Diversity and inclusion is the key to business growth

Leaders need to start seeing D&I as part of the boardroom agenda and put in place policies that are able to create diverse and inclusive teams.
Going digital: Optimising HR functions across borders

A unified and digitalised HR system is an important enabler to optimise HR functions, says Paul Choo, Vice-President of HR for Bridgestone Asia-Pacific.
Are smart digital enabled workspaces the new norm?

The modern workforce today demands increased flexibility, and the ability to securely connect and collaborate from anywhere on any platform or device.
Leadership and mentorship go together

In a corporate setting, a true leader — regardless of designation — will inspire people to unleash their true potential and achieve a shared vision.
The changing mobility agenda in Asia-Pacific and beyond

Technology, flexibility, and humanity will be shaping mobility expectations and programmes in the year ahead, and beyond.
Five common myths that HR needs to let go of

The most common myths that HR professionals need to let go of as well as some facts that they should focus on instead, according to Arlene Wherrett.
Asian employers can’t ignore the importance of an agile culture

For employers in Asia seeking a competitive edge with today’s shifting market demands and the millennial talent pool, agility has to come first.
Developing personal presence in employees

Personal presence isn’t just for business leaders – it is fundamentally about how we connect with others, and because of that, it is for everyone.
Getting millennials onboard the maritime industry

Competition for young talent is becoming increasingly stiff as young people are entering the workforce with greater expectations.
The challenges of personalised healthcare

A main challenge in personalised healthcare is the work that comes with improving or revamping existing models of corporate healthcare.
Operating as a global top employer in transformational times

The Head of HR for Growth and Emerging Markets at Takeda outlines the three core people management principles adopted by her team.
The rise of personalisation in corporate healthcare

Personalisation in corporate healthcare can help to nip problems in the bud and provide a holistic sense of care and well-being.
Five mistakes that turn corporate security awareness into a waste

The true purpose of security awareness training is not to raise awareness, but to change an employee’s behavior online.
Seven ways AI and AR will impact future workplaces (Part 2)

Peter Andrew, Senior Director of Workplace Strategies for CBRE Asia-Pacific, discusses the impact of AI and AR in Future Workplaces.
Accepting the inevitability of failure can help gender diversity

Women struggle to be visible at the workplace while avoiding backlash – thus breeding a culture where a fear of failure is persistent.
Seven ways AI and AR will impact future workplaces

Peter Andrew, Senior Director of Workplace Strategies for CBRE Asia-Pacific, discusses the impact of AI and AR in Future Workplaces.
Personal agency is the first step in building a #BalanceForBetter society

How women can define their success on their own terms, without following anyone’s rules but their own, by taking charge of their own personal agency.
You don’t have to be Apple to attract the iGeneration

An engaged workforce can be cultivated through the practice of three values – patience, empowerment, and gratitude, says the CEO of Far East Hospitality.
Harnessing social communications technology to improve the workplace

Diverse communication channels can help address the needs, expectations, and generational perspectives employees bring to the workplace.
Three trends impacting core HR systems

JustLogin’s Chief Operating Officer Chiou Hao Chan highlights three trends that are set to rewrite the rulebook for core HR systems.
Happy employees make better employees at Spotify

At Spotify, doing what’s best for the company translates to doing what’s best for its people, says its Head of HR for Asia-Pacific, Michael Kim.
How transformation is infinitely ongoing at DBS Bank

We speak to Paul Cobban, DBS Bank’s Chief Data and Transformation Officer, about the challenges and rewards of continuous transformation.
Engagement: don’t let it start and finish with a survey

Engagement is not a tick-box, one-time exercise – it must be continued activity that is constantly reviewed and improved upon.
The thriving business model: people, process, technology

Businesses must embrace new business models to be sustainable in the long run, says Manik Narayan Saha, CIO of SAP Asia-Pacific.
HR Insider Exclusive: Spotify’s shiny happy people

HRM Magazine Asia talks to Spotify’s Head of HR for Asia-Pacific to learn more about its Swedish-inspired people management philosophy.
How Shopee benefits from the strengths of a diverse workforce

At Shopee, every employee is seen an individual with their own personal style and needs, which are accommodate as best as possible.
How OCBC Bank is infusing analytics into HR

In this exclusive chat, Deepak Bansal, OCBC’s Vice-President of Analytics, highlights why employee data is a new frontier for HR.
Five rules for a future-ready hiring process

Here are five tips for organisations grappling with how modernise their their recruitment processes and continue to attract the best talent.
12 ways to get fired from a Chief HR Officer role

Worried for your job at the top of your organisation’s HR tree? Emerging tech commentator John Sumser says there are 12 reasons you might be right.
The undeniable benefits of humble leadership

When a more humble CEO leads the company, collaboration, information sharing, and a common purpose are likely to follow.