Harnessing innovation in L&D to build a competitive workforce
Organisations must embrace transformative learning strategies to close skills gaps, empower employees, and ensure success in the evolving business landscape.
Four strategic priorities to unlock HR leaders’ potential in 2025
To meet CHRO priorities for 2025, HR must leverage tech, foster a data-driven approach, and cultivate a culture of innovation and adaptability.
HR 2025: The human touch in the digital age
The first of a two-part series explores how HR leaders are navigating global shifts, blending technology with empathy to drive innovation, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Flexible work, top priority for employees in Singapore
Talent retention and attraction remain critical challenges as employers prioritise flexible work, skills-based hiring, and employee wellbeing in 2025.
Why early detection of workplace distress is a game-changer for HR
Stephanie Cruz advocates proactive mental health training, urging HR leaders to equip managers with tools for empathetic, human-centred workplace support.
From AI to employee wellbeing: ADP reveals HR priorities for 2025
As organisations prepare for 2025, ADP highlights key HR trends, with a focus on employee wellbeing, skills development, and AI regulations.
For Gen Z, hybrid work isn’t just a vibe—it’s a call for companies to listen
Mark Dixon of International Workplace Group stresses that organisations must adapt to Gen Z’s hybrid work expectations to attract top talent.
Modernising HR processes in an AI-driven world
Inchcape’s Wendy Foong outlines the organisation’s successful enhancement of its HR operating model, in step with its digital transformation plans.
Gen Z employees in the Philippines seek purpose and prosperity
Filipino Gen Z employees prioritise financial security, family support, and societal impact, reflecting a blend of pragmatism and purpose-driven goals.
Leveraging your workforce strategy: Understanding your talent needs
The rise of the blended workforce is reshaping talent strategies, requiring new rules to manage freelancers and employees effectively.
Redefining leadership: Multiculturalism and flexibility
Effective leadership demands inclusivity, adaptability, and multicultural understanding to navigate diverse teams and evolving workplace dynamics.
Is Singapore ready for a four-day workweek?
Kadence’s Dave Cairns highlights global successes as employers in Singapore grapple with four-day workweek challenges.
Tips for better succession planning: 7 common pitfalls to avoid
Building leadership pipelines is not one-size-fits-all—avoid these seven common pitfalls, especially if you are just starting out.
How Asia-Pacific is embracing remote hiring for global talent
Barbara Matthews, Chief People Officer at Remote, shares how APAC organisations are redefining hiring strategies to build cross-border teams.
Aligning profitability with purpose: How APBS is inspiring a better world
At Asia-Pacific Breweries Singapore, fostering inclusivity and creating positive social impact beyond business operations is a priority.
Harnessing AI for a people-first approach to customer experience
As AI becomes integral to organisations, redefining roles to foster human-AI collaboration is crucial, says Angie Tay, Group COO and EVP of TDCX.
Toxicity alert: Identifying classic signs of toxic behaviour in the workplace
If you have always suspected that you might be infected by toxic behaviour at work, here’s a list of toxic behaviours to look out for.
The best of both worlds: Why inclusive leave policies matter
Organisations like Telstra and OMRON are innovating their benefits strategies to address the increasingly varied needs of working parents.
RTO mandate is not to drive voluntary turnover, says Amazon CEO
The call for employees to return to office is to strengthen Amazon’s culture and not to force employees out, CEO Andy Jassy insists.
A four-day workweek? It’s not happening, say Singapore’s employers
An overwhelming majority of employers have rejected the notion of a four-day workweek, citing reasons like cost and loss of productivity.
Singapore’s AI growth: A game changer for talent management
The People Decoder’s Ksther Lim highlights Singapore’s rise as an AI hub, offering transformative opportunities for HR and talent management.
CHROs, here are five opportunities to lead the future of work
Over 90% of CEOs say HR should shape future work strategies, yet many organisations underutilise HR’s potential in workplace evolution amid AI growth.
Building a culture of respect: Creating an inclusive work environment
Generali Hong Kong’s CEO highlights how the organisation has proactively taken steps to cultivate an inclusive working environment.
Return to office or face the sack, Starbucks employees told
Starting in January, corporate employees who fail to be in the office at least three days a week risk losing their jobs.
Smart tech and positive culture drives Canon’s workplace success
Canon Singapore’s Norman Ayob stresses that a people-centric work culture is key to retaining talent and driving organisational success.
Sustaining employee passion with job crafting
Job crafting empowers employees to shape tasks and goals, boosting engagement, satisfaction, and overall performance through sustained passion.
Grab employees told to return to office five days a week
Returning to a five-day work week aligns with Grab’s goals to do more for their mission and drive faster growth, says CEO Anthony Tan.
SHRI inspires shared responsibility via Hearts & Hands
SHRI’S new CSR initiative aims to build a legacy of positive change where shared responsibility is a cornerstone of sustainable success.
Cultivating psychological safety at work: Why Asia struggles to do it
Unlike their Western counterparts, Asian employees are less likely to speak up at work, even if doing so is beneficial to their organisation.
How Go-Ahead Singapore empowers its senior workforce
Go-Ahead Singapore is supporting senior employees with technology, wellness initiatives and flexible work opportunities.