Deutsche Bank gives staff in Singapore a digital ‘’boost’’
Despite shedding 18,000 jobs, Deutsche Bank has plenty to be optimistic about,explains its head of HR for Singapore.
HRM Five: The best productivity apps for modern working
Get more done in the working day with these handy apps that can give your productivity a welcome boost and make technology your friend not foe.
Asian countries least prepared to deal with ageing and automation
Singapore, China and Japan are way down the list which is propped up by South Korea when it comes to workplace preparedness among older workers.
The strange and unheard of job roles coming soon
Technology and disruption are causing some jobs to dry up; but there are some unique and economically-valuable roles that are set to take their place.
Oracle seminar: Advice for building the future ready workforce
In the age of disruption, jobs should be reinvented rather than eliminated as human talent and expertise are still required.
Two Cents: Is the age of disruption actually already dead?
It’s a controversial argument put forward by IBM that questions whether the pace of innovation has unexpectedly slowed.
Jason Averbook: Five steps to digital transformation
Jason Averbook writes the “People Side of Digital” column for HR Executive magazine in the US. He shares five vital steps for digital transformation.
BlackBerry expanding in Asia as employers want more security
The former handset maker is now a cybersecurity expert and is riding off the back of privacy concerns in the region to drive revenue.
Singtel announces $45 million investment in digital education
The organization is pushing its employees to further their education and skills with a significant investment.
Former Google HR Chief predicts human resources revolution
Laszlo Bock believes that we are on the cusp of an HR revolution like the operations and manufacturing revolutions a century ago.
Shopee sees talent pool doubling in near future
Shopee moves to new headquarters in Singapore, as Asia’s Silicon Valley houses expanding technology talent.
Preparing today’s workforce for tomorrow
James McKew, Asia-Pacific Regional Director for Universal Robots, says the stage is now being set for greater human-robot collaboration.
Two Cents: Can you be more AI friendly?
Artificial Intelligence is touching every facet of our lives from the products we buy to the jobs we apply for.
AI will never be able to replace these banking roles
Despite huge leaps in Artificial Intelligence, humans are still needed for critical positions to safeguard banks.
NUHS tackles burnout in the workplace for its 14,000 employees
Singapore’s National University Health System has launched new mental wellness services to help its healthcare workers.
Abu Dhabi wants to poach the best fintech talent from Asia
A talent war is underway between the Middle East and Far East for the brightest tech minds in the industry.
McDonald’s Corp: Inside a fast-evolving culture
McDonald’s Corp has been deliberately evolving its internal culture, as global director of HR Analytics Derek Berube explains.
Singapore HR tech firm secures funding
HR technology is becoming big business as a Singapore-based startup is the latest to raise seed capital for expansion.
More than half of workers in ASEAN risk losing jobs to technology
The ADB warns of major disruption in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
More AI Jobs filled by people with autism
People with autism can fill up AI jobs that are highly repetitive and analytical.
Why HR is at the heart of McDonald’s new golden age
Chief People Officer David Fairhurst is playing a key role as the storied McDonald’s brand adapts to a changing business and environment.
Boom in fintech hiring as Singapore expands status its financial hub
Employment within Singapore’s fintech industry appears strong with hiring expected to increase substantially over the coming 12 to 36 months
Malaysian government needs to step up for 4th IR
Malaysian industries need to step up and take on the fourth Industrial Revolution, according to the International Data Corporation.
New Zealand to allow employers to pay salaries using cryptocurrency
It becomes the first country to let companies use digital currencies to pay workers
Are “superminds” the next step in tech disruption?
Workplace technology commentator John Sumser ponders an age where the intelligence of groups, teams, and organsiations is focused on.
Josh Bersin: Getting truly agile across the HR function
“Agile”, a design framework invented for software developers, has now landed in HR. And it’s transforming absolutely everything.
Robotic process automation: your future colleague
Robotic process automation may provide the bridge between manual processes and the artificial intelligence that is on the horizon.
DBS Bank: HR’s role in a wide-scale transformation
DBS’ Chief Data and Transformation Officer Paul Cobban has lead a 10-year change journey across the bank. He says he couldn’t have done it without HR.
DBS Bank: Seven skills for the future finance professional
Paul Cobban, Chief Data and Transformation Officer for DBS Bank, highlights the seven vital skills that bankers will need in the era of Industry 4.0.
Infographic: HR transformation in the spotlight
There’s a big focus on business transformation at the moment, but research from DDI reveals that the HR department is itself in need of change.