Policy shifts keep more seniors in Singapore’s workforce, study finds
Singapore’s higher retirement and re-employment ages are keeping more seniors at work, boosting employment rates and easing labour market pressures.
Inaugural CHRO Thailand to explore AI’s impact on workforce and leadership
CHRO Thailand 2025 debuts in Bangkok, bringing top HR leaders together to explore AI, innovation, and people-first transformation.
Singapore launches economic review with a focus on human capital
Singapore has launched a major economic strategy review, placing strong emphasis on empowering employees with future-ready skills and resilience.
Malaysia explores raising public sector retirement age to 65
The country is taking steps to futureproof its workforce and social systems as it anticipates the challenges of a rapidly ageing population.
Rethinking resilience: Hybrid work becomes a cornerstone for organisations globally
Mark Dixon of IWG says CEOs are embracing hybrid work to drive growth, cut costs, and build resilience amid ongoing economic volatility.
Employers in Malaysia expect AI to create jobs
Malaysia’s HR Minister says AI is generating job opportunities and urges employees to upskill rather than fear technological disruption.
When AI outthinks, leaders must out-empathise: The new mandate for human connection
AI may drive efficiency, but Elayne Gan of Dow Jones believes the future of leadership lies in trust, empathy, and human insight.
Generational divide deepens as South Korea considers raising retirement age to 65
Younger employees fear stalled career prospects while older employees push for extended workforce participation.
A growing blind spot: Are HR professionals sidelining experienced employees?
More employers now label 51-year-olds as “older,” raising ageism concerns amid Australia’s worsening skills shortage, a new report finds.
Asia-Pacific salary budgets inch up as organisations prioritise strategic talent investments
Strategic workforce planning gains traction as organisations prioritise targeted compensation, retention, and resilience across Asia-Pacific.
Thailand HR Tech 2025 champions a ‘people-first’ approach to AI and workplace trust
The Thailand HR Tech Conference & Exposition 2025 in Bangkok showcased how technology, trust, and talent must evolve together to create more human-centred, sustainable workplaces in the AI era.
Hybrid work: A multi-billion dollar productivity catalyst for businesses
Allowing employees to work from flexible, local spaces as part of hybrid models could lift productivity by 11% in five years.
Hong Kong’s HR dilemma: Can technology and empathy coexist in the race for talent?
AsiaHRM’s Rita Tsui highlights how HR in Hong Kong is evolving into a strategic force amid digital transformation, talent shifts, and uncertainty.
Organisations in Asia-Pacific prioritising skills over experience to build future-ready workforces
Organisations across Asia-Pacific are shifting to skills-based talent strategies to boost workforce agility, resilience, and future-readiness, Aon report finds.
Doing more with less: Employers in Hong Kong rethink benefits as costs soar
Rising costs and talent pressures are driving employers in Hong Kong to rethink benefits, says WTW’s Eric Lam, with smarter spending now essential.
Why the contractor boom in Asia-Pacific demands a rethink on talent strategy
The contractor surge in Asia-Pacific signals opportunity but navigating compliance and crafting regionally smart benefits is now essential for growth.
Innovation and ownership: The cornerstones of COURTS Singapore’s enduring success
COURTS Singapore redefines talent strategy by cultivating a culture of ownership, innovation, and growth to drive long-term performance.
The borderless workforce: Navigating the new era of global hiring in Asia-Pacific
Remote work is reshaping talent strategies across Asia-Pacific, promoting organisations to embrace global hiring, integrated platforms, and flexible workforce models.
Singapore workforce more confident, but rising stress and falling job satisfaction create a widening rift
Singapore’s workforce feels more aligned and confident, yet surging stress and declining satisfaction point to mounting pressures on employee wellbeing.
Drop in CFO turnover puts spotlight on succession planning for APAC HR leaders
A decline in CFO turnover signals Asia-Pacific’s deep-rooted preference for internal talent, continuity, and family-driven leadership cultures.
New Zealand boosts parental leave payments starting July
Working parents in New Zealand will receive increased paid parental leave from July 1, with weekly payments rising to NZ$788.66.
Why the future of work depends on the future of learning
Dr Samson Tan reflects on Singapore’s future-ready workforce, sharing insights on AI, lifelong learning, and evolving adult education models.
“Architects of people and culture”: Inside Shiseido’s award-winning HR strategy
Under Roselin Lee’s leadership, Shiseido Asia Pacific is redefining HR with a purpose-driven, inclusive culture that empowers people.
Silence over harassment persists in South Korean workplaces despite stronger prevention policies
A government survey finds 75.2% of employees in South Korea who experienced sexual harassment did not report, highlighting persistent workplace gaps.
Singapore’s Q3 hiring outlook holds steady amid global uncertainty
With 43% of employers planning to hire, Singapore’s labour market signals resilience and agility amid global uncertainty and shifting priorities.
Beyond 60: Why HR holds the key to a human-centred retirement rethink
Raising the retirement age may ease fiscal strain—but as Jennifer Dunbar warns, it risks unbalancing lives without HR foresight.
Bill mandating P200 wage hike passed in the Philippines
The House of Representatives has approved a landmark P200 daily wage hike bill.
Hong Kong raises age cap for skilled foreign employees to address labour shortage
Hong Kong has raised the age limit for skilled foreign employees to 40 to tackle acute labour shortages in technical sectors.
CHRO Indonesia 2025 to address HR’s AI-powered future
Indonesia’s top HR leaders will gather at CHRO Indonesia 2025 to explore AI, innovation, and the future of work.
Talent crunch in Asia-Pacific drives focus on reskilling and strategic human capital planning
Half of Asia-Pacific executives struggle to attract and retain talent, urging HR to drive digital transformation and human-centred skill development, says Forvis Mazars’ Iris Goh.