Shaping tomorrow’s workplace: Worktech Excellence track to lead conversations at HR Tech Asia 2025
HR Tech Asia 2025’s Worktech Excellence track explores how technology, space, and culture converge to shape the future of work.
Employers in Hong Kong rethink 2025 salary plans
Following the government’s pay freeze, 42.7% of employers in Hong Kong are rethinking 2025 salary plans, with many considering restraint.
Reproductive health leave could save Australian economy billions, report finds
Providing 12 days of reproductive health leave could save Australia A$21.3 billion annually and improve equity for women at work.
Flexible meal solutions: The missing ingredient in workplace productivity
Flexible meal options are emerging as a vital workplace benefit, reshaping how organisations support employee wellbeing and productivity.
Quantifying the unseen: Menopause and its impact in the APAC workplace
Ignoring menopause in the workplace risks losing experienced female leaders, disrupting knowledge transfer, and weakening innovation—jeopardising long-term organisational resilience.
Driving workforce transformation: HR Tech Asia 2025 puts the future of talent in focus
HR Tech Asia 2025’s Workforce Transformation track offers transformative insights on strategic talent management and building future-ready organisations.
Beyond soft skills: Why human connection is the future of work
From redefining communication as a power skill to championing courageous conversations, Dr Damini Chawla unveils strategies for human-centric workplaces.
Singapore’s manpower ministry charts strategic shifts to prepare workforce for future of work
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower is making strategic shifts to futureproof its workforce amid technological disruption and demographic change.
Australians back gender equality, but perception gaps persist in the workplace
Australians overwhelmingly support gender equality, but widespread misconceptions about workplace fairness risk slowing progress, new research reveals.
Building stronger teams through human-centric communication
Dr Damini Chawla’s journey from clinical dentistry to communication coaching reveals the transformative power of empathy in leadership.
HR Tech Asia 2025: Transforming C-Suite leadership for tomorrow’s workforce
Elevate leadership at HR Tech Asia 2025, where the C-Suite Leadership track focuses on aligning strategy, collaboration, and impact.
Personal happiness found to be the key to workplace satisfaction
People with higher life satisfaction are 32% more likely to experience lasting job satisfaction, highlighting the importance of holistic wellbeing strategies.
Speeding up the line: How AI is solving frontline staffing challenges
Paradox’s Joshua Secrest reveals how AI is transforming frontline recruitment by speeding up hiring and improving candidate experience.
Taiwan’s labour market shows signs of cooling
Taiwan’s unemployment rose to 3.34% in February, breaking a five-month decline due to seasonal post-holiday job shifts.
DE&I in Asia-Pacific: Will US policy rollbacks reshape workplaces?
As DE&I policies face setbacks in the US, organisations in Asia-Pacific must decide whether to follow suit or strengthen inclusivity efforts.
Women in tech could unlock billions for firms in Australia
With women making up just 30% of Australia’s tech workforce, reskilling could bridge the gap, boost salaries, and drive economic growth.
Matching grants proposed to bridge Malaysia’s SME skills gap
SMEs in Malaysia face a skilled labour shortage, prompting calls for priority hiring of government-trained graduates and increased workforce upskilling.
South Korea faces looming labour shortage
South Korea is set to face a critical labour shortage by 2033, with a projected deficit of 820,000 employees.
Indonesia urged to boost productivity to strengthen competitiveness
Indonesia must enhance productivity to stay competitive globally, as Manpower Minister Yassierli warns of lagging growth and calls for urgent action.
The AI tsunami: HR’s helm in charting the course of work’s future
AI is reshaping the workforce, creating new roles and demanding fresh skills. How can HR leaders prepare employees for this transformation?
China’s labour unions push for fairer hiring practices for women
State-backed labour unions in Shenzhen, Hunan and Qinghai have mandated organisations to stop questioning female jobseekers about marriage and childbirth plans.
Visier drives AI-powered HR transformation with Singapore expansion
Visier expands in Asia-Pacific with a new AI Lab in Singapore, revolutionising workforce intelligence and HR decision-making with AI-powered insights.
Singapore’s hiring sentiment holds steady amid economic crosscurrents
Singapore’s hiring outlook remains stable with 39% of employers planning to expand their workforce.
People-first HR: Cultivating leaders in Asia’s dynamic markets
ADM is reshaping its HR strategies in Asia-Pacific, focusing on mentorship, early talent development, and fostering inclusion for long-term growth.
Singapore expands support for flexible work and reskilling
More organisations in Singapore are embracing flexible work arrangements as the government expands support for reskilling and strengthens workplace fairness policies.
IWD 2025: Empowering women’s economic independence through digital finance
Mastercard’s Aisha Islam highlights IWD 2025’s focus on gender equality, stressing the vital role of digital tools for women’s business growth.
Singapore’s AI boom faces a gender gap
Despite a surge in women’s GenAI enrolments, they remain underrepresented, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to bridge the gender gap.
IWD 2025: A vision for women in semiconductors
Global TechSolutions’ Brenda Lee shares how the semiconductor industry can move beyond intent to action, creating real opportunities for women in technical and leadership roles.
IWD 2025: Building pathways for women’s career comeback
Women re-entering the workforce face unique challenges, but Temus’ Melissa Kee highlights how organisations can help them overcome these barriers.
IWD 2025: Building equitable workplaces from the ground up
Trust Bank’s Jocelyne Loh shares how the fintech pioneer accelerates workplace equity by fostering inclusivity, gender balance, and leadership diversity.