Diversity progress potentially stalled in Singapore

New research shows that a greater focus on gender diversity might need to be a goal for employers in Singapore in 2018.
How logistics giant Damco righted an ailing ship

Saskia Groen-in’t-Woud, Global COO of Damco, shares how her hands-on leadership approach has helped her steer the company.
HeForShe: The role powerful men play in the push for gender equality

As the call for gender equality gets louder, so too has the need for male CEOs to step forward and step up for the cause.
HRM Asia marks International Women’s Day

A roundup of our coverage for International Women’s Day 2018.
HRM Five: How to drive gender equality

In advance of International Women’s Day on March 8, here’s a guide for how HR can help enable gender parity in the office.
Understanding the heartbeat of the business

Before HR business partners can add value to the business, they must first learn more about it.
HRM Five: Accelerating digital transformation

In this week’s HRM Five, we talk practical tips for those looking to enable digital transformation at their organisations.
Analysis: Agile workforce, future workforce

Contingent employment is on the up and up. To remain competitive, HR needs to enable business transformations that can keep up with this new and nimble management model
Inside Shopee’s journey from startup to retail sensation

Chief Commercial Officer Junjie Zhou talks about Shopee’s journey so far, and what’s still ahead.
HRM Five: Office relationship policies

In this special Valentine’s Day edition of HRM Five, we dive into the topic of love – at the workplace.
How Medtronic turned business strategy into talent strategy

Change agility and cultural diversity are two of Medtronic’s main goals for 2018. Its HR Director Binayak Bagchi shares more.
HRM Five: Manoeuvring talent shortages

With talent shortages looming, here are a few tips for businesses that want to stay ahead of the hiring game.
Up close and personal with a regional head of HR

British American Tobacco’s Asia-Pacific Head of HR Ji Yoon Chung gets candid.
One on one with… Shiseido’s Jean-Philippe Charrier

In the second installment of this exclusive interview, Shiseido Asia-Pacific President Jean-Philippe Charrier talks about his life so far.
HRM Five: Zapping workplace germs

The cold and flu season is out in full force – but here’s how HR can help in the battle against germs.
How e-commerce reshaped Shiseido’s people strategies

Shiseido Asia-Pacific President Jean-Philippe Charrier shares his thoughts on the widely-disrupted beauty industry in this exclusive chat.
HRM Five: Guarding against workplace harassment

How to promote a workplace culture that’s harassment-free.
HRM Five: Running an effective town hall

How to help everyone get the most out of town hall meetings.
[Two Cents] A different take on diversity and inclusion

In this newest Two Cents column, Kelvin Ong asks: Is being consciously unbiased the new way of approaching diversity and inclusion?
Asia’s most effective workspaces revealed

When it comes to workplace design, the emphasis is now as much on function as it is on form. In this inaugural list, HRM Magazine combs Asia for the standout office designs
HRM Five: New Year’s resolutions for HR

New year, new HRM Five! In this edition, we talk new year’s resolutions for the HR set.
[Two Cents] Tis’ the season to be… appropriate

“A little party never killed nobody”, Fergie once sang, but she’s clearly not referring to an office function, much less during the holiday season.
HRM Five: End of year HR checklist

Here are some things HR should consider doing to close out the year on a good note.
HRM Five: Holiday celebrations at the office

Your guide to organising holiday revels for your employees.
Fitbit General Manager Steve Morley’s “direct” leadership style

In this part of our exclusive interview with Steve Morley, we learn more about the technology veteran himself.
[Two Cents] Artificial Intelligence: Doom or bloom?

You know the topic is a divisive one when two of today’s most revered CEOs are having a good go at it. In this latest Two Cents, Kelvin Ong weighs in
HRM Five: Tips for boosting employee efficiency

As the old adage goes, time equals money. These words have never been more true than in 2017.
Uncovering Fitbit Asia-Pacific’s HR story

One of wearable technology company Fitbit’s biggest HR challenges has been in finding the right talent, its Asia-Pacific head Steve Morley shares.
HRM Five: Easy ways to keep your employees healthy

How to help your employees be more productive – by looking out for their wellbeing
[Two Cents] The office is dead – or is it?

With remote working becoming a norm everywhere, does that mean the traditional office will soon be extinct?