Building a workforce without walls at HR Tech Asia 2026

From AI adoption to multigenerational teams, HR Tech Asia 2026 will gather the region’s most influential CHROs and innovators to tackle the defining workplace challenges of the decade.
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 […]
New 12-week mini-MBA targets leadership gap in the AI era

A 12-week mini-MBA by Abilitie, TED and St. Edward’s University aims to fast-track leadership skills for working professionals.
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.
Singapore shifts workforce focus to deep expertise and human judgment

The rise of AI is not eliminating jobs but redefining them around specialised expertise and the human ability to navigate complexity.
HR Tech Asia 2026 unveils the human blueprint for the AI-native enterprise

The age of AI-powered organisations has arrived—and HR Tech Asia 2026 will explore how leaders can design the intelligent workplace.
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?
Skills: The common language of human-AI collaboration

During a recent webinar, DJ Park of Cornerstone OnDemand explored how AI-powered intelligence is transforming traditional HR into hybrid resource management.
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.
Leadership stability takes priority in Asia-Pacific as CHRO and COO turnover declines

Organisations in Asia-Pacific are prioritising internal talent and first-time leaders for CHRO and COO roles as turnover declines and stability becomes a strategic imperative.
Productivity gains mask quiet crisis of employee disconnection, Intellect’s study shows

Despite rising productivity and mental wellbeing, employees are increasingly disengaged, staying in roles for stability but withholding discretionary effort.
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.
South Korea revises Employment Act to bolster paternity leave support and SME hiring

South Korea will expand subsidies from July 1 to support employees covering colleagues on spousal childbirth leave, easing SME workload pressures.
Singapore’s workforce outpaces hiring systems as employees redefine stability and skills

Salary, stability and work-life balance top employee priorities, while entry-level roles face disruption and employers struggle to attract skilled talent.
The windfall effect: Why cancelled meetings feel longer than the clock suggests

When a meeting gets cancelled, that surprise hour can feel longer and make employees rethink how they spend their time.
Singapore expands shared parental leave to 10 weeks

Singapore is increasing shared parental leave from six to 10 weeks, giving working parents more flexibility and time with newborns.
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.
Singapore’s tight labour market endures amid rising skills gaps and PMET restructuring

Robust hiring demand kept Singapore’s labour market tight, though skills mismatches and restructuring pressures continue to redefine workforce needs.
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.