Is your team showing up but tuning out? “Quiet quitting” is a silent threat and a hidden cost to an SME’s success by impacting business growth and stability through lowered productivity, morale, and employee retention.
In this informative workshop curated by the SME Centre@SICCI and our partner, AKG Singapore, we will explore how strategic and low-cost human capital practices can help re-engage your team and drive passive employees into proactive contributors.
We will dive into problem areas such as the root causes of employee disengagement, examine simple but actionable strategies business owners can employ to re-energise your team, and how planned career conversations with the team can enhance work performance and employee retention.
Furthermore, we will also review various HR strategies, government assistance and HR toolkits available for SMEs that are designed to future-proof your team, reduce training costs and strengthen your company’s human capital.
Key Learning Points:
- Identify Early Signs of “Quiet Quitting” and Explore Practical Cost-Effective Strategies to Improve Employee Engagement
- Identify Root Causes of Workforce Disengagement in Employees and Recognise its Hidden Costs
- Evaluate Impact of Insufficient Career Planning on Employee Retention, Business Performance and Knowledge Continuity
- Review Government Support and Resources for SMEs on Human Capital
Programme:
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 1.30pm – 2pm | Registration |
| 2pm – 2.45pm | Beyond the Paycheck: Boosting Retention & Productivity through Career Planning Ms Michelle Lee Learning and Development Advisor AKG Singapore |
| 2.45pm – 3.15pm | Exploring Government Support and Resources for SMEs on Human Capital Ms Deepa D/O Suppiah Senior Manager, Business Advisory SME Centre@SICCI |
| 3.15pm – 3.30pm | Question & Answer |
| 3.30pm – 5pm | Light Refreshments & Networking Session |
Speakers’ Profiles:
Ms Michelle Lee
Learning and Development Advisor
AKG Singapore
Michelle Lee is a Learning and Development Advisor at Angus Knight Singapore, supporting Workforce Singapore’s Career Matching and Polaris Career Guidance Programmes. She designs and facilitates workshops focused on career planning and development. Formerly a Senior Career Consultant, Michelle coached job seekers in resume writing, interview skills, and tailored career strategies. A Certified Career Practitioner (CCP) and holder of the Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), she is passionate about lifelong learning and has guided hundreds through career transitions and strategic planning. Michelle previously held senior roles in business management and sales across Asia, where she drove revenue growth and improved operational efficiency. Having experienced several career shifts herself, she brings firsthand insight, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to help others navigate their professional journeys with confidence.
Ms Deepa D/O Suppiah
Senior Manager, Business Advisory
SME Centre@SICCI
Deepa, a Senior Manager in Business Advisory at SME Centre@SICCI, brings a wealth of expertise garnered from her tenure with multinational Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical firms. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the Singapore Institute of Management, she has interfaced with numerous clients and aided them in their business development.
With a background in Sales and Marketing, she has orchestrated diverse campaigns to enhance business visibility and expand her client base. While adept at working with clients from multinational corporations, Deepa also eagerly looks forward to contributing to the growth of aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and micro-SMEs. She does so by comprehensively understanding their individual needs and proposing tailored solutions.
