How digital friction is affecting employee productivity and retention, and AI could be the turning point
Digital friction is quietly costing organisations time and talent, with Andrew Hewitt of TeamViewer urging leaders to rethink the digital employee experience.
Here’s where HR and finance aren’t in lockstep, according to Deloitte data
Two major AI studies reveal a strategic disconnect between HR and finance that many organisations have not noticed yet.
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.
Why the social contract now rests on the shoulders of the organisation
Rothman & Roman’s Communication Trend Report 2025 underscores the rising importance of human sustainability in building organisational trust.
South Korea revises Employment Act to bolster paternity leave support and SME hiring
South Korea will expand subsidies from July 1 to support employees covering colleagues on spousal childbirth leave, easing SME workload pressures.
Singapore’s workforce outpaces hiring systems as employees redefine stability and skills
Salary, stability and work-life balance top employee priorities, while entry-level roles face disruption and employers struggle to attract skilled talent.
The windfall effect: Why cancelled meetings feel longer than the clock suggests
When a meeting gets cancelled, that surprise hour can feel longer and make employees rethink how they spend their time.
Singapore expands shared parental leave to 10 weeks
Singapore is increasing shared parental leave from six to 10 weeks, giving working parents more flexibility and time with newborns.
We’ve adapted to hybrid work. Has our infrastructure?
TeamViewer’s Mark Banfield explains that hybrid work thrives when organisations invest in resilient, intelligent infrastructure, empowering employees and safeguarding productivity across distributed teams.
Singapore’s tight labour market endures amid rising skills gaps and PMET restructuring
Robust hiring demand kept Singapore’s labour market tight, though skills mismatches and restructuring pressures continue to redefine workforce needs.
Unlocking the balance sheet: How data-driven payroll is redefining workforce intelligence in Asia-Pacific
Jessica Zhang, Senior Vice-President for Asia-Pacific at ADP, believes payroll now shapes governance, risk, and workforce strategy.
When a crisis decides your WFH policy
When crisis strikes, workplace models shift fast, prompting organisations to rethink whether rigid office mandates can withstand future disruptions.
Workday rolls our Sana AI platform globally to streamline HR and finance workflows
Designed for enterprise use, Sana brings AI agents into the core of HR and finance systems to drive productivity.
AI is raising the bar. HR and supply chain must raise the workforce
The World Economic Forum’s new Lighthouse cohort shows what “Talent at scale” looks like—and why manufacturers cannot afford to treat skills as a side project.
How CHROs can approach AI agents like a CEO
HR can help their organisations see the deployment of AI agents as an ongoing people strategy that will define how humans and AI work together for years to come.
The invisible interview: How AI is reshaping employer brand
AI has inserted itself into the earliest stages of the job search, building narratives about employers that most CHROs have never considered.
Excellence without exhaustion: Why sustainable leadership requires the courage to “Speak Human”
For Dr Damini Chawla, burnout is not just exhaustion but a “soul cavity” forming when professional success drifts from personal alignment.
Business leaders in Asia-Pacific build resilience through AI and regional trade
Leaders in the region are growing more confident despite falling revenue expectations, doubling down on talent and AI to build resilience amid rising global uncertainty.
The CEO of your own wellbeing: Empowering employees through accountability and resilience
Rising uncertainty demands a new HR approach, says ITL’s Simon Thuc, who advocates building mental toughness across the workforce.
Flexible work empowers women and strengthens business performance, study finds
Hybrid work is accelerating women’s career progression, with new research showing flexibility boosts productivity, collaboration, and retention across organisations.
Singapore hiring sentiment rises in Q2 2026 amid AI adoption and skills demand
Singapore’s hiring outlook rebounds in Q2 2026 as employers seek new skills and experiment with AI across recruitment, onboarding, and training.