Amid rapid technological change, reskilling is the key to success
With the rise of new digital transformation at work, it becomes more important to reskill employees for an engaged, technologically savvy workforce.
Google’s human-centric approach to pioneering workplace inclusion
Google’s Roman Matla champions a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters inclusivity through transparent practices.
Forget ‘quiet vacationing.’ HR has a bigger problem
More should be done by employers to pinpoint the root reason for quiet vacationing rather than eliminating those who do it.
Guilt can be a workplace ally after rudeness, study finds
Although avoiding workplace rudeness is ideal, hard work, apologies, and increased politeness may redeem a situation.
Employees in Hong Kong prioritise flexibility and equity in the workplace
Despite a preference for flexible schedules, most employees in Hong Kong are required to be in the office full-time.
How humble leadership can help benefit aspiring leaders
The use of humility and respect can be useful to train potential leaders, a recent study from the University of South Australia has shown.
What organisations can do to help employees beat the heat
Employees in Asia are facing unbearable temperatures, and organisations can do more to ensure safe working conditions for their workforce.
The gig economy: Balancing fairness, sustainability and untapped potential
VaynerMedia’s Dawn Wong emphasises the importance of deliberate revisions in classifications and compensations in the gig economy.
Embracing AI in healthcare: Preparing the workforce for the future
TTSH’s A/Prof Ng Yih Yng discusses AI’s role in revolutionising healthcare, emphasising strategic integration and workforce adaptation.
13 HR jobs of the future that HR leaders are envisioning
With the advent of generative AI, jobs in the HR industry will have to evolve so that leaders can navigate future possibilities.
Wage floors must be set in APEC economies to protect women
To encourage more women within the Asia-Pacific region to participate in the workplace, wages have to remain competitive enough.
SoftBank tests AI to reduce call centre employee stress
The Japanese telco giant prioritises employee wellbeing by testing AI software that modulates customer call tones for a calmer agent experience.
Mental health at work: Building an engaged and healthy workforce
Larisa Beckhouse Okeke, Cigna International Health, discusses how HR professionals can help inculcate good mental health practices at work.
Learning to thrive: How SPH Media is upskilling its workforce for the future
SPH Media’s talent development strategy, led by Maureen Wee, drives adaptability and collaboration to ensure journalistic integrity.
Young employees propel generative AI adoption in Asia-Pacific
Approximately 1.1 billion work hours are projected to be impacted annually by AI, and it is the young generation who are driving this trend.
Leveraging change for long lasting impact in organisations
Steve Boese discusses how HR Leaders can take advantage of changing societal norms and embrace change for the future.
Raise wages to resolve hiring issues, urges Japanese government
A new government paper is urging small-to-medium organisations in Japan to push for wage increases to curb labour shortage.
StarHub drives growth and fosters future-ready workforce with AI
StarHub’s Tan Toi Chia highlights the role AI plays in helping employees become more efficient and competitive.
How digital transformation is evolving leadership
Organisations like Inchcape have embraced digital transformation in their daily processes, including within leadership.
Gender norms skewing workplace family-friendly policies in Australia
Perceived gender norms are affecting family-friendly workplace policies, giving female employees more of a disadvantage in caregiving duties.
More job applicants prioritise time in lieu for working overtime
When it comes to applying for positions in Australia, applicants are pushing for better time compensation if they work overtime.
More working mothers demand support for better work-life balance
Organisations and employers can, and should, do more to help working mothers in South-East Asia achieve work-life balance.
DBS reimagines workspaces for the hybrid era
Erwin Chong is spearheading the bank’s pioneering approach to hybrid workspaces, emphasising employee-centric design and collaboration.
More flexible jobs on offer for new mothers in China
More Chinese provinces are encouraging organisations to create more flexible jobs for new mothers to encourage childbirth.
Employees in South Korea fear AI takeover
Nearly a third of employees in South Korea believe AI will eventually replace them, with almost half expecting it within the next six to 10 years.
Happiness gap in Asia-Pacific: Can HR bridge the divide?
A study has outlined emerging generational gaps in happiness trends across Asia-Pacific and underscores the need for tailored HR strategies.
HR Technology Europe keynote: ‘We are living in the age of experience’
HR leaders discuss modern employee experience, from personalisation to technology and building a strong employer brand.
National HR Policy Framework introduced in Malaysia
To address key workforce and HR issues, the Malaysian government has launched the National Human Resource Policy Framework.
Organisations in Singapore ahead of neighbours in AI usage
Organisations in Singapore are faster than their counterparts within the region to adopt AI processes, more action is required to stay ahead of the curve.
More employees in Australia subject to online sexual harassment
A new study from a women’s research group has shown that workplace sexual harassment is now occurring via tech platforms.