Thai eSports startup predicts 10,000 jobs for the digital savvy

Bangkok-based Infofed will use a new injection of funds to expand its presence in Southeast Asia and spark job creation.
We can’t ignore blockchain and cryptocurrencies

New forms of digital and decentralized payments offer lots of opportunities to make transactions faster, cheaper and safer.
Building a city for the future

As leaders predict cities with flying drones, driverless cars and lightning speed connectivity, let’s not forget about the people.
Navigating the workforce evolution. Together.

HR Tech Festival Asia is set to be the biggest ever conference for the professional HR and tech communities in Asia.
FACEBOOK: It is a great place to work!

It’s not just about cool, open-plan offices, chill-out areas, pool tables and well-stocked pantries. Building the right workplace culture is about finding the right people.
Vietnam boosts its global attraction

The Southeast Asian economy has grand plans to raise its retirement age, allow trade unions and become a leading innovation centre.
Maybe Elon Musk should follow his own advice

After his latest stunt backfires with his ‘’bulletproof’’ windows, maybe the billionaire entrepreneur should communicate more with employees.
A glimpse into an AI future in the workplace

Having concrete examples of how artificial intelligence will be used will help us understand its future impact.
Hackathons come of age

Traditionally they were ways of getting developers to invent new tech and apps, but they also have a place in a digital transformation.
Google’s takeover of Fitbit causing worries over privacy

The wearable technology is growing in popularity but many fear what will happen to the data collected.
CHRO Series Singapore: Photo Gallery

See all the photos from HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Singapore, which took place at the Marriott Tang Plaza, Jakarta, on November 13.
Blockchain payments across borders gets a step closer

A blockchain model is being developed that allows payments by different currencies on the same network that are faster, cheaper and safer.
Tackling the digital talent crunch in shipping

HR professionals are coming together from the maritime industry to help it deal with digitalisation, decarbonisation and disruption.
Malaysia’s startup scene catching up to other ASEAN hubs

The country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing fast helped by an injection of venture capital and the success of its neighbours.
Are holograms the future of recruitment?

As HR becomes more technology-focused, holograms could make the leap from Hollywood movies to a real-life recruitment tool.
Being a pilot isn’t so glamorous anymore

Once a dream job, the role of captain or first officer of the skies is now far more automated and routine, says AirAsia HR chief.
Culture and digital transformation on show at CHRO Series Singapore

The fourth installment of CHRO Series in Singapore took place at the Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel on November 13.
Microsoft: Transformation is not a one-off event

Microsoft is five years into its digital and cultural transformation explaining it’s a continual journey that must involve all stakeholders from the top down.
Adidas shifts high-tech factories to Asia

The sportswear maker will be moving its robot technology to Asia and closing down two modern plants in Germany and the US.
Bing reinvents itself as internal search for companies

Microsoft is shifting its search engine Bing from a general-purpose tool to focus on catering to businesses.
Five of the Best: HR Information Systems

HRM Asia presents five of the best HR Information Systems currently helping organisations administer HR processes, while keeping employees engaged.
Five of the Best: HR Information Systems

HRM Asia presents five of the best HR Information Systems currently helping organisations administer HR processes, while keeping employees engaged.
‘’Building an innovation lab doesn’t make you innovative’’

The majority of digital transformations fail because companies focus too much on the technology and structures not enough on the people involved.
National skills registry launches in India

The Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has an ambitious plan to catalog the skills of more than 20 million trained adults.
New skills will be needed for digital banking revolution

The demand for specialised technology and financial skills in Singapore will intensify when five new digital banking licences are handed out.
How to make the most of the rest of 2019

There is now just over one calendar months left of the decade. US-based thought leader Jason Averbook has these 10 suggestions for making the most of them.
Would you recruit someone via a Tweet?

To appeal to the younger generation, some employers are turning to Twitter to make it easier for candidates to apply for roles.
CHRO Series Indonesia: Photo gallery

See all the photos from HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Indonesia, which took place at the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, on October 25
Digital interviews are top, work samples are bottom

In a new study, HR professionals rank what’s working for them and what’s not when it comes to talent assessment.
16,000 “Data Heroes” trained at DBS Bank

DBS Bank is leveraging a unique internal training programme to build data-literacy skills across its workforce.