Appreciation as leadership currency is a high-pressure era

The way that leadership circulates appreciation impacts organisational culture far beyond a moment of positive feedback.
Employees in Singapore lack flexible hours despite hybrid work trend

Employees in Singapore largely welcome return-to-office mandates, but gaps in flexible hours and workplace perks threaten retention and engagement.
AI reshapes workforce: Two-thirds of organisations expect steep decline in entry-level hiring

AI adoption is rapidly reshaping global workforces, slowing entry-level hiring and intensifying skills shortages as organisations race to redesign roles and reskill talent.
Microsoft’s HR playbook: Building capability, confidence and culture in an AI-driven workplace

Microsoft is redefining HR transformation across Asia-Pacific, showcasing how AI can empower people, accelerate change, and position HR as strategic innovators.
The post-role era: Talent leaders must now orchestrate a ‘skillforce’

Skillsoft’s Mark Onisk argues that AI’s rapid task-level disruption demands real-time skills intelligence to guide HR’s augment, automate, or acquire decisions.
The commercial case for purpose: Why Grundfos’ new CHRO is acting as a “multiplier of growth”

Anne Grønbjerg steps in as Grundfos’ CHRO with a mission to unite purpose, people, and performance across the organisation’s global workforce.
Amplifying talent, not replacing it: A new vision for AI in corporate services

While many corporate service organisations are cutting headcount to fund AI investments, forward-thinking organisations are taking a different path, one where technology empowers people rather than replaces them.
Why HR leaders must ‘walk the talk’ to bridge the AI tech-savviness gap

In the latest Asia HR Leaders Live Series, Mattel’s Tina Ko outlined how HR leaders can balance AI adoption with people-centric change management.
Why is change management keeping HR up at night?

At LinkedIn’s recent conference, Jay Shetty and Thasunda Brown Duckett explored what modern HR-led change management should look like.
Skills, AI, and culture: Inside Mondelez’s next-generation HR strategy

As technology transforms work, Mondelez’s Rajesh Ramanathan is redefining how capacity, capability, and culture drive inclusive growth across diverse markets.
NWC guidelines push for wage flexibility and business transformation alongside mandated pay increases

The National Wages Council recommends pay increases of 5.5% to 7.5% for lower-wage workers in Singapore and encourages employers to adopt flexible pay structures and upskill employees.
Daily GenAI use linked to higher pay, productivity, and job security

Frequent GenAI users are seeing tangible benefits, reporting stronger performance and better career outcomes than non-users, PwC’s latest findings show.
New Workplace Fairness Act establishes legal path for discrimination claims

Parliament passes key Bill, bringing Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act closer to launch with stronger discrimination protections and dispute safeguards.
After-work socials may not boost everyone’s morale, study finds

Invitations to team dinners and drinks can improve workplace connection for some, yet create anxiety for others, a new study shows.
Building trust and innovation through psychological safety in the workplace

According to Steven Filby, fostering psychological safety is the key to unlocking trust, innovation, and stronger team performance.
The agile anchor: How Lenovo reimagines stability for a volatile world

Subhankar Roy Chowdhury of Lenovo argues that in a volatile world, HR success depends on alignment, agility, and shared organisational vision.
Beyond instinct: Why leadership assessments matter more than ever

Leadership assessments reveal more than skills and experience—they uncover a person’s impact and potential, helping organisations make smarter, fairer talent decisions. For leaders themselves, they are opportunities for greater clarity and self-awareness.
SMU Academy forges new learning pathways with polytechnics and ITE to fast-track workforce upskilling

New SMU Academy MOU creates credit exemptions and progression routes, empowering polytechnic and ITE graduates to advance quickly in higher education.
SAP Connect 2025: AI ushers in new era for work, putting HR at the centre of disruption

For SAP’s Tim Bryant and Verena Siow, AI in the workplace is redefining HR, driving smarter decisions and unlocking meaningful outcomes for employees and organisations alike.
The new HR mindset: Doing what matters most with what you have

In an AsiaHRM webinar hosted by Rita Tsui, Société Générale’s Mukta Arya urges HR leaders to drive greater impact amid budget constraints through strategy, data, and empathy.
The culture code: Merz Aesthetics balances digital agility and human connection to boost APAC growth

Karen Tay highlights how Merz Aesthetics in Asia-Pacific creates a values-driven, future-ready workplace that empowers employees to grow and lead.
Workplace conflicts drive Japan’s surge in mental health compensation claims

Japan’s mental health crisis deepens as record-high employee compensation claims reveal persistent stress and harassment despite progress on curbing overwork.
To stay competitive, talent acquisition must be AI-first

Traditional recruitment is breaking down, and according to analyst Stella Ioannidou of the Josh Bersin Company, the future lies in AI-empowered talent acquisition.
Tech can’t replicate empathy: The enduring value of the ‘hospitality mindset’

As Asia’s hospitality sector braces for an uncertain 2026, Chen Bao of EHL Campus (Singapore) says the industry’s greatest competitive edge lies in its people, not its technology.
Why career reinvention can’t be left to chance

As AI reshapes workplaces, gaps between leadership intentions and employee experience reveal a pressing need for workforce reinvention.
AsiaHRM and HRM Asia partner to elevate regional HR leadership dialogue

The Asia HR Leaders Live Series launches in partnership with HRM Asia, offering HR leaders regional insights and practical strategies.
Beyond training: How democratised coaching builds a future-ready, agile workforce

With AI reshaping every industry, future-ready organisations are turning to coaching to build agility, adaptability, and real, lasting capability.
Flying high on a new strategy: Cathay Pacific pivots from stability to empowerment to rebuild its workforce

Lynn See of Cathay Pacific champions flexible, purpose-driven employee experiences in Asia-Pacific, helping employees thrive both at work and in life.
CEOs in APAC double down on people and adaptability to navigate global instability

Leaders in Asia-Pacific show rising confidence, prioritising people, adaptability, and regional alliances to drive resilience.
Retention is a culture problem, not a productivity problem

Uncover the impact of retention and culture on productivity. A positive culture leads to higher employee satisfaction and retention.