Changing the narrative for working fathers in Singapore
Despite nearly half of fathers not taking paternity leave, Sodexo is committed to changing this trend with supportive policies and open communication.
How SingLand is creating a thriving work environment
In addition to cultivating a nurturing workplace, Singapore Land Group focuses on employee wellbeing, diversity, and empowerment.
SOEs lead Indonesia’s shortened workweek experiment
An ongoing trial allows employees of Indonesia’s Ministry of State-owned Enterprises to request for four-day workweeks every fortnight.
From aspirations to bottom line: Why strong leadership matters in DE&I
Strong leadership is crucial for organisations to leverage DE&I to drive innovation, productivity, and employee engagement.
Employee wellbeing takes centre stage at Vena Energy
Vena Energy was honoured for its holistic wellbeing and employee engagement programme, which prioritises nurturing employees’ lives.
Keeping agile and continuous communication key to HR leadership
Sasiwimol Arayawattanapong, UOB (Thailand), and recipient of HR Leader of the Year award, shares what the accolade means to her and her career.
Aligning people with business strategy: Malaysia’s new HR roadmap
The CHRO Series returns to Malaysia to discuss and strategise how organisations can cultivate their workforce to drive growth in 2024 and beyond.
How self-awareness and reflection can help elevate leadership
Self-aware leaders who proactively reflect on themselves are more effective building and maintaining high performing teams.
Agility, technology, humanity: Success factors of HR teams
Singapore Land Group received HR Team of the Year at the HR Fest Awards 2024, a testament to the team’s commitment to positive work culture.
Remote work or going overseas: What employees in Singapore want
Can remote work replace relocation dreams for employees in Singapore? Chew Siew Mee of Jobstreet by SEEK in Singapore gives her take.
Fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence in HR
The win as Employer of Choice demonstrates UOB Thailand’s commitment to fostering employee morale, retention, and business success.
Young employees in India face more ageism than other age groups
The idea of older employees being more adversely affected by ageism is not happening in India; in fact, the opposite is happening.
Beyond hiring: How inclusion fuels innovation
Andrew Newmark shares how Marriott’s commitment to DE&I drives innovation and excellence across Asia-Pacific excluding China.
CHRO Series 2024: Measuring the pulse of work in South-East Asia
CHRO Series returns to South-East Asia in 2024, kicking off on June 13 in Ho Chi Minh City with CHRO Vietnam 2024.
A dynamic workforce through skills-driven talent management
At a recent roundtable, Oracle and Workforce Singapore shared the importance of reskilling employees for a resilient career journey.
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.