Overcoming toxicity: Take control and reclaim your emotional wellbeing
In the second of a three-part article, Avi Liran provides key tips to rise above toxicity and prioritise your wellbeing.
For unbiased performance management, employees prefer ‘bots over bosses’
A Gartner study found that 87% of employees think algorithms could give fairer performance management feedback than their managers.
Josh Bersin explains: A strategy that breaks down workplace silos
According to the industry analyst, embedding AI into organisations can help dismantle silos by facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
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.
For HR success in 2030, focus on these three areas today
Over the next five years, a new report finds, HR professionals must lead with strategic vision to align people and business strategies.
Bridging the retirement readiness gap – A strategic HR opportunity
As Asia’s ageing workforce grows, organisations must rethink retirement strategies to retain expertise, ease transitions, and safeguard institutional knowledge.
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?
European HR tech innovators: Lessons from BBC, Netflix and IKEA
Future-ready organisations integrate tech while prioritising purpose, human connection and continuous learning, say European HR leaders.
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.
Championing women’s equality, inclusion, and empowerment in tech
Despite driving innovation, the tech industry lags in gender equality. With women underrepresented, decisive action is needed to foster inclusion.
Covid-19, five years later: Why HR is ‘still recovering’
As the anniversary of the US shutdown approaches, one HR leader advises that it is critical for HR to say, “What are the lessons we learned?”
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.
Middle management crucial to empowering women’s health at work
Women in the workforce face unique challenges, from stress to fertility concerns—yet these issues remain underdiscussed in workplaces.
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.
This company publishes 360-degree feedback. Is it working?
Using “courageous communication,” including through companywide 360-degree feedback, has transformed culture and performance at Garner.
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.
Beyond budget boost: Workplace revolution to support large families
Singapore’s Large Families Scheme aims to support parents, but workplace culture must evolve to empower parents in caregiving roles.
IWD 2025: Driving change for women at work
In celebration of International Women’s Day, AIA Singapore’s CHRO Aileen Tan reflects on the role of organisations in accelerating gender equality and empowering women in leadership.
Four steps to achieving transformative change in turbulent times
Amid rising uncertainty and heightened expectations for HR leaders, achieving transformative change is more difficult—yet necessary—than ever.
Why workplace connection matters more than ever in the age of AI
A global empathy deficit erodes workplace connections, but a shift to empathy-driven leadership and positive psychology could reverse this trend.
DBS invests in upskilling as AI alters contract roles
DBS plans to harness AI to enhance efficiency, reducing contract roles through natural attrition while investing in workforce upskilling.