HRM Awards 2007

I just returned from the HRM 2007 Awards where Sony was nominated for the Best HR Team. It was the 2nd time we were nominated and the 2nd time we did not win :-(

Much like the Academy Awards in terms of award presentations, each of the categories is presented, the nominees read out and the winners announced following the tearing open of ‘the envelope’. All winners remain strictly confidential until the announcements during the gala awards ceremony itself.

Anyway, it was tough competition as we were placed amongst other MNCs who were just as well-known for their HR practices. We just have to work harder next time!

Dinner was 'so-so', with salmon as the main dish, and tiramisu for dessert. Service at the Marina Mandarin Hotel was unspeakable if I may say so - too many 'blur' temporary staff who do not know how to handle guests and their needs. Cutlery was missing, water was not served when requested, coffee/tea cups were placed nicely for us but nothing was served after dessert. (Sigh) - I wonder what happened to GEMS ('Go-the-Extra-Mile for Service').

It's sad.