“We’re not called HR. We’re called People and Communities”

For a fast-moving technology company like Cisco, digital transformation has come fast and furious. So has their HR transformation.
Asia has highest level of Employee Engagement

Asia has the highest level of employee engagement globally as three of its countries took up top three spots in the Employee Engagement Score.
Approaching people transformation with a disruptive mindset

Transformation is the response to both customer and competition, and companies are best served when they create their strategy proactively, not reactively.
Why introverts struggle to climb the corporate ladder

Introverts can bring diversity of thought to organizations, but they’re under-represented in the ranks of many business leadership.
What makes people ‘stick around’ at Shell?

Recently ranked third in Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2020, it’s no wonder the people at Shell have little reason to leave the company.
People Deal: Cisco’s promise to its people

Cisco topped the list in the authoritative Great Place to Work survey. What makes them such a great place to work in? It’s the company’s promise to its people.
Game on: How to engage employees using Gamification

The term “gamification” has been around for a long time. But companies today are still reluctant and unclear on how to engage their employees using it.
How HR can improve the remote-worker experience?

With flexible working becoming a trend, it has given rise to the number of people working remotely. What can companies do to help them work better?
Four-day work week “damaging” for jobs

While the idea of a four-day work week is catching up among businesses, Australian Industry Group Chief Innes Willoxa believes it can be damaging for jobs.
Shell: A firm believer in pushing Asian talent

As a human resources expert for more than 30 years, Leslie Hayward has always been a big supporter of representing local talent at oil & gas giant Shell.
Putting ‘human’ back into Human Resources

As jobs are getting increasingly digitalised and automated, employers must also change the way they see employee engagement and experience.
More Japan government officials moonlighting

Japanese officials have long been strictly forbidden from taking on second jobs. But not anymore, as the government looks to relieve labour shortages.
Two Cents: Mind the Gender Pay Gap

Women are still earning less than men in today’s workforce. But why is that so in the diverse and inclusive society we claim we are?
Culture from every angle
O.C. Tanner’s second annual Global Culture Report offers a holistic view of the modern workplace as it sits within the global economy and society at large.
HRM Five: How to manage (and prevent) office politics

Like it or not, office politics are part and parcel of work. But what can we do to better manage or better still, avoid it?
Japanese feel ‘intense stress’ from working with foreigners

Japanese managers are experiencing “intense stress” in working with foreign employees and are willing to quit their job because of that.
Top employee benefits to look out for in 2020

With the rising Millennial and Gen Z workforce, employers are coming up with game changing employee benefits to cater to their lifestyles.
What trends will dominate HR tech in 2020?

HR Tech columnist Steve Boese looks into the crystal ball to see what are the latest trends that will dominate HR technology in 2020.
The gift that gives back this Christmas

Microsoft and PayPal are two companies that have decided to give their employees something very precious this festive season – time.
Looking back at 2019: HRM Asia’s biggest features

From exclusive case studies to the biggest HR interviews, here are five of the favourite pieces that caught readers’ eyes throughout the year of 2019.
Five of the Best: Leadership Development Providers

HRM Asia presents five of the best Leadership Development providers, offering best-in-class programmes to organisations in Southeast Asia.
Dressing down proving a smart move at Sumitomo Mitsui

Bankers at Japan’s second largest bank are now allowed to wear jeans, shorts and sneakers to compete with cool fintechs.
Readers Choice 2019: Best HR Tech – Expense Management System

Times Software was the winner of the Gold Trophy for Best HR Tech – Expense Management System at the 2019 Readers Choice Awards
Two Cents: Do you have to be a bully to run a tech firm?

Accusations of bullying from Razer’s founder and CEO drag tech startups into the spotlight yet again for the way they treats employees.
DHL regional football tournament: “It’s like hosting our own World Cup”

More than 1,000 employees were flown into Singapore representing 23 countries for DHL’s football tournament.
Introducing R “Ray” Wang: The ultimate Silicon Valley insider

Silicon Valley business analyst , best-selling author, and technology commentator R “Ray” Wang is set to join the lineup for HR Tech Festival Asia 2020.
HRM Five: Tips on successful employee retention

Employee retention is set to be the main challenge for employers in the new year. Here are some tips on how you can retain your best talents.
FACEBOOK: Connecting people with five core values

At the social media platform, employees share in a strong belief that the work that they do connects and improves the lives of others.
Sleep at work: the question keeping staff up at night

Sleeping at work tends to be frowned upon. But studies have shown there are many benefits in allowing employees to take short naps at work.
HR Fest Awards: Nominations now open

The HR Fest Awards are back again for 2020, with nominations across open between now and January 17.