Why HR leaders must ‘walk the talk’ to bridge the AI tech-savviness gap
In the latest Asia HR Leaders Live Series, Mattel’s Tina Ko outlined how HR leaders can balance AI adoption with people-centric change management.
Skills, AI, and culture: Inside Mondelez’s next-generation HR strategy
As technology transforms work, Mondelez’s Rajesh Ramanathan is redefining how capacity, capability, and culture drive inclusive growth across diverse markets.
NWC guidelines push for wage flexibility and business transformation alongside mandated pay increases
The National Wages Council recommends pay increases of 5.5% to 7.5% for lower-wage workers in Singapore and encourages employers to adopt flexible pay structures and upskill employees.
Daily GenAI use linked to higher pay, productivity, and job security
Frequent GenAI users are seeing tangible benefits, reporting stronger performance and better career outcomes than non-users, PwC’s latest findings show.
New Workplace Fairness Act establishes legal path for discrimination claims
Parliament passes key Bill, bringing Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act closer to launch with stronger discrimination protections and dispute safeguards.
After-work socials may not boost everyone’s morale, study finds
Invitations to team dinners and drinks can improve workplace connection for some, yet create anxiety for others, a new study shows.
Building trust and innovation through psychological safety in the workplace
According to Steven Filby, fostering psychological safety is the key to unlocking trust, innovation, and stronger team performance.
The agile anchor: How Lenovo reimagines stability for a volatile world
Subhankar Roy Chowdhury of Lenovo argues that in a volatile world, HR success depends on alignment, agility, and shared organisational vision.
SMU Academy forges new learning pathways with polytechnics and ITE to fast-track workforce upskilling
New SMU Academy MOU creates credit exemptions and progression routes, empowering polytechnic and ITE graduates to advance quickly in higher education.
SAP Connect 2025: AI ushers in new era for work, putting HR at the centre of disruption
For SAP’s Tim Bryant and Verena Siow, AI in the workplace is redefining HR, driving smarter decisions and unlocking meaningful outcomes for employees and organisations alike.
The new HR mindset: Doing what matters most with what you have
In an AsiaHRM webinar hosted by Rita Tsui, Société Générale’s Mukta Arya urges HR leaders to drive greater impact amid budget constraints through strategy, data, and empathy.
The culture code: Merz Aesthetics balances digital agility and human connection to boost APAC growth
Karen Tay highlights how Merz Aesthetics in Asia-Pacific creates a values-driven, future-ready workplace that empowers employees to grow and lead.
Workplace conflicts drive Japan’s surge in mental health compensation claims
Japan’s mental health crisis deepens as record-high employee compensation claims reveal persistent stress and harassment despite progress on curbing overwork.
Tech can’t replicate empathy: The enduring value of the ‘hospitality mindset’
As Asia’s hospitality sector braces for an uncertain 2026, Chen Bao of EHL Campus (Singapore) says the industry’s greatest competitive edge lies in its people, not its technology.
Beyond training: How democratised coaching builds a future-ready, agile workforce
With AI reshaping every industry, future-ready organisations are turning to coaching to build agility, adaptability, and real, lasting capability.
Flying high on a new strategy: Cathay Pacific pivots from stability to empowerment to rebuild its workforce
Lynn See of Cathay Pacific champions flexible, purpose-driven employee experiences in Asia-Pacific, helping employees thrive both at work and in life.
CEOs in APAC double down on people and adaptability to navigate global instability
Leaders in Asia-Pacific show rising confidence, prioritising people, adaptability, and regional alliances to drive resilience.
SAP Connect 2025: SAP positions AI as a ‘teammate’ for employee agility and growth
The future of work came into focus at SAP Connect 2025, where AI, data, and apps empower smarter, faster business.
Why time off may be the ultimate bonus for employee engagement
New research shows that rewarding employees with time off, rather than cash, makes them feel more valued, appreciated, and genuinely human.
No AI boss: Employees in Singapore demand human leadership despite tech embrace
Employees in Singapore welcome AI as a workplace partner but draw the line at machine management, highlighting the need for human-centred leadership.
Singaporeans see better career growth at home, but job security worries persist
Despite global mobility options, many Singaporeans believe the best career growth lies at home, even as concerns over job security persist.
The people strategy behind Arup’s 6,400-strong Asia-Pacific powerhouse
Arup’s unification of its Asia-Pacific operations marks a bold step to strengthen collaboration, culture, and sustainability across the region.
Half of Singapore’s new hires are overseas as organisations accelerate global expansion
As organisations expand abroad, lean HR teams are increasingly turning to AI and automation to manage complex global operations.
Career stagnation pushing one-third of employees to job hunt, ADP warns
ADP’s new People at Work 2025 report finds that visibility and support, not skills, are key to unlocking career growth.
Is your AI strategy forgetting the human?
AI is transforming HR, but Elyse Philippi of Insight stresses its success depends on ethics, empathy, and preserving the human connection.
Global CEOs double down on AI and talent amid declining economic confidence
Falling confidence in the global economy prompts CEOs to prioritise AI adoption, talent expansion, and risk management strategies.
Cracks in the system: Financial strain and payroll burnout threaten Singapore’s workforce
Half of Singapore’s workforce struggles financially, while payroll teams are overstretched, says Deel’s Karen Ng, underscoring the urgent need for payroll modernisation.
Jobseekers in South Korea face tighter age expectations despite longer paths to employment
Despite longer paths to employment, jobseekers in South Korea fear shrinking entry-level opportunities due to persistent age-related hiring expectations.
HRM Asia opens nominations for HR Tech Asia Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the HR Tech Asia Awards 2026, recognising HR leaders, teams, and organisations driving innovation and excellence.
The superworker emerges: Asia’s workforce transforms to partner with AI
The rise of AI is not just changing jobs; it is creating “superworkers” and pushing HR to lead bold, organisation-wide transformation.