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.
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.
Championing women’s equality, inclusion, and empowerment in tech
Despite driving innovation, the tech industry lags in gender equality. With women underrepresented, decisive action is needed to foster inclusion.
Middle management crucial to empowering women’s health at work
Women in the workforce face unique challenges, from stress to fertility concerns—yet these issues remain underdiscussed in workplaces.
IWD 2025: Empowering women’s economic independence through digital finance
Mastercard’s Aisha Islam highlights IWD 2025’s focus on gender equality, stressing the vital role of digital tools for women’s business growth.
Singapore’s AI boom faces a gender gap
Despite a surge in women’s GenAI enrolments, they remain underrepresented, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to bridge the gender gap.
IWD 2025: A vision for women in semiconductors
Global TechSolutions’ Brenda Lee shares how the semiconductor industry can move beyond intent to action, creating real opportunities for women in technical and leadership roles.
IWD 2025: Building pathways for women’s career comeback
Women re-entering the workforce face unique challenges, but Temus’ Melissa Kee highlights how organisations can help them overcome these barriers.
IWD 2025: Building equitable workplaces from the ground up
Trust Bank’s Jocelyne Loh shares how the fintech pioneer accelerates workplace equity by fostering inclusivity, gender balance, and leadership diversity.
IWD 2025: Driving change for women at work
In celebration of International Women’s Day, AIA Singapore’s CHRO Aileen Tan reflects on the role of organisations in accelerating gender equality and empowering women in leadership.
Why workplace connection matters more than ever in the age of AI
A global empathy deficit erodes workplace connections, but a shift to empathy-driven leadership and positive psychology could reverse this trend.
The steward leader: How HR can drive purpose and profit in 2025 and beyond
As work undergoes rapid transformation, HR leaders must rethink leadership. Enter Steward Leadership—a model bridging purpose, profit, and sustainability.
CHRO Vietnam: Equipping HR leaders for a transforming economy
Join CHRO Vietnam 2025 to explore innovative HR strategies, AI-driven solutions, and talent development techniques to shape Vietnam’s future workforce.
Breaking the silence: Why migraines must be part of workplace inclusion strategies
Workplace inclusion must evolve to support invisible conditions like migraines, as AbbVie’s Peggy Wu underscores their widespread impact on employees.
Amazon and Accenture scale back DE&I efforts amid shifting corporate landscape
Amazon and Accenture are shifting DE&I strategies, integrating efforts into core business functions while scaling back standalone initiatives.
Singapore workplace bias declines, but gaps remain
Racial discrimination in Singapore workplaces has declined, but minority groups still report higher bias than their Chinese counterparts.
What HR can do in 2025 to fix ‘broken’ corporate DE&I strategies
Albemarle CHRO Melissa Andeson calls DE&I one of the “most controversial areas of the HR profession today.” She still sees opportunities for improving it under the new president.
Vietnam HR: Driving change, fostering engagement, and building a competitive edge
RMIT University Vietnam’s Elaine Chew shares insights on how HR in Vietnam is adapting to a dynamic workforce, navigating digital disruption, and embracing a more egalitarian workplace.
South Korea’s female employment and labour participation rates lag among OECD nations
The country is ranked 31st in female employment among OECD nations, highlighting persistent challenges in advancing workplace gender equality.
Organisational leadership: Trends, challenges, and opportunities in 2024 and beyond
Leadership trends for 2025 will focus on driving innovation, enhancing communication, and prioritising employee wellbeing, according to Glenn van Zutphen.
Is belonging the future of workplace diversity?
TDC Global’s Tamar Altbeker suggests HR leaders seize the opportunity to refocus DE&I efforts on fostering inclusive cultures centred around belonging.
Hyatt strengthens DEI commitment to create more inclusive workplaces in Asia
Hyatt’s commitment to DEI is at the core of its people strategy, with initiatives like the Diversity Immersion Programme shaping the future of hospitality.
Seven key HR and workplace trends for 2025
H3 HR Advisors’ 2025 Workplace Trends Report highlights seven critical shifts reshaping the future of work, from hybrid models to AI adoption and mental health support.
The hidden barriers to effective succession planning: Mindsets and behaviours that hold organisations back
Succession planning often faces resistance within an organisation’s culture and from its leaders and employees, but there are ways to overcome these challenges.
HRM Magazine Asia Q4 2024 issue is now available
HRM Magazine Asia’s Q4 issue explores transformative HR trends, leadership insights, and workplace innovations shaping the future of work.
HR 2025: Bridging generations, transforming workplaces
Part two of this series explores how HR leaders are navigating the complex landscape of shifting expectations and technological advancements.
Building a diverse and inclusive future starts from the top
DE&I is crucial for growth, yet many organisations struggle to link it to measurable business outcomes despite growing executive support.
Tokyo proposes four-day workweek to boost birth rate
Tokyo plans a four-day workweek for civil servants with an aim to empower women, improve work-life balance, and foster societal diversity.
HR 2025: The human touch in the digital age
The first of a two-part series explores how HR leaders are navigating global shifts, blending technology with empathy to drive innovation, wellbeing, and inclusion.