Singapore unveils refreshed economic strategy with workforce transformation at its core
From bold bets to career bridges – Singapore charts a new economic course with workers at its centre.
Made for all, hired from all: The philosophy driving UNIQLO’s HR strategy
In an industry plagued by high turnover and disengaged employees, the Japanese retail giant is betting on a cradle-to-career talent strategy – and the numbers suggest it is paying off.
Day 2 of HR Tech Asia 2026: Purpose, people data, and the human side of AI transformation
HR Tech Asia 2026 pushed beyond AI hype on Day Two, confronting the cultural, ethical, and leadership realities of workplace transformation.
CHRO Malaysia 2026: Elevating the HR function to the heart of business strategy
CHRO Malaysia 2026 sets its sights on the skills economy, ethical AI, and the evolving mandate of the modern CHRO.
The shadow AI problem HR leaders can no longer ignore
AI adoption is surging across workplaces, but governance and security controls are struggling to keep pace, creating growing organisational risks.
Day 1 of HR Tech Asia 2026: Workforce transformation takes centre stage in Singapore
Against the backdrop of accelerating AI change, HR Tech Asia 2026 opens in Singapore, drawing leaders to tackle the future of work.
HR Tech Asia Awards 2026: Celebrating innovation, inclusion, and the future of work in Asia
HR Tech Asia Awards 2026 honoured organisations and leaders across Asia redefining excellence in HR, from culture and wellbeing to innovation and technology.
AI sees patterns, humans see people: Restoring judgment to HR decision-making
When AI becomes the decision-maker in HR, who is accountable? Governance is emerging as the defining challenge for organisations.
The benefits are there. So why aren’t employees using them?
Low uptake of mental health benefits across Asia points to cultural and trust challenges rather than access, according to Howden’s Dr Maria S Suva.
Two-thirds of Gen Z talent in Singapore question employers’ readiness to hire them
New research highlights widening expectation gap as organisations balance cautious hiring with the need for future-ready skills.
The future of digital work takes shape at HR Tech Asia 2026
The Worktech & AI track at HR Tech Asia 2026 moves past the promises of AI to examine the harder questions – how to deploy it responsibly, design for trust, and ensure it serves people rather than supplants them.
The broken rung: Why Thailand’s boardrooms are missing half their talent
As women exit the leadership pipeline at the mid-career stage, Kearney’s IGNITE initiative is betting that structured, cross-industry mentorship can fix what decades of traditional diversity programmes could not.
Growing together: Why offices in Singapore are farming their way to better culture
Grobrix is transforming offices into urban farms, shifting employee engagement from passive perks to shared, hands-on experiences that build culture.
People first, then profits: The case for wellbeing as strategy
Wellbeing programmes often miss the mark because employees lack psychological safety, revealing a deeper gap between what organisations offer and what people truly need to thrive.
HR Tech Asia 2026 redesigns work from the inside out
The Workforce Transformation track at HR Tech Asia 2026 brings together practitioners wrestling with the hardest questions in people strategy – from AI integration and reskilling to organisational agility and the politics of change.
Building a workforce without walls at HR Tech Asia 2026
From AI adoption to multigenerational teams, HR Tech Asia 2026 will gather the region’s most influential CHROs and innovators to tackle the defining workplace challenges of the decade.
AI, accountability, and inclusion: Inside Standard Chartered’s next chapter
Alvaro Garrido is redefining DE&I at Standard Chartered, embedding inclusion into systems and leadership accountability to drive performance in a volatile environment.
Sustainability isn’t optional: The growing stakes of corporate climate action
Mounting ESG regulations and evolving workforce expectations are pushing sustainability into the core business strategy, with HR playing a pivotal role.
New 12-week mini-MBA targets leadership gap in the AI era
A 12-week mini-MBA by Abilitie, TED and St. Edward’s University aims to fast-track leadership skills for working professionals.
Singapore shifts workforce focus to deep expertise and human judgment
The rise of AI is not eliminating jobs but redefining them around specialised expertise and the human ability to navigate complexity.
Beyond the grid: Why GE Vernova is betting on human connection to power the future
Technology may be reshaping the workplace, but according to GE Vernova’s Reginald Miller, culture still hinges on a timeless question: are employees being heard?
Skills: The common language of human-AI collaboration
During a recent webinar, DJ Park of Cornerstone OnDemand explored how AI-powered intelligence is transforming traditional HR into hybrid resource management.
Why ‘planet’ is the new priority in business leadership
As climate and social pressures mount, organisations are learning that sustainability is essential for resilience, efficiency, and market competitiveness.
Leadership stability takes priority in Asia-Pacific as CHRO and COO turnover declines
Organisations in Asia-Pacific are prioritising internal talent and first-time leaders for CHRO and COO roles as turnover declines and stability becomes a strategic imperative.
Productivity gains mask quiet crisis of employee disconnection, Intellect’s study shows
Despite rising productivity and mental wellbeing, employees are increasingly disengaged, staying in roles for stability but withholding discretionary effort.
Human intelligence empowers the workforce to navigate the rapid acceleration of AI
As organisations embrace AI, Anthony Salcito of Coursera emphasises that success hinges on human capabilities complementing technological advancement.
Defining a new era of leadership for HR as AI trust guardians
Organisations deploying AI in HR must now balance innovation with accountability to ensure ethical use, transparency, and employee confidence.
Earned today, paid today: How Deel’s Anytime Pay is reshaping global talent retention
Deel’s Slavic Teplitsky on how on-demand pay is becoming the standard for employers serious about financial wellbeing.
The skills passport: How global standards and national frameworks are redrawing the talent map
Rob Langrick outlines how the CFA Program is evolving beyond credentials to deliver practical, job-ready skills for the next generation of finance talent.
The role of integrated living environments in successful executive relocations
Early relocation experiences shape not only executive performance but also their perception of the organisation and its culture.