Inaugural CHRO Thailand to explore AI’s impact on workforce and leadership
CHRO Thailand 2025 debuts in Bangkok, bringing top HR leaders together to explore AI, innovation, and people-first transformation.
Is your leadership style failing your multicultural team? How to adapt and succeed
With cross-border collaboration rising, Global Mindsets’ Meital Baruch calls cultural intelligence a strategic HR priority for Asia’s increasingly multicultural organisations.
Singapore launches economic review with a focus on human capital
Singapore has launched a major economic strategy review, placing strong emphasis on empowering employees with future-ready skills and resilience.
SIM’s blueprint for loyalty: How meaningful work drives long-term stay
Guided by Sara Yik, SIM defies job-hopping trends by cultivating purpose, inclusion, and continuous learning to retain top talent.
Malaysia explores raising public sector retirement age to 65
The country is taking steps to futureproof its workforce and social systems as it anticipates the challenges of a rapidly ageing population.
Rethinking resilience: Hybrid work becomes a cornerstone for organisations globally
Mark Dixon of IWG says CEOs are embracing hybrid work to drive growth, cut costs, and build resilience amid ongoing economic volatility.
Employers in Malaysia expect AI to create jobs
Malaysia’s HR Minister says AI is generating job opportunities and urges employees to upskill rather than fear technological disruption.
Generational divide deepens as South Korea considers raising retirement age to 65
Younger employees fear stalled career prospects while older employees push for extended workforce participation.
A growing blind spot: Are HR professionals sidelining experienced employees?
More employers now label 51-year-olds as “older,” raising ageism concerns amid Australia’s worsening skills shortage, a new report finds.
Building a resilient workforce: Sun Life reinvents HR for a new era
Georgina Farrell returns to Asia to lead Sun Life’s people strategy, championing purpose, empathy, and data-driven transformation.
Asia-Pacific salary budgets inch up as organisations prioritise strategic talent investments
Strategic workforce planning gains traction as organisations prioritise targeted compensation, retention, and resilience across Asia-Pacific.
Reimagining ageing: How HR leaders can foster intergenerational connection at work
For Little Changemakers’ Cherry Thian, creating age-inclusive workplaces starts with HR leaders embracing intergenerational connection as a strategic imperative.
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.