Beyond the buzzword: What inclusive leadership actually looks like in practice
Diverse teams, safe spaces, and the grace to get it wrong – lessons from leaders building genuinely inclusive workplaces.
Men can earn bonuses for trying. Women have to deliver.
A newly identified “gender criteria gap means female leaders are held to a stricter standard than their male peers.
The broken rung: Why Thailand’s boardrooms are missing half their talent
As women exit the leadership pipeline at the mid-career stage, Kearney’s IGNITE initiative is betting that structured, cross-industry mentorship can fix what decades of traditional diversity programmes could not.
AI, accountability, and inclusion: Inside Standard Chartered’s next chapter
Alvaro Garrido is redefining DE&I at Standard Chartered, embedding inclusion into systems and leadership accountability to drive performance in a volatile environment.
Beyond the grid: Why GE Vernova is betting on human connection to power the future
Technology may be reshaping the workplace, but according to GE Vernova’s Reginald Miller, culture still hinges on a timeless question: are employees being heard?
Why the social contract now rests on the shoulders of the organisation
Rothman & Roman’s Communication Trend Report 2025 underscores the rising importance of human sustainability in building organisational trust.
Flexible work empowers women and strengthens business performance, study finds
Hybrid work is accelerating women’s career progression, with new research showing flexibility boosts productivity, collaboration, and retention across organisations.
The reciprocity of progress: Why giving to women is the strategic anchor of 2026
For International Women’s Day 2026, leaders are embracing a simple truth: when organisations invest in women, the returns extend far beyond equality.
The women in data redefining career paths in tech
This International Women’s Day, Confluent’s Becky Straker shares how women in technology are forging careers defined not by linear paths but by resilience.
Taking a collaborative approach to growth: Thinking of opportunities as opening windows, not breaking ceilings
This International Women’s Day, Cindy Tan of GMO urges women to harness mentorship, networks, and visibility to open doors and lead boldly.
Building from the ground up: A leadership journey in #GiveToGain
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, ERA Singapore’s Doris Ong shares how EmpowHER aims to support and elevate women leaders.
Championing women to lead and influence
This International Women’s Day, AlixPartners’ Reshmi Khurana explores why progress for women must move beyond representation towards real influence in decision-making.
When intention turns into impact
This International Women’s Day, Schneider Electric’s Monica Chia highlights how mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship are transforming women’s leadership journeys.
Equity is the engine of innovation in the AI age
As International Women’s Day prompts reflection on progress and privilege, Xero Asia’s Koren Wines examines whether AI can help advance gender equity.
Rooted in support: Growing with our people through life’s milestones
In the spirit of International Women’s Day 2026’s “Give to Gain” theme, Quek Li Ling of Cathay United Bank highlights why supporting life stages strengthens organisations.
Inclusion as infrastructure: Rebuilding the AI talent pipeline
This International Women’s Day, Cloudera’s Julia Tan warns that without intentional inclusion, AI’s rise could deepen gender gaps instead of closing them.
Beyond the ‘downstream’: Reframing communication as the core infrastructure of workforce resilience
As geopolitical tensions simmer and AI integration accelerates, the corporate world is facing a quiet crisis: workforce fatigue. For years, HR strategy has relied heavily on wellness initiatives to address the cracks in a high-pressure work environment. However, as we move into 2026, a more profound shift is required. The focus is moving from temporary […]
Bridge or barrier? Why AI could quietly entrench gender disparities without deliberate intervention
New regional research warns that as AI transforms work, women face disproportionate displacement unless organisations redesign roles, skills and governance intentionally.
Can workplaces remain “human” in the age of AI? Rothman & Roman seeks industry answers
Amid rising geopolitical tension, AI disruption, and workforce fatigue, organisations are rediscovering communication as the foundation of trust, belonging, and sustainable culture.
What if AI made us more human? Inside Suntory’s strategy to build a resilient workforce
From AI to psychological safety, Patrick Jordan shares how Suntory Global Spirits is building a resilient, purpose-driven workforce across Asia-Pacific.
Gender gap in the workplace sponsorship: Who benefits most?
Workplace sponsorship drives careers, but a new study shows men and women sponsor differently, raising questions about equity, career advancement, and leadership training.
Grey matters: Why older employees are essential for talent success
Lorrie Lykins of i4cp says an agile talent strategy must include older employees—not as a nice-to-have—but as an irrefutable business necessity.
Diverse and inclusive leadership driving innovation in pharma
Inclusive leadership is fuelling biopharma’s next wave of breakthroughs, creating research and therapies that address complex diseases across diverse populations.
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.
What’s the secret to a more innovative workforce? New research points to LGBTQ+ inclusion
LGBTQ+ inclusivity is emerging as a competitive edge, with research linking progressive policies to stronger innovation and employee engagement.
Global gender gap narrows, but Asia faces persistent challenges in achieving parity
Although women comprise over 40% of the global workforce, their climb to leadership remains slow.
“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.
The future of tech: Where business success meets social responsibility
In tech’s race for innovation, NTT Data’s John Lombard proves purpose, inclusion, and empathy are the fundamental drivers of lasting transformation.
The silent exodus? Is menopause costing APAC firms top female talent?
A silent challenge is driving top talent away—menopause. HeyVenus’ Christina Ang says it’s time organisations lead with empathy and strategy.
Japanese banks reshape job structures for gender equality
Japan’s top financial organisations are eliminating gendered job tracks in a major push to close workplace inequality and pay gaps.