Encouraging female perspectives in traditionally male-dominated fields
Women are still under-represented in fields like STEM, especially in the Asia-Pacific. Here’s how HR can help to promote diversity in such industries.
HR has drifted off-course, and it’s time to take stock
Many HR business units are suffering under the weight of expectations from both the business and employees.
Building a powerful employer brand through social networks
In a highly competitive talent market, a strong employer brand is imperative component of a long-term talent strategy, writes Sam Neo.
What companies need to know about whistleblowing
Corporate whistleblowing might be an uncomfortable topic for any company to discuss, but it is more helpful than harmful.
#NoFilter: Fighting the office clock-watchers
It might be a mistake for organisations to worry more about the exact time that staff get in, than about the quality and efficiency of their work.
How to help your employees improve their networking skills
Why HR professionals and bosses should encourage – and help – their employees to improve their networking skills.
Staying ahead of the serviced apartments game
Serviced apartment providers in the Asia-Pacific region are continuing to expand their horizons, despite stiff competition from multiple directions.
What makes Mastercard a great place to work
According to Mastercard’s head of HR for Asia-Pacific, the company wants to help employees to be at their best both on and off the job.
How to continuously evolve as a leader
A Managing Director explains how working across diverse internal teams in three vastly different regions helped shape her leadership style.
Bosch Southeast Asia’s long-term investment in talent
In the second part of this exclusive interview, Bosch Southeast Asia’s HR Director explains how the company looks to the future.
How Bosch helps its employees ‘invent for life’
Using technology to impact society is a team effort at Bosch, where each employee is a key part of the company’s transformation journey.
Gamification in the workplace: Less ping-pong, more psychology
Proper use of gamification for the workforce can provide organisations with a competitive advantage in the changing business environment.
Behind the wheel: The logistics of good talent
Michael Byrne, Managing Director of logistics giant the Toll Group, talks about how disruption is impacting the human capital needs of the industry.
Benefits for a multi-generational workforce
In a diverse workforce, each generation has a different set of priorities, which presents unique employee benefits challenges for organisations.
In a digital world, job referrals provide a human touch
At the end of the day, it is – ironically – the human factor that has the potential to address society’s need for tech-literate talent.
What football can teach organisations about teambuilding
With its extreme highs and lows, international football has plenty of teambuilding lessons to offer leaders and organisations.
How HR can walk the walk, and talk the talk
Some advice from a Chief Operating Officer, and seasoned leader, for HR practitioners who want to become the best versions of themselves.
Debunking workforce myths of the hospitality industry
Danny Li, co-founder, AsiaHospitalityCareers.com, sheds light on the reality of the hospitality industry’s employment outlook.
What to know about the workforce of the future
As Puneet Swani writes, companies are now challenged with defining their workforce for the future, even as they grapple with transformation.
Ensuring quality jobs for blue-collar workers in the future
Companies must work with in partnership with governments and workers to ensure that transformation leaves no man behind.
The cultural challenges of digital transformation
Juliana Ang, Chief HR Officer at NTUC Income, talks about how transformation is really about shaping culture and mindsets.
Empowering women with a view to business growth
As Jacinta Quah explains, empowering women isn’t just about gender equality – it’s also good for the business.
Getting people-ready for the fourth industrial revolution
Even as Industry 4.0 transforms the way we work, how can Malaysian organisations best position themselves?
The rise of the emotional economy in the world of AI
As AI and automation take root, a new and invaluable workplace currency has emerged – the emotional economy.