Indonesia urges regions to boost workers’ digital literacy
The Communication and Informatics Ministry is encouraging regional governments to boost the digital literacy of human resources in their regions.
4 steps to accelerate digital transformation in 2022
Whichever stage of the digital transformation journey your organisation is on, progress is expected to accelerate in 2022, writes Laurence Smith.
Qualified HR will help Indonesia compete in digital economy
Qualified human resources (HR) will support the country to gain a competitive edge in the digital economy, said President Joko Widodo.
Ushering in the new era of the hybrid workforce
With 2022 likely to be the year of hybrid work, organisations need to develop and introduce effective hybrid work strategies and policies.
Why the talent marketplace will be ‘central to HR tech’
Josh Bersin explains why a highly competitive labour market is driving growth of talent marketplace solutions.
Should 2022 bring new challenges and new technologies?
Steve Boese examines what mattered to HR professionals in 2011 and how these continue to impact the workplace and HR tech in 2022.
Singapore’s professional services sector told to redesign jobs
Job redesign and employee well-being will be key to retaining employees, says Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for Finance.
Malaysia urged to create more high-skilled jobs
High-skilled jobs in the country remains at a low proportion, compared to other advanced economies such as Singapore.
Vietnam speeds up digital transformation
There are now around 64,000 digital technology companies in Vietnam, after 5,600 new companies were established in 2021.
Indonesia to continue developing digital talent in 2022
To quicken the pace of digital transformation in the country, a digital talent development programme will be continued in the new year.
Malaysians urged to keep up with digital tech
Malaysians must equip themselves with the right knowledge and relevant skill sets in digital technology to stay relevant.
Indonesia to boost empowerment of women
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has outlined three main conditions that must be met to bolster the empowerment of Indonesian women.
Australia pumps A$252.5 million into digital economy
The government plans to consult with industry, as well as the education and training sectors on ways to meet the country’s digital needs.
Your 2021 scorecard on digital transformation
How has your organisation fared in terms of digital transformation efforts in 2021, and what can be improved?
Returning to the workplace with confidence
Microsoft’s Return to Workplace solution is helping to create a safe and productive work environment in a resilient and digitally inclusive Singapore.
China aims for one million innovative SMEs by 2025
It also aims to cultivate 10,000 “little giant” firms, or smaller businesses still in their early stage of development that focus on high-end technologies.
Workers find WFH beneficial to wellbeing and performance
The ideal amount of telework is two to three days in a week, an allocation optimal to balance the benefits and costs of remote working.
The whole new world of work: Emerging trends in 2022
Jeanne Achille, Founder and CEO of The Devon Group, describes emerging trends that HR needs to consider for 2022.
Thailand expects digital finance to boost economic growth in 2022
The digital finance service is part of a smart payment infrastructure connecting government agencies, lenders and businesses with digital technology.
Thailand allocates 2.4 billion baht for digital initiatives
One of the projects is an identification programme, aimed at helping SMEs access government e-services and promoted government projects.
Malaysia launches three new HR initiatives
Under the purview of the HR ministry, these initiatives aim to build sustainable human capital in Malaysia.
Talent attraction begins with employer branding
Top Employers Institute’s Ammara Naeem explains why a well-executed employer branding strategy is key to attract and retain talent.
3 priorities to consider when managing EX in a new world of work
As hybrid work becomes increasingly prevalent, Qualtrics highlights how organisations can better manage EX programmes.
HR in 2022: Shifting the power back to employees
Creating a people-centric workforce experience that reinforces organisational purpose and culture will be a key HR objective in 2022.
Singapore identifies core skills required for selected sectors
The “priority skills” workers need to have for the next three years are in the key growth areas of the digital, green and care sectors.
Australia funds A$10 million data tool to plug skills gap
The government hopes the tool can help ensure workforce policy and industry-specific workforce plans are data-driven.
How organisations can adapt to new workplace expectations
CHRO Singapore highlighted why HR and business leaders should be open to feedback and, utilise technology and data to retain and hire talent
Re-calibrating the new world of work with data
Henry Liew, BIPO’s Principal Data Scientist, explains how data-driven HR will power organisational transformation.
Increased demand for data and digital skills in Australia
In the next five years, more than nine out of 10 jobs in the country will also require post-school qualifications.
Paving the way for change in a hybrid workplace
Charles Ferguson, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Globalization Partners, highlights what it takes to create a successful hybrid workplace.