Why companies need ‘right-brain leadership’
Josh Bersin explains why the pandemic and its aftermath have highlighted the need for leaders who are empathetic, inclusive and highly flexible.
Singapore to improve employment opportunities for disabled people
Some of the plans to help those with disabilities have already been rolled out in 2020, while more will be rolled out progressively from the second half of 2021.
Malaysia boosts social enterprise growth
Through a new initiative, the government aims to provide a level playing field for social impact firms by supporting their job creation and innovation efforts.
South Korean workers need to learn how to work with machines
South Korea’s labour minister urged employees to be more adaptable to work in a fast-changing and high-tech environment.
Employers fall short of providing positive digital employee experience
Focusing on providing an environment where employees are supported to digitally thrive influences a more positive workplace culture.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 brings organisations into the future of work
At HR Tech Connect 2021, HR visionaries and experts like Anita Lettink and Josh Bersin will address the key priorities facing HR leaders in 2021.
Facilitating peer-to-peer collaboration for a better employee journey
CHROs need to provide staff with innovative digital tools for better cross-functional and cross-border peer-to-peer collaboration.
Malaysia announces RM100 million in training and salary incentives
The initiative, by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), is aimed at boosting the digital business industry and to nurture quality tech talent.
Innovate in the face of uncertainty
A new eBook from Indeed highlights why now is the right time for organisations to review their hiring strategies, despite the prevalence of economic uncertainty.
Kellogg fuels their global workforce with frequent recognition
Kellogg picked the Achievers Employee Success Platform to redefine their recognition and rewards programme goals.
Upskilling and reskilling key in shaping the future of L&D
Day 2 of Learning Technologies Asia 2021 saw leading companies share key insights on creating successful L&D strategies.
Cambodia to launch job website to raise employment level
The Ministry of Labour is launching WORKNET, a new job website designed to help Cambodians find jobs amid the pandemic.
L&D driving organisational growth in a new world of work
Day 1 of Learning Technologies Asia 2021 highlighted issues such as reskilling and upskilling, as well as how organisations need to rethink employee engagement.
Philippines launches online information and comms programme
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has launched a Q&A educational video series – Sagot Ka Ng DOLE.
Agile and skills-ready workforce for a changing world
A recent webinar by Workday highlighted how a skilled and engaged workforce is key to building an agile organisation.
OECD urges Indonesia to equip workers with digital skills
A new survey by the OECD recommends that the country step up its vocational education and adult training, with a focus on digital skills.
Leading change through an emphasis on driving the human experience
Through a new webinar series, SAP SuccessFactors will examine how CHROs can drive both workplace digital transformation and employee experience.
What are the top priorities facing HR leaders in 2021?
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 will explore the emerging trends and priorities that will define HR and work tech in 2021.
From novelty to transparency
Brent Colescott, Senior Director, Global Business Strategy & Transformation, SumTotal Systems, explains why the pandemic may have brought about the path to organisations’ true learning destiny.
Building the right skills for the future of work
Learning Technologies Asia 2021 will examine how organisations can develop their learning strategies to stay ahead, innovate and grow.
Building a future-fit workforce through learning
In a new report, Skillsoft highlights why learning will continue to play a pivotal role in building a future-fit workforce in a new world of work.
Vietnam aims for e-government by 2025
Minister of information and communications Nguyen Manh Hung has said the country plans to implement a digital government by 2025.
A year after lockdown: 5 ways that the world of work has changed for good
A look at HR since businesses sent millions of workers home with little more than a good-luck wave and a laptop.
Employee Surveys: Dead or Alive?
Josh Bersin, global industry analyst and dean of the Josh Bersin Academy, highlights why organisations should continue to place a priority on creating a wide variety of channels for employee feedback.
Thriving and championing the people agenda in the new now
Through a new webinar series, SAP SuccessFactors will examine how CHROs can drive both workplace digital transformation and employee experience.
Malaysian SMEs must adopt digital technology in post-COVID era
Entrepreneur development and cooperatives minister has said SMEs must ready themselves with digital technology.
Learning in 2021 – Why the new context matters
Digital transformation coach Abhijit Bhaduri explains why learning is taking on a new context in 2021, and what organisations need to pay attention to.
Singapore launches online tool to assess employees’ mental health
The Ministry of Manpower has launched iWorkHealth – a digital tool to identify areas of stress for employees, and on how to deal with them.
South Korea aims to create 300,000 service sector jobs by 2025
The government aims to help small shop owners and firms set up a smart business system to support their transition into contactless operations.
The future of learning in the era of capability-led transformation
Aek Ussivakul , Senior Vice-President, Learning Platform and Data, Siam Commercial Bank, predicts how the future of learning might look like.