Putting employees first and keeping them engaged during a crisis

Craig Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of MSIG Singapore, explains why companies who prioritise their employees and actively engage with them can not only ride over the COVID-19 pandemic, but thrive in its aftermath.
Josh Bersin: 4 ways to build organisational resilience

Josh Bersin, who will be speaking at the HR Tech Fest Connect, shares how we design our organisations for resilience during a crisis like this.
How to interact with remote teams and keep them connected

In the second of a 2-part article, Karen Tay examines the challenges of collaboration and balancing social life in a remote work setting.
How to keep remote teams well and effective

In the first of a 2-part article, Karen Tay examines the challenges of psychological safety and the blurred boundaries between work and life in a remote work setting.
HRM Tips: How to successfully conduct video interviews

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers may be conducting video interviews for the first time over the next few months.
Building competencies for digital transformation

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) explains the pivotal role HR has to play in ensuring that the workforce is ready to embrace and harness the benefits of digital transformation.
Audit profession must rid ‘overworked, underpaid’ image to attract best talent

Many accounting graduates are deterred from joining the audit profession because of the perception that auditors are lowly-paid and made to work long hours.
Is COVID-19 the spark of the new remote workforce?

Employers have a number of tools at their disposal, from emerging technologies to reimagined current processes, to ready employees to work from home.
Josh Bersin: What is HR’s role in a crisis?

During a crisis such as this, one of the critical roles of HR is to foster a sense of safety, trust and collective thinking in its people.
What ‘trickle down tech’ is next for workplace learning?

What kind of technologies are on a ‘trickle down’ journey into the world of L&D and what can we learn from some high-profile examples?
5 reasons to prioritise employee experience during hard times

While many companies are focused on their businesses during these tough times, they should not forget about engaging their employees.
3 priorities for CHROs navigating COVID-19 absences

Data can be an important tool in meeting those goals for CHROs who are dealing with COVID-19 measures at their companies.
COVID-19: How to ensure employee safety and business continuity

The COVID-19 outbreak has presented a test on companies’ work-from-home programs and how they ensure employee safety and business continuity.
Dissecting the employer disconnect in HR technology

Despite serious dollars spent on HR technology, buyers remain unsatisfied with the return on investment. So what is the disconnect?
How to manage resentment towards remote workers

A new survey finds on-site employees often resent their remote colleagues. So how do employers combat the resentment?
Overcoming the challenges of motivating a younger generation

Companies can get an edge in the war for talent with resources tailored to younger employees’ unique expectations.
How to reinvent HR for a changing world

Josh Bersin, who will be speaking at the HR Tech Festival Asia, shared his insights on management shifts, career development and employee experience.
Steve Boese: Navigating mergers, acquisitions and coronavirus

There are many things occupying the minds of HR leaders around the world – from mergers, acquisitions to the COVID-19 outbreak.
2020 Payroll and HR Trends in Asia

What areas should your organisation look out for this year in terms of Payroll and HR Trends in Asia?
Sumser: 12 questions to ask to make a smart AI purchase

Are you considering using intelligent tools (machine learning/AI) in your HR or operations processes? Here are some questions to ask potential vendors.
Josh Bersin: Performance and rewards in the future of work

While employee performance is usually at the fore of employers’ mind, compensation should go hand-in-hand in their people strategies.
John Sumser: A view from inside the largest HR tech company

ADP is the biggest HR technology company with over 800,000 customers. John Sumser takes a look at what goes behind the company.
Kindness – The missing ingredient in a great employee experience

Employees today do not just want meaningful jobs, fair pay, transparency and growth, but kindness in their workplaces as well.
A look at what HR leaders think about HR technology

With technology transforming how businesses and HR function, what do HR leaders really think about HR technology?
Thinking Beyond the C-Suite: HR’s Role in Board Leadership

HR has long been due a seat at the board leadership table. And with more boards recognising HR as a strategic partner, how can HR leaders play a part?
Does social media hurt or help your recruitment efforts?

A new survey finds many HR professionals aren’t keen on using social platforms to find talent.
Why your diversity program isn’t moving the needle

What you can learn from Justin Timberlake, Facebook and others to see results from your diversity efforts.
Payroll needs to keep pace with changing times

As the workforce today is going through transformation, so must Human Resource and its payroll systems that support it.
Expect more chatbots and voice-activated HR systems in 2020

Technology is changing how HR is engaging employees and one technologies to watch out for are chatbots and voice-activated HR systems.
Approaching people transformation with a disruptive mindset

Transformation is the response to both customer and competition, and companies are best served when they create their strategy proactively, not reactively.