HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What’s happening on Day 3
Day 3 will feature speakers such as Brian Sommer and John Sumser, as well as the winners of HR Tech PitchFest 2020.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Navigating the future of work and HR
How organisations can successfully navigate a new era of HR and the workplace was one of the most keenly discussed topics on Day 1.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Displaying agility and flexibility to thrive beyond the pandemic
In planning their recovery from the pandemic, what are some of the key characteristics that organisations should be demonstrating?
Productivity, pandemic and HR (Today’s different world of HR)
This is the time for HR to re-imagine what it can be and how it can deliver outsized value even in the face of such radical change.
HR Fest Awards 2020 celebrates the best of HR
The judges of HR Fest Awards 2020 provide some insights into how this year’s winners were chosen.
New jobs bill in Indonesia comes under scrutiny
Critics say that the proposed bill will cut severance benefits and revise rules on outsourcing, while having a negative impact on the environment.
Apple CEO Tim Cook believes remote working is here to stay
Apple employees have been working remotely since the start of the pandemic and CEO Tim Cook has been impressed by how they adapted to it.
Averbook: Employee engagement is hard; how to overcome that
What does the workforce expect and need in order to feel engaged, and have these expectations changed in 2020?
Bersin: 3 ways to move beyond D&I and foster belonging at work
Are you recognising and appreciating the contributions of your employees, and do they feel like they belong in the organisation?
How to better engage in a new world of online learning
Abhijit Bhaduri highlights why organisations need to rethink online learning as they look to better engage with employees.
Global solution providers to illuminate HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020
An exciting line-up of global solutions providers will share their insights and knowledge at the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
Two Cents: The need for speed and agility in the new world of work
It is now a matter of ‘be agile or die’ in the post COVID-19 world. How can organisations make sure they adapt to the new normal?
Workers need to return to the office, says WHO
The European chief of the WHO have urged workers to shed their fear of returning to the workplace, saying it is an inevitable development.
Sumser: Fighting bias through data-driven software development
John Sumser explains why data-driven reduction of bias can lead to better decision-making.
Indonesia faces uncertain economic recovery
Consumer sentiment continues to be downbeat as South-East Asia’s largest economy struggles with the financial impact of COVID-19.
Tata Communications wants to create a connected digital experience
Speaking to HRM Asia, Tata Communications’ Andrew Yeong details how the company is approaching the journey to digital transformation.
Prudential helps organisations build employee-first culture
The company is also introducing a new Group Early Critical Illness coverage this month, which is designed to provide payout for early stage critical illnesses.
Working from home is a negative, says Netflix
Even though the video streaming service provider has told its employees to stay at home, Netflix’s CEO clearly does not favour remote working.
Q&A with HR Tech influencer: Brian Sommer
The consultant and author advises caution in evaluating the influx of HR tools flooding the market right now.
3 ways you can inspire trust and boost empathy
These methods will help HR leaders address transparency and empathy gaps with the workforce, especially when change is the only reliable constant.
Indian conglomerate makes remote working permanent
From September 1, all sales employees under the group’s companies will work from home permanently.
What is the cost of working from home?
With workers staying at home because of the pandemic, the financial hit to Sydney’s central business district comes at a cost of AUD$10 billion.
Samsung Electronics tests feasibility of remote working
Beginning this September, some Samsung workers based in South Korea will begin to work from home, as part of a pilot programme.
4 new imperatives for an inclusive workforce
HR should focus on these areas to drive consistent and measurable improvement in D&I, says HR Tech Influencer Anne Fulton.
Thinking about reopening? 7 considerations for HR
Here are 7 things that employers need to think about before returning to workplaces in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic.
Averbook: 5 radical resets for our new world of work
HR thought leader Jason Averbook shares how the radical disruption of 2020 has forced five resets in the world of work.
Q&A with HR Tech influencer: Dave Ulrich
The speaker, author and professor shares his outlook on the pandemic’s impact on HR Tech. Ulrich will also be a keynote speaker at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
Keeping companies and their employees agile and responsive in Singapore
WSG has continued to help mid-career employees in Singapore transition to new careers.
South Korean firms continue work-from-home policies
As South Korea grapples with a second COVID-19 wave, many companies are having to make remote working a priority.
Bersin: 3 reasons we should not get rid of employee surveys
Feedback from employees is now more important than ever as organisations explore what works or not for their business.