're just holding it in trust for the generation to come." The 272-page hardcover book, published by NUS Press, is available on the publisher's website at $56. Its publication was supported by a grant from NHB. Those who buy the book using the code "divcust20" enjoy a 20 per cent discount, valid until Oct 2.

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