Change management is getting more sophisticated. So, why does it feel less human?
The lived experience described by those on the receiving end of change management is remarkably consistent: cold, transactional and sometimes calculated.
The broken rung: Why Thailand’s boardrooms are missing half their talent
As women exit the leadership pipeline at the mid-career stage, Kearney’s IGNITE initiative is betting that structured, cross-industry mentorship can fix what decades of traditional diversity programmes could not.
Growing together: Why offices in Singapore are farming their way to better culture
Grobrix is transforming offices into urban farms, shifting employee engagement from passive perks to shared, hands-on experiences that build culture.
People first, then profits: The case for wellbeing as strategy
Wellbeing programmes often miss the mark because employees lack psychological safety, revealing a deeper gap between what organisations offer and what people truly need to thrive.
Incentives for AI use: A ‘spectacularly bad idea’
The great opportunity is if employees are empowered to use their discretion to figure out how to do things better.
AI, accountability, and inclusion: Inside Standard Chartered’s next chapter
Alvaro Garrido is redefining DE&I at Standard Chartered, embedding inclusion into systems and leadership accountability to drive performance in a volatile environment.
IBM CHRO: Focus on AI productivity at your own risk
Exclusively pursuing AI for productivity gains will lead to strategy design that overlooks the tech’s true potential to drive enterprise growth, says IBM CHRO Nickle LaMoreaux.
In an age of insularity, CHROs in Asia-Pacific must move from talent metrics to business impact
Beneath steady economic signals, rising insularity is shaping how teams collaborate across the Asia-Pacific region, with trust emerging as a critical driver of execution.
Sustainability isn’t optional: The growing stakes of corporate climate action
Mounting ESG regulations and evolving workforce expectations are pushing sustainability into the core business strategy, with HR playing a pivotal role.
Europe ranks last in employee engagement. How can HR help?
The closing keynote panel at HR Tech Europe 2025 was (from left) Bo Vialle-Derksen, SyngularEdge; Uzair Qadeer, BBC; Wouter Hol, Netflix EMEA; Jodi Slomp, Mollie. (Photo credit: HR Executive) While I love to report on new HR technology for the sake of tech and innovation, the true reason any new platform or feature is invented […]
81,000 people shared their dreams for AI. Here’s what HR leaders owe them
Anthropic’s massive qualitative AI study, spanning 159 countries, reveals employees’ hopes and fears are more personal than HR leaders realise.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI fluency and human judgment: The twin pillars of sustainable talent strategy
NCS’ Lance Foo highlights that AI would not replace humans, but organisations must combine technology with human judgment to build sustainable talent strategies.