Three top HR priorities for 2026, according to Gartner’s latest survey
A new Gartner report found that “routinising” change in the coming year can help HR lead through uncertainty to come.
The people strategy behind Arup’s 6,400-strong Asia-Pacific powerhouse
Arup’s unification of its Asia-Pacific operations marks a bold step to strengthen collaboration, culture, and sustainability across the region.
Reskilling vs. replacement: Making the case for investing in people
Leaders stand on stages proclaiming that employees are their greatest asset in the AI era. Yet a lack of investment in reskilling often tells another story.
People analytics: Where data meets human decision-making
By integrating data from across the organisation, people analytics empowers leaders to make informed, agile decisions that enhance performance and innovation.
Is your AI strategy forgetting the human?
AI is transforming HR, but Elyse Philippi of Insight stresses its success depends on ethics, empathy, and preserving the human connection.
Cracks in the system: Financial strain and payroll burnout threaten Singapore’s workforce
Half of Singapore’s workforce struggles financially, while payroll teams are overstretched, says Deel’s Karen Ng, underscoring the urgent need for payroll modernisation.
The rise of experiential learning as a strategic business driver
Integrating AI and deep learning, organisations are revolutionising L&D to create immersive, experiential programmes that drive skills development and performance.
The superworker emerges: Asia’s workforce transforms to partner with AI
The rise of AI is not just changing jobs; it is creating “superworkers” and pushing HR to lead bold, organisation-wide transformation.
Flexible talent strategies: A key to gaining the competitive advantage
As global labour markets cool, employers seek more flexible talent strategies, according to a ManpowerGroup survey.
The taiji of talent: Why values and profit must flow together
At Unicorn, Chua Hui Xin proves that balancing humanity with business goals creates a culture where values continually drive profit and growth.
Your employees are restless. What now?
Why a brand-aligned culture is more critical than ever, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
When leadership listens: Menarini’s ground-up approach in a multi-market region
Glen Godresse, CEO of Menarini Asia-Pacific, champions a culture where trust, inclusion, and wellbeing empower employees to grow careers and contribute meaningfully.
What if AI made us more human? Inside Suntory’s strategy to build a resilient workforce
From AI to psychological safety, Patrick Jordan shares how Suntory Global Spirits is building a resilient, purpose-driven workforce across Asia-Pacific.
Five insights on the real impact of AI transformation, from Josh Bersin
In his closing HR Tech keynote, industry analyst Josh Bersin said AI transformation is presenting HR with critical opportunities—and challenges.
Culture co-creation: The key to building a truly global organisation
At Sansan, Kazunori Fukuda champions a “third culture” that merges Japanese innovation with South-East Asian agility for global teams.
IBM CHRO: AI is giving HR its ‘time in the sun’
IBM’s AI in HR journey was a “rocky road,” but one that has highlighted the transformative power the tech is having on HR’s capacity for strategic leadership.
Graph intelligence: The new career GPS for Singapore’s workforce
From rigid career ladders to adaptive skill webs, graph technology is redefining career navigation and workforce planning.
What will it take to be a true ‘future-ready’ org?
Organisations of tomorrow don’t just roll out lots of new tech. They first transform their cultures and leadership mindsets, said experts at HR Tech in Las Vegas.
The soul of the machine: Why human-led AI is the future of work
HR can unlock AI’s potential without losing humanity, says Milieu Insight’s Juda Kanaprach, by balancing technology with empathy and insight.
Purpose-driven and tech-powered: The new face of social services
As burnout rises, Anjan Ghosh of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) says Singapore’s social service sector is rewriting the rules of talent with innovation at its core.
Agentic AI in HR: Unpacking the hype and addressing the uncertainty
Despite pressure to unleash agentic AI in HR, uncertainty remains. Gartner’s Eser Rizaoglu explores how HR can maximise the potential of the emerging tech, without getting swept up by the buzz.
When wellbeing moves to the boardroom: Rethinking leadership for sustainable performance
WorkWell Leaders’ Anthea Ong urges CEOs and boards to prioritise organisational wellbeing as new research confirms it is the strongest driver of performance.
The augmented human: Why HR is the architect of our AI-powered future
With AI advancing at a lightning pace, Skillsoft’s Mark Onisk highlights the need for HR to reinvent roles, skills, and workplace culture.
Five timely insights for HR leaders about the post-pandemic labour market
What began as a temporary crisis has evolved into lasting transformation, with permanently altered workforce dynamics that continue to reshape how organisations attract and retain talent.
Grey matters: Why older employees are essential for talent success
Lorrie Lykins of i4cp says an agile talent strategy must include older employees—not as a nice-to-have—but as an irrefutable business necessity.
Decoding the human factor: Why smart manufacturing isn’t just about machines
Rockwell Automation’s Ng Mei Li believes the future of manufacturing lies in resilient, adaptable workforces where culture and people drive lasting innovation.
Why hiring Gen Z means HR has to rethink the entire talent playbook
Attracting and retaining Gen Z requires more than ping pong tables; it calls for a strategic recalibration of talent pipelines to align with new generational expectations.
Humanistic high performance: Connecting for excellence
Burnout and disengagement are rising. Without a humanistic shift in leadership, workplaces risk eroding wellbeing, innovation, and long-term growth.
From fixed to flexible: Why Asia’s top talent expects benefits that move with them
As cross-border talent mobility rises, Jacklyn Tan of Howden highlights growing demand for benefits that are portable and flexible.
What the strange bedfellows in the return-to-office debate say about the future of work
The return-to-office conversation is not abating, but it is evolving, writes Peter Cappelli, who notes surprising advocates and opponents.