Cracks in the system: Financial strain and payroll burnout threaten Singapore’s workforce
Half of Singapore’s workforce struggles financially, while payroll teams are overstretched, says Deel’s Karen Ng, underscoring the urgent need for payroll modernisation.
Jobseekers in South Korea face tighter age expectations despite longer paths to employment
Despite longer paths to employment, jobseekers in South Korea fear shrinking entry-level opportunities due to persistent age-related hiring expectations.
The rise of experiential learning as a strategic business driver
Integrating AI and deep learning, organisations are revolutionising L&D to create immersive, experiential programmes that drive skills development and performance.
HRM Asia opens nominations for HR Tech Asia Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the HR Tech Asia Awards 2026, recognising HR leaders, teams, and organisations driving innovation and excellence.
The superworker emerges: Asia’s workforce transforms to partner with AI
The rise of AI is not just changing jobs; it is creating “superworkers” and pushing HR to lead bold, organisation-wide transformation.
UOB commits to future-proofing workforce with major AI upskilling initiative
UOB is investing in bank-wide AI training, equipping employees with skills to thrive as automation and digital disruption accelerate.
Flexible talent strategies: A key to gaining the competitive advantage
As global labour markets cool, employers seek more flexible talent strategies, according to a ManpowerGroup survey.
The taiji of talent: Why values and profit must flow together
At Unicorn, Chua Hui Xin proves that balancing humanity with business goals creates a culture where values continually drive profit and growth.
Silicon Valley embraces ‘996’ work culture amid AI boom
In Silicon Valley’s AI boom, “996” work schedules are resurfacing, reflecting the industry’s longstanding tradition of intense work cultures.
The next era of HR: Why Singapore’s top leaders are rebuilding from the heart out
Secure your spot at CHRO Singapore 2025 and join HR leaders exploring AI, inclusion, and strategies for a future-ready workforce.
Your employees are restless. What now?
Why a brand-aligned culture is more critical than ever, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Singapore’s workforce battles burnout, highlighting need for stronger mental health support
Work-related stress affects roughly a third of Singapore’s workforce as the Ministry of Manpower pushes wider adoption of tools supporting mental wellbeing.
When leadership listens: Menarini’s ground-up approach in a multi-market region
Glen Godresse, CEO of Menarini Asia-Pacific, champions a culture where trust, inclusion, and wellbeing empower employees to grow careers and contribute meaningfully.
Indonesia to launch national internship programme with government-funded wages
A new government-backed internship scheme will place 20,000 graduates in companies, aiming to reduce unemployment and strengthen talent pipelines.
What if AI made us more human? Inside Suntory’s strategy to build a resilient workforce
From AI to psychological safety, Patrick Jordan shares how Suntory Global Spirits is building a resilient, purpose-driven workforce across Asia-Pacific.
Voting is now open for HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
Cast your vote for HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 celebrating Asia’s most trusted HR partners and service providers.
Five insights on the real impact of AI transformation, from Josh Bersin
In his closing HR Tech keynote, industry analyst Josh Bersin said AI transformation is presenting HR with critical opportunities—and challenges.
Culture co-creation: The key to building a truly global organisation
At Sansan, Kazunori Fukuda champions a “third culture” that merges Japanese innovation with South-East Asian agility for global teams.
IBM CHRO: AI is giving HR its ‘time in the sun’
IBM’s AI in HR journey was a “rocky road,” but one that has highlighted the transformative power the tech is having on HR’s capacity for strategic leadership.
Graph intelligence: The new career GPS for Singapore’s workforce
From rigid career ladders to adaptive skill webs, graph technology is redefining career navigation and workforce planning.
What will it take to be a true ‘future-ready’ org?
Organisations of tomorrow don’t just roll out lots of new tech. They first transform their cultures and leadership mindsets, said experts at HR Tech in Las Vegas.
The soul of the machine: Why human-led AI is the future of work
HR can unlock AI’s potential without losing humanity, says Milieu Insight’s Juda Kanaprach, by balancing technology with empathy and insight.
Purpose-driven and tech-powered: The new face of social services
As burnout rises, Anjan Ghosh of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) says Singapore’s social service sector is rewriting the rules of talent with innovation at its core.
Singtel renews workforce training pact to strengthen AI skills across organisation
Singtel’s renewed training partnership with the Union of Telecoms Employees of Singapore (UTES) targets AI upskilling to prepare employees for evolving roles and industry demands.
Coursera launches Skill Tracks to help organisations close critical skill gaps
Skill Tracks by Coursera offers structured, occupation-focused learning, enabling employees to upskill quickly and organisations to close pressing skill gaps.
Agentic AI in HR: Unpacking the hype and addressing the uncertainty
Despite pressure to unleash agentic AI in HR, uncertainty remains. Gartner’s Eser Rizaoglu explores how HR can maximise the potential of the emerging tech, without getting swept up by the buzz.
When wellbeing moves to the boardroom: Rethinking leadership for sustainable performance
WorkWell Leaders’ Anthea Ong urges CEOs and boards to prioritise organisational wellbeing as new research confirms it is the strongest driver of performance.
Employers in Singapore take cautious hiring stance as global trade uncertainty persists
Singapore’s Q4 2025 hiring outlook softens to +20% as employers adopt cautious workforce strategies amid global trade uncertainties.
The augmented human: Why HR is the architect of our AI-powered future
With AI advancing at a lightning pace, Skillsoft’s Mark Onisk highlights the need for HR to reinvent roles, skills, and workplace culture.
Five timely insights for HR leaders about the post-pandemic labour market
What began as a temporary crisis has evolved into lasting transformation, with permanently altered workforce dynamics that continue to reshape how organisations attract and retain talent.