Half of Singapore’s new hires are overseas as organisations accelerate global expansion
As organisations expand abroad, lean HR teams are increasingly turning to AI and automation to manage complex global operations.
Career stagnation pushing one-third of employees to job hunt, ADP warns
ADP’s new People at Work 2025 report finds that visibility and support, not skills, are key to unlocking career growth.
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.
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 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.
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.
Amid rapid change, why HR has to embrace ‘positive disruption’
At HR Tech, authors James Patterson and Dr. Patrick Leddin explored the unprecedented level of change facing HR, and how mission-driven decisions can turn HR into a force for positive disruption.
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.
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.
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.
Deel report warns mounting financial pressures on Hong Kong workforce, calls for payroll innovation
As Hong Kong competes for talent, Deel’s 2025 Payday Expectations Report warns payroll modernisation is key to easing financial pressures.
Malaysia incentivises hiring senior employees amid ageing population concerns
Malaysia targets ageing workforce challenges with tax perks for employers and restructured EPF withdrawals to ensure seniors’ income stability.
Beyond disruption: How top CHROs are shaping the workforce of tomorrow
CHRO Series Singapore with Indeed unites HR leaders to tackle disruption, GenAI adoption, and strategies for building future-ready, resilient workforces.
Organisations in Singapore brace for slower hiring and wage growth
Organisations face a cautious 2025 with slower hiring and wage growth expected as economic sentiment weakens, a Singapore Business Federation survey shows.
KPMG in Singapore blends AI with human touch to revolutionise talent acquisition
With AI handling routine tasks, KPMG saved 50+ recruiter days and raised candidate satisfaction to 88% in three months.
Malaysia tables landmark gig workers bill to safeguard 1.2 million workers
The Gig Workers Bill promises stronger social protection, fairer contracts, and dispute resolution for 1.2 million Malaysians in flexible work.
Gen Z’s “AI natives” demand a hybrid workplace
Growing up with AI, Asia-Pacific’s young workforce demands seamless technology integration without losing the human touch in every interaction.
Malaysia weighs raising retirement age to 65 while safeguarding youth employment
Plans to raise Malaysia’s retirement age to 65 highlight efforts to balance older employees’ continued participation with employment prospects for graduates.
The next big leap for Singapore’s leadership talent
Amid shifting rules across the globe, Singapore’s executives must move beyond regional comfort zones and step onto the world stage.
Over half of South Korea’s workforce now uses GenAI
Generative AI penetrates South Korea’s workforce faster than the US, with employees spending significant hours boosting productivity and skills.
CHRO Thailand: Driving innovation, growth, and human-centric leadership
CHRO Thailand 2025 will unite top HR leaders to explore AI, digitalisation, wellbeing, and workforce agility shaping the future.
Hasty AI adoption threatens employee wellbeing and trust
Rapid AI integration may harm employee morale, mental health, and safety unless organisations prioritise human-centred strategies, warns the Australian Psychological Society.