Adapting to the “new normal” should not be the end goal for HR
With much of the focus on transitioning to the new normal, HR leaders must not forget to prepare their workforce for what lies ahead.
Two Cents: The need for speed and agility in the new world of work
It is now a matter of ‘be agile or die’ in the post COVID-19 world. How can organisations make sure they adapt to the new normal?
Sumser: Fighting bias through data-driven software development
John Sumser explains why data-driven reduction of bias can lead to better decision-making.
Tata Communications wants to create a connected digital experience
Speaking to HRM Asia, Tata Communications’ Andrew Yeong details how the company is approaching the journey to digital transformation.
Ushering in a new era of learning
This is an exciting and important time for companies to unlearn what they have learnt for so many years in order to adapt to the new normal.
Adaptability: Build your ‘Triple A’ capability for high performance
What is the science behind ‘adaptability’? What are the tangible benefits and can you develop it?
Prudential helps organisations build employee-first culture
The company is also introducing a new Group Early Critical Illness coverage this month, which is designed to provide payout for early stage critical illnesses.
What is the future of leadership development in APAC?
The COVID-19 pandemic has steered leadership in a new direction as leaders look to help navigate their organisations in the new normal.
Q&A with HR Tech influencer: Brian Sommer
The consultant and author advises caution in evaluating the influx of HR tools flooding the market right now.
3 ways you can inspire trust and boost empathy
These methods will help HR leaders address transparency and empathy gaps with the workforce, especially when change is the only reliable constant.
4 new imperatives for an inclusive workforce
HR should focus on these areas to drive consistent and measurable improvement in D&I, says HR Tech Influencer Anne Fulton.
Thinking about reopening? 7 considerations for HR
Here are 7 things that employers need to think about before returning to workplaces in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic.
Averbook: 5 radical resets for our new world of work
HR thought leader Jason Averbook shares how the radical disruption of 2020 has forced five resets in the world of work.
Q&A with HR Tech influencer: Dave Ulrich
The speaker, author and professor shares his outlook on the pandemic’s impact on HR Tech. Ulrich will also be a keynote speaker at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
Keeping companies and their employees agile and responsive in Singapore
WSG has continued to help mid-career employees in Singapore transition to new careers.
Bersin: 3 reasons we should not get rid of employee surveys
Feedback from employees is now more important than ever as organisations explore what works or not for their business.
Sumser: How health, safety and ethics will become the heart of HR
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a change in HR’s role, including the increasing importance placed on health and safety.
Google ignites skills learning in Singapore
Google Singapore’s Ben King explains to HRM Asia the company’s role in the Skills Ignition SG programme, and how it is helping to reshape L&D needs.
Do you really know what your employees need right now?
Here are three fresh tips HR leaders can use to better recognise workers’ needs and support them during COVID-19.
Why embracing long-term remote work is ‘the right thing to do’
Apple, Facebook and others have joined Google in extending fork-from-home policies, and that’s good for employee well being.
Siemens’ new work culture is on the move
Siemens’ Michael Haberzettl shares with HRM Asia details of the company’s new mobile working model, and how it is reshaping how the company works.
Averbook: 4 things HR needs to get ‘right’ in the COVID era
Jason Averbook shares some ideas of what “right” might look like in your organisation, today and going forward.
As remote work continues, what is AI’s role?
Artificial intelligence will be tapped for everything from employee engagement to talent acquisition.
Digital transformation lies at the heart of Fujitsu’s WFH strategy
Fujitsu’s Manabu Morikawa tells HRM Asia why the time is right for the company to embrace WFH as the company introduces its “Work Life Shift” policy.
5 ways HR can prioritise L&D in times of change
In the face of disruptive change, these strategies can help employers optimise the value of their learning investments.
How to avoid remote bias in a post-COVID world
Here are four steps to address common biases that impact remote workers in organisations of all sizes.
Effective transformation requires talent, technology and time
Digital transformation needs to be a carefully thought-out process with an organisation’s people at the core, says Workday.
8 traits HR leaders need to succeed today
What are the leading characteristics of HR professionals at the most agile companies? Josh Bersin reveals 8 of them.
Forget about purpose-driven organisations – it’s all about the money!
Laurence Smith argues that financial well-being for employees should be the key focus for organsiations.
5 shifts to build workforce resilience
Deloitte’s Erica Volini explains why HR should take the lead in reinventing the workforce and ensuring organisational stability.