About Us
Previously known as Distinctions Asia (Singapore), we were founded in 2005 by a team of experienced business leaders as well as human capital or organisational development consultants from Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Thailand.
Why Workplace Asia
Workplace Asia is guided by a simple belief: workplaces thrive when people are understood and supported.
We use research-backed tools and meaningful insights to help organisations strengthen leadership, communication, and team effectiveness. Since 2005, we’ve been partnering with clients to build workplaces where individuals and organisations can grow together.
What We Do
Maximise Talent Potential
Harness the power of scientifically validated assessments to unlock employee performance.
Leadership That Inspires
Equip leaders with data-driven insights and evidence-based strategies to inspire, grow, and lead with impact.
Global-Standard Certifications
Leverage cutting-edge tools like the Workplace Big Five Profile™ and Professor Amy Edmondson’s Psychological Safety Index for unmatched expertise.
Insight-Driven Analytics
Deep dive into comprehensive personality and behavioral analytics to boost employee engagement and efficiency, ensuring sustainable business trajectory.
Value Proposition
Award winning company that empowers individuals and organizations with guaranteed insights that deliver measurable success through world-class assessment tools.
Our Impact
Leaders and Professionals reached through our personality-at-work, psychological safety, and coaching frameworks.
Years of proven impact, empowering leaders and organisations through evidence-based development and growth.
Workshops delivered across Asia to support leaders in talent optimisation and people development.
Organisations partnered with us across Asia, impacting thousands of employees and supporting stronger people strategies at scale.
Our Focus Area
We harness decades of expertise in evidence-based programs to drive change across three core pillars: understanding people at work, psychological safety, and coaching and mentoring. Through deeply researched tools and tailored interventions, we help organizations build human-centered, high-performing workplaces where people can grow, collaborate, and do their best work.
Understanding People at Work
We help organizations uncover how individuals naturally think, communicate, and collaborate so teams can work with greater clarity and empathy. This deeper understanding of human behavior reduces friction, strengthens relationships, and creates the conditions for more effective teamwork.
Psychological Safety
We guide teams in building environments where people feel safe to speak up, learn, contribute, and challenge ideas without fear. By strengthening trust and open communication, organizations create a foundation for innovation, resilience, and high-quality decision making.
Coaching
We equip leaders and managers with coaching and mentoring skills that support continuous growth. Through structured frameworks and practical development, we help organizations nurture talent, build capability, and create leaders who bring out the best in their people.
Our Approach
We believe every organisation is unique, and recommend a data driven assessment approach towards driving and influencing human resource management at the workplace.
Align business strategy with people
Understanding current and future strategic goals brings clarity to the requirements we need from our people.
Make informed decisions by harnessing data insights
By adopting an assessment approach, we make robust people decisions by extending the conversation beyond traditional performance indicators to job fit, growth potential, and workplace derailers.
Establish a common language at the workplace
When everyone has clarity on what success looks like, actionable roadmaps become second nature at all levels. Team members understand what energizes them individually at the workplace, and what is required for better collaboration among each other. At the organisation level, leaders gain insights into bench strength and talent development pipelines.
Award-Winning Excellence
We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to excellence. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
Interested to find out more?
Drop us a message and we will be in touch to answer your queries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Workplace Asia do?
We provide assessments and tools, such as the WorkPlace Big Five ProfileTM and Fearless Organization Scan, that reveal or explain how individuals behave in the workplace, helping organizations optimize their human capital to drive performance.
Who do you work with?
We work with a wide range of clients across industries, from large multinational companies to SMEs. Whether you are a leader, HR professional, consultant, executive coach or business owner, our solutions can be tailored to your context.
What services do you offer?
Our solutions include:
- Certifications – Workplace Big Five Profile™ Certification, Psychological Safety and Team Effectiveness Practitioners Certification, and Influence Style Indicator Certification.
- Assessments & Tools – Workplace Big Five Profile™, Fearless Organization Scan, Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) and many more. Visit here to view the list.
- Leadership Development – Strengthen your leadership competencies with our workshops on team effectiveness, psychological safety, career coaching, and more. Visit here to view the list.
How do I know which solution is right for my organisation?
Every organization’s needs are unique. Contact us to share what you are looking to achieve, and our team will work with you to identify the most effective solution for your organisation.
You can reach us online here or drop us an email at support@workplaceasia.com.sg. We will be happy to discuss with you on the options available.
Where are you based? Do you work outside Singapore?
We are headquartered in Singapore, but our projects extend across Asia. We deliver our services both in-person and virtually, making it easy to work with us wherever you are.
How can I register for a workshop or order an assessment?
You’re welcome to register for any of our certifications or workshops using the registration form available on the relevant webpage. If you’re interested in any of our assessments and tools, please email us at support@workplaceasia.com.sg or contact us here, and our team will get back to you shortly.