Why caring leadership is your next strategic imperative

Gamze Yuceland of Takeda is redefining leadership by showing that when empathy is paired with accountability, performance and innovation thrive.
Hybrid work: A multi-billion dollar productivity catalyst for businesses

Allowing employees to work from flexible, local spaces as part of hybrid models could lift productivity by 11% in five years.
Hong Kong’s HR dilemma: Can technology and empathy coexist in the race for talent?

AsiaHRM’s Rita Tsui highlights how HR in Hong Kong is evolving into a strategic force amid digital transformation, talent shifts, and uncertainty.
Flexible work, stronger culture: What HR needs to know now

As flexible work becomes non-negotiable, HR leaders must design people-first cultures that align remote success with business outcomes.
Organisations in Asia-Pacific prioritising skills over experience to build future-ready workforces

Organisations across Asia-Pacific are shifting to skills-based talent strategies to boost workforce agility, resilience, and future-readiness, Aon report finds.
Is Asia ready for a workplace revolution in reproductive health?

Cigna Healthcare’s Dr Dawn Soo urges organisations in Asia to recognise reproductive health, like endometriosis, as a legitimate workplace issue instead of a personal burden.
Doing more with less: Employers in Hong Kong rethink benefits as costs soar

Rising costs and talent pressures are driving employers in Hong Kong to rethink benefits, says WTW’s Eric Lam, with smarter spending now essential.
Why the contractor boom in Asia-Pacific demands a rethink on talent strategy

The contractor surge in Asia-Pacific signals opportunity but navigating compliance and crafting regionally smart benefits is now essential for growth.
Innovation and ownership: The cornerstones of COURTS Singapore’s enduring success

COURTS Singapore redefines talent strategy by cultivating a culture of ownership, innovation, and growth to drive long-term performance.
The borderless workforce: Navigating the new era of global hiring in Asia-Pacific

Remote work is reshaping talent strategies across Asia-Pacific, promoting organisations to embrace global hiring, integrated platforms, and flexible workforce models.
Feeling is performing: How authentic emotional expression unlocks team success

Longchamp’s Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu believes emotional awareness is essential to modern leadership, transforming workplace culture through empathy, vulnerability, and inclusive communication.
Singapore workforce more confident, but rising stress and falling job satisfaction create a widening rift

Singapore’s workforce feels more aligned and confident, yet surging stress and declining satisfaction point to mounting pressures on employee wellbeing.
What’s the secret to a more innovative workforce? New research points to LGBTQ+ inclusion

LGBTQ+ inclusivity is emerging as a competitive edge, with research linking progressive policies to stronger innovation and employee engagement.
Drop in CFO turnover puts spotlight on succession planning for APAC HR leaders

A decline in CFO turnover signals Asia-Pacific’s deep-rooted preference for internal talent, continuity, and family-driven leadership cultures.
New Zealand boosts parental leave payments starting July

Working parents in New Zealand will receive increased paid parental leave from July 1, with weekly payments rising to NZ$788.66.
The human-centred AI revolution in HR: Beyond efficiency to empowerment

Dayforce’s James Saxton urges HR leaders to prioritise ethics and employee values as AI adoption in HR accelerates.
Innovating HR in Asia: Schneider Electric’s blueprint for business and human impact

With Monica Chia at the helm of HR in Asia, Schneider Electric is driving a transformative “people-first” approach that redefines business success for over 13,000 employees.
Why the future of work depends on the future of learning

Dr Samson Tan reflects on Singapore’s future-ready workforce, sharing insights on AI, lifelong learning, and evolving adult education models.
Global gender gap narrows, but Asia faces persistent challenges in achieving parity

Although women comprise over 40% of the global workforce, their climb to leadership remains slow.
“Architects of people and culture”: Inside Shiseido’s award-winning HR strategy

Under Roselin Lee’s leadership, Shiseido Asia Pacific is redefining HR with a purpose-driven, inclusive culture that empowers people.
Silence over harassment persists in South Korean workplaces despite stronger prevention policies

A government survey finds 75.2% of employees in South Korea who experienced sexual harassment did not report, highlighting persistent workplace gaps.
Singapore’s Q3 hiring outlook holds steady amid global uncertainty

With 43% of employers planning to hire, Singapore’s labour market signals resilience and agility amid global uncertainty and shifting priorities.
Beyond 60: Why HR holds the key to a human-centred retirement rethink

Raising the retirement age may ease fiscal strain—but as Jennifer Dunbar warns, it risks unbalancing lives without HR foresight.
Bill mandating P200 wage hike passed in the Philippines

The House of Representatives has approved a landmark P200 daily wage hike bill.
Call for entries: HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 nominations underway

Nominations are now open for HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, celebrating Asia’s top HR partners and innovators.
The future of tech: Where business success meets social responsibility

In tech’s race for innovation, NTT Data’s John Lombard proves purpose, inclusion, and empathy are the fundamental drivers of lasting transformation.
Hong Kong raises age cap for skilled foreign employees to address labour shortage

Hong Kong has raised the age limit for skilled foreign employees to 40 to tackle acute labour shortages in technical sectors.
CHRO Indonesia 2025 to address HR’s AI-powered future

Indonesia’s top HR leaders will gather at CHRO Indonesia 2025 to explore AI, innovation, and the future of work.
Talent crunch in Asia-Pacific drives focus on reskilling and strategic human capital planning

Half of Asia-Pacific executives struggle to attract and retain talent, urging HR to drive digital transformation and human-centred skill development, says Forvis Mazars’ Iris Goh.
Singapore private uni grads face tougher job market

Fewer than half of private school graduates secured full-time jobs in 2024, widening the employment gap with autonomous university peers.