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.
The great AI-in-HR balancing act: Finding your organisation’s way
AI is reshaping HR, yet adoption remains inconsistent. HR leaders must balance innovation, risk, and compliance to unlock AI’s potential.
DBS to cut 4,000 contract and temporary roles as AI adoption grows
The bank will reduce up to 4,000 contract roles through natural attrition, with permanent staff unaffected.
Supercharging workforce agility: The AI advantage in upskilling
Building a future-ready workforce requires more than AI adoption—it demands agile upskilling strategies that drive resilience, innovation, and long-term success.
Singapore Budget 2025: Boosting workforce development and AI-driven innovation
Singapore Budget 2025 highlights AI and skills transformation, with expanded initiatives to upskill employees and boost workforce competitiveness.
More than half of employees in Hong Kong considering job change, Aon’s study reveals
Nearly 17% of employees in Hong Kong feel undervalued, with 63% considering a job change due to concerns over compensation and career growth.
Empowering people in the age of AI: Three essential skills for 2025
As AI integrates into workplaces, PwC’s Chief People Officer explores the skills needed for success and how AI is changing the game.
Hong Kong raises minimum wage to HK$42.10
Hong Kong’s statutory minimum wage will rise to HK$42.10 on Labour Day.
Singapore announces new funding measures to support workforce transformation
Singapore is ramping up workforce development efforts with expanded SkillsFuture training allowances, enhanced employer support, and leadership development initiatives.
How Asia’s mobile-first culture is reshaping workplace communication
As digital transformation reshapes industries, Asia’s traditionally hierarchical workplaces must evolve to embrace mobile-first strategies that foster agility, transparency, and inclusivity.
The steward leader: How HR can drive purpose and profit in 2025 and beyond
As work undergoes rapid transformation, HR leaders must rethink leadership. Enter Steward Leadership—a model bridging purpose, profit, and sustainability.
Technology is the key to employees’ wellbeing at today’s workplace
The magic (and productivity) happens when technology and wellbeing come together.
Paradox acquires Eqtble to enhance AI-powered talent acquisition with people analytics
Paradox’s AI assistant automated over 20 million interviews in 2024, and its acquisition of Eqtble aims to enhance data-driven HR decisions.
CEO turnover declines in Asia amid global leadership shake-up
Asia defied the global surge in CEO turnover in 2024 with leadership stability driven by succession planning and economic resilience.
Workday unveils AI workforce management system to govern digital labour
Workday introduces the Agent System of Record, enabling organisations to govern, optimise, and integrate AI agents into their workforce.
CHRO Vietnam: Equipping HR leaders for a transforming economy
Join CHRO Vietnam 2025 to explore innovative HR strategies, AI-driven solutions, and talent development techniques to shape Vietnam’s future workforce.
Stop being nice, start being kind: Why real connection at work matters
Being nice to employees may have an undesired effect on morale and productivity. Instead, managers should look at kindness as a better path.
The untapped power of payroll data in Asia-Pacific
As organisations expand across Asia-Pacific, leveraging data-driven payroll insights becomes essential for success, as explored in HRM Asia and ADP’s upcoming webinar.
Employers in Singapore show strong readiness for flexible work arrangements, survey finds
Younger employees drive a strong shift towards flexible work, with larger firms embracing it strategically while smaller businesses face challenges.
Breaking the silence: Why migraines must be part of workplace inclusion strategies
Workplace inclusion must evolve to support invisible conditions like migraines, as AbbVie’s Peggy Wu underscores their widespread impact on employees.
Amazon and Accenture scale back DE&I efforts amid shifting corporate landscape
Amazon and Accenture are shifting DE&I strategies, integrating efforts into core business functions while scaling back standalone initiatives.
Is your skills strategy ready for the age of AI?
AI-powered skills strategies are transforming workforce agility, enabling organisations to adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
Flexible work conditions help overqualified employees achieve work-life balance
Overqualified employees thrive with flexible work arrangements, leading to better work-life balance and stronger family support, new research reveals.
Malaysia approves Non-Occupational Accident Scheme, expanding coverage to gig workers
The newly approved SKBBK scheme will provide 24/7 protection for workers, including gig and remote employees, covering accidents outside of work.