Final call: HR leaders to converge in Singapore for HR Tech Asia 2025
HR Tech Asia 2025 is days away—bringing transformative insights, bold strategies, and the region’s top HR minds to Singapore.
Singapore’s labour market shows signs of cooling amid global trade tensions
Singapore’s labour market softened in early 2025 as employment growth and unemployment edged up amid rising global trade tensions.
DOLE begins review of Metro Manila minimum wage
The Philippines government is set to review minimum wages, potentially boosting incomes for millions of employees across the country.
South Korea bottoms global ranking for remote work, study reveals
Rigid work cultures in South Korea are limited remote work and flexibility with consequences for family life, birthrates, and business.
Shaping the intelligent age: Thailand HR Tech 2025 sets the stage for future-ready HR
From AI strategy to mental health tech, the Thailand HR Tech Conference & Exposition 2025 explores how people and innovation can thrive together.
Japanese banks reshape job structures for gender equality
Japan’s top financial organisations are eliminating gendered job tracks in a major push to close workplace inequality and pay gaps.
Reskilling at speed: How organisations can keep pace with AI-driven change
With AI accelerating change, Workday’s Fabio Tiviti explains how a skills-based approach helps organisations drive agility, productivity, and long-term success.
HR Tech Asia 2025: Power Talks to tackle future of work challenges
Discover cutting-edge HR strategies and game-changing ideas at HR Tech Asia 2025’s Power Talk Stage—where innovation meets action.
Inside UNIQLO Singapore’s plan to win the retail talent war
At UNIQLO Singapore, Juliana Tan champions digital innovation and inclusive talent development to meet the demands of modern retail.
Singapore sets up national taskforce to safeguard jobs amid US tariff impact
Singapore launches task force to support businesses and employees as US tariffs threaten jobs, growth, and economic stability.
AI is here—but skills will shape the future of work
Workday’s Fabio Tiviti discusses the growing role of AI agents and why human skills are essential for workforce transformation.
Malaysia to establish tripartite council to address wages in gig economy
Malaysia’s Gig Workers Bill nears completion, aiming to ensure fair wages and social protection without stifling sector growth.
Shaping tomorrow’s workplace: Worktech Excellence track to lead conversations at HR Tech Asia 2025
HR Tech Asia 2025’s Worktech Excellence track explores how technology, space, and culture converge to shape the future of work.
Employers in Hong Kong rethink 2025 salary plans
Following the government’s pay freeze, 42.7% of employers in Hong Kong are rethinking 2025 salary plans, with many considering restraint.
Amid tariff uncertainty, could global hiring be the smartest option?
With worldwide tariffs in full force, domestic job creation may slow. Multiplier’s Amritpal Singh says global hiring is the most strategic employer response.
Reproductive health leave could save Australian economy billions, report finds
Providing 12 days of reproductive health leave could save Australia A$21.3 billion annually and improve equity for women at work.
The Trump tariffs, a recession and the economy. What does HR do now?
Concerns about inflation and a recession have skyrocketed since the tariffs were announced. Peter Cappelli of The Warton School advises leaders on what to tell employees.
Flexible meal solutions: The missing ingredient in workplace productivity
Flexible meal options are emerging as a vital workplace benefit, reshaping how organisations support employee wellbeing and productivity.
Quantifying the unseen: Menopause and its impact in the APAC workplace
Ignoring menopause in the workplace risks losing experienced female leaders, disrupting knowledge transfer, and weakening innovation—jeopardising long-term organisational resilience.
Driving workforce transformation: HR Tech Asia 2025 puts the future of talent in focus
HR Tech Asia 2025’s Workforce Transformation track offers transformative insights on strategic talent management and building future-ready organisations.
Singapore’s manpower ministry charts strategic shifts to prepare workforce for future of work
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower is making strategic shifts to futureproof its workforce amid technological disruption and demographic change.
Australians back gender equality, but perception gaps persist in the workplace
Australians overwhelmingly support gender equality, but widespread misconceptions about workplace fairness risk slowing progress, new research reveals.
Leading and living vibrantly at Haleon
Haleon’s culture of wellbeing empowers employees to thrive, blending personal fulfilment and professional growth through a people-first approach.
HR Tech Asia 2025: Transforming C-Suite leadership for tomorrow’s workforce
Elevate leadership at HR Tech Asia 2025, where the C-Suite Leadership track focuses on aligning strategy, collaboration, and impact.
Taiwan’s labour market shows signs of cooling
Taiwan’s unemployment rose to 3.34% in February, breaking a five-month decline due to seasonal post-holiday job shifts.
DE&I in Asia-Pacific: Will US policy rollbacks reshape workplaces?
As DE&I policies face setbacks in the US, organisations in Asia-Pacific must decide whether to follow suit or strengthen inclusivity efforts.
Women in tech could unlock billions for firms in Australia
With women making up just 30% of Australia’s tech workforce, reskilling could bridge the gap, boost salaries, and drive economic growth.
Matching grants proposed to bridge Malaysia’s SME skills gap
SMEs in Malaysia face a skilled labour shortage, prompting calls for priority hiring of government-trained graduates and increased workforce upskilling.
Bridging the retirement readiness gap – A strategic HR opportunity
As Asia’s ageing workforce grows, organisations must rethink retirement strategies to retain expertise, ease transitions, and safeguard institutional knowledge.
South Korea faces looming labour shortage
South Korea is set to face a critical labour shortage by 2033, with a projected deficit of 820,000 employees.