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    Maintaining a clean and organized desk at work is important as 29% of employers say they are less likely to promote someone with a messy work space and 39% have a negative perception of those with piles of paper on their desk. Having a cluttered workspace can give the impression of a lack of organization and being busy is not an excuse, as employers want to see efficiency. Keeping a tidy desk can help one's reputation and chances of career advancement at their workplace.

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    Reasons to clean up your desk at work

    Canada - A messy desk could hurt your reputation at work, found a CareerBuilder survey recently. After interviewing 231 hiring managers and 425 workers, the survey found that 29% of Canadian employers said they are less likely to promote someone who has a disorganized or messy work space. Furthermore, workplace clutter can cause employers to view them in a negative light. Two in employers (39%) said piles of paper covering a desk negatively impacts their perception of that person while 31% feel they are disorganised. An additional 13% say they are just messy. Workers are being asked to take on more projects as companies function with leaner staffs, which could be resulting in more cluttered workspaces, said Rosemary Haefner, Vice-President of human resources at CareerBuilder. While chaos on your desk space can indicate a busy workload, it can also imply a lack of organisation.

    A view from the


    by Lisa Cheong

    Top
    What do you think is one character trait that has led to your career success?
    It can be boiled down to two aspects. One is my passion for my work, and second is my sincerity in executing it.

    Luke Lim A.S. Louken

    In the news
    Compiled by Lisa Cheong

    Singapore - According to the latest Hays Quarterly Report for July-September, companies are still looking to ll jobs at the management and executive levels. The report said that this is due to the large number of regional headquarters based here. Companies are actively looking for deep breadth of experience and management skills to help drive their business forward in the new nancial year, said Chris Mead, general manager of Hays in Singapore. Executives with additional language skills are highly sought after, as well as coupled with broad management experience and excellent communication skills. Companies are also looking for experienced chief nancial ofcers and chief executive ofcers with strong interpersonal and language skills, and are willing to expand their search to neighbouring cities for quality candidates.

    Singapore - Multinational corporations must do more in nurturing and developing Singaporeans for higher positions, said Labour Chief Lim Swee Say recently. Not only would this allow companies to demonstrate their commitment to Singapore, but it would encourage Singaporeans to be more accepting of the inow of foreigners into the job market. In short, we strive for Singapore to be rst in global competition to sustain healthy growth and create enough good jobs. We also strive for Singaporeans to be rst in local employment to take on a better job, earn better pay and live a better life, Lim said. He added that if this does not happen, it may result in a lose-lose situation for everyone alike, where social stability is weakened and economic growth slows. Lim, secretary-general of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), was speaking to 300 union leaders at a National Day observance ceremony recently.

    A view from the top

    In the news

    Management and executive level jobs still in demand

    Groom Singaporeans for better positions

    my career, I need to develop different abilities to lead. Leading an organisation of a few people is very different from managing 20 employees, or even 50, due to the level of competency and leadership skills needed. So at every stage, I have to diligently overcome some of my shortcomings while leveraging on the strengths that I possess in order to drive the business forward. It is about overcoming the capacity of oneself.

    What do you look for in job candidates?


    There are a couple of things I always look out for in candidates. One is character and having a sense of integrity in their work and how they carry themselves at work. The other is having a sense of passion. And nally, I look for employees who are willing and diligent enough to invest effort and resources to achieve their career goals. Its not that competency and skills arent important, but I believe that if one has all these key ingredients, the competency will naturally fall into place.

    What is your leadership style like?


    I lead by example and I strive to empower people. For example, when there are issues in the company within leaders, I will personally address the issue with the people involve in open-communication and let them talk it out on the spot, rather than letting it fester and grow into a bigger problem. When I see something that isnt heading in the right direction, I will lead by showing what is the right way and what should be done, and letting people follow suit. Empowerment is important because as we grow in the organisation, my involvement in projects will be on the strategic level. Empowering means giving employees a clear scope of work and clear expectations, and letting them creatively work through the scope and objectives on their own, so long as their actions fall within the companys values and ethics.

    Job-hopping an option for Singaporean employees


    Singapore - More than half of Singaporean respondents say they will probably switch careers within the next ve years, with many (32%) doing so for a higher income. Twenty-ve percent said they will switch jobs due to a change in personal interests while the same percentage say they will do it for a better worklife balance. These ndings were reported in the latest Global Workforce Index, which were conducted by recruitment rm Kelly Services and polled about 900 workers in Singapore. The index also found that 68% of respondents believing that they can resume their career at the same level after a break (such as maternity leave, illness or an extended holiday). Out of the respondents, baby boomers (70%) were the most condent, followed by 69% of Gen Y and 66% of Gen X who believed likewise.

    What is the best career advice youve ever received?


    Theres no one specic career advice but from observations and books Ive read, I noticed that successful individuals all possess certain traits that make them successful in their own right. Ive observed that successful people are passionate in their work and relentlessly pursue their mission in life so that is the standard by which I hold myself to.

    Executive Search News


    Singapore - Argyll Scott International is delighted to announce the opening of its second Asian ofce following the unprecedented success of their Hong Kong business. The business focuses on middle management to executive level recruitment and will be headed up by Marek Danyluk who was a founding partner of one of the UKs most successful private recruitment businesses. Marek joins Shane Sibraa, a 16 year veteran of recruitment in Asia, Brian Hamill, and John Hunter on the Asian board. Argyll Scott Singapore manages appointments across a wide range of functions and industries, mirroring its sister businesses in both Hong Kong and the UK. If you are a new search rm in Singapore and would like to be featured in this section, drop us an email at [email protected]

    What is a typical work day for you?


    My typical day starts fairly early in the morning. I start to do my planning to look at how my day and week aligns with the organisations strategic plans. Then from 9am to 12pm, I usually meet my internal staff. In the afternoon I will meet external stakeholders, such as clients and potential partners.

    What is the biggest challenge youve faced in your career?


    One of the biggest challenges is overcoming my personal limits. To illustrate this point, I used to play golf with my clients, and a client once told me that on a golf course, the biggest challenge is against oneself. Similarly, at every stage of

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