Singapore tops region in talent competitiveness for 6th straight year
The 2019 Global Talent Competitiveness Index sees six Asia-Pacific countries in the top 30, while Seoul is the first Asian city to break into the top ten.
You don’t have to be Apple to attract the iGeneration
An engaged workforce can be cultivated through the practice of three values – patience, empowerment, and gratitude, says the CEO of Far East Hospitality.
How Moneyball inspired HR at Circles.Life
The Special Projects Lead for Circles.Life was at HR Festival Asia to share how data science has helped to improve business performance.
Five things we learned on Day Two of HR Festival Asia
With another 50+ presentations and the continuing exhibition, here are five big takeaways from the second and final day of HR Festival Asia.
Gallery: All the best pictures from HR Festival Asia
Did our photographers catch you at HR Festival Asia over May 8 and 9? Check out some of the best pictures captured right here!
Transformation through automation, the Agoda way
Over five years, Jeff Lee, Chief People Officer at Agoda has transformed its HR department into a far more tech-driven and agile team.
Flexibility as the key to HR technology implementation
Implementing an effective HR strategy for the future is more about its ability to adapt, than its value as a permanent solution, explains Stephanie Morton.
Anticipation and alignment at global beauty giant L’Oreal
Yenita Oktora from L’oreal’s HRD Consumer Division Asia-Pacific says good HR practices lie at the core of the company’s success.
Adapting digital transformation in HR to every industry
Digital, digital everywhere but are we doing it right? A panel of experts looked deep into the question on stage at HR Festival Asia today.
Bigger budgets for HR technology in Asia-Pacific
A new Sierra-Cedar whitepaper, as unveiled at HR Festival Asia, has found that the Asia-Pacific region will be the next hot spot for HR technology.
HR technology tools: Intelligence is everything
Futurist and technology commentator John Sumser took the Plenary Stage to highlight the immense potential of technology in HR, and also its dangers.
Power Talks set to electrify Day Two of HR Festival Asia
A full schedule of short, sharp Power Talks is set to wow visitors to the HR Festival Asia expo on the final day of the event.
Transforming change management, by Schroders
Gunnar Jaschik, Operations Transformation and Change Manager, Schroders, has highlighted a model for digital transformation at HR Festival Asia.
To rate or not to rate, that is the question
When it comes to performance reviews, less is sometimes more, according to HR panelists from Spotify and Schneider Electric.
Josh Bersin: Managing the workforce for the future
Speaking at HR Festival Asia on Wednesday, Josh Bersin made some key predictions about the state and future of the HR industry.
DBS Bank, Teledirect CEO lead winner’s pack at HR Fest Awards
The first-ever HR Fest Awards took place earlier today at HR Festival Asia, recognising two individuals, and three organisations.
Five things we learned on Day One of HR Festival Asia
It’s been a vibrant, content-rich, and sometimes overwhelming day at HR Festival Asia. Here are five key takeaways the HRM Asia team has picked out.
Singtel’s technology-centric recruitment strategy
The telco’s Head of Talent Acquisition shared how the company had successfully automated the recruitment function at HR Festival Asia today.
Women in STEM: Proactively addressing gender inequality
Women’s under-representation in STEM fields across Asia-Pacific compromises the region’s ability to realise its full potential, HR Festival Asia has heard.
Carving a bigger share of a US$400b pie in Singapore
Singapore is investing heavily in HR technology, as Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad told HR Festival Asia today.
At Google, everything starts with an optimistic mindset
Google’s “Chief Innovation Evangelist” says true business transformation starts from the mindset of all employees.
How DBS changed its fortunes in less than a decade
DBS Bank’s Chief Data and Transformation Officer Paul Cobban told HR Festival Asia about the company’s unique and rapid transformation journey.
Crowds welcome opening day of HR Festival Asia
A strong crowd has turned out for the opening sessions of HR Festival Asia in Singapore this morning.
HR Festival Asia is upon us! How to get the most out of it
HR Festival Asia is just a day away! It’s not too late to register, and join us. And if you’ve already registered – here’s a quick survival guide.
Harnessing social communications technology to improve the workplace
Diverse communication channels can help address the needs, expectations, and generational perspectives employees bring to the workplace.
Three trends impacting core HR systems
JustLogin’s Chief Operating Officer Chiou Hao Chan highlights three trends that are set to rewrite the rulebook for core HR systems.
How OCBC Bank’s HR team is keeping up with the gig economy
Employees are expecting organisations to be agile, such as by offering options for part-time, project-based, contract, or remote work.
HR Festival Asia: Networking opportunities galore
With just five days until the region’s biggest HR and technology conference, HRM Asia is counting down the seven key reasons to be a part of HR Festival Asia.
Happy employees make better employees at Spotify
At Spotify, doing what’s best for the company translates to doing what’s best for its people, says its Head of HR for Asia-Pacific, Michael Kim.
HR and IT: Achieving together side by side
There is a powerful new relationship at the top of the most successful organisations today when HR and IT departments work together to impact the business.