Culture and digital transformation on show at CHRO Series Singapore

The fourth installment of CHRO Series in Singapore took place at the Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel on November 13.
Spy agency lauded for empowering social mobility

Surprises all round as Britain’s overseas secret service named as a key employer driving social mobility in the UK.
Public workers in Rome strike across the city

The Italian capital was hit by multiple public sector strike actions, as trade unionists continue their fight against the new Mayor.
Five of the Best: HR Information Systems

HRM Asia presents five of the best HR Information Systems currently helping organisations administer HR processes, while keeping employees engaged.
Here’s why McDonald’s turmoil may also be an HR opportunity

A new CHRO could seize the chance to address the sexual harassment allegations suddenly plaguing the company.
Is your office space geared up for tech talent?

Digital and tech skills are in hot demand across all industries, so you need to make sure you have built a workplace for them to be at their best.
How to make the most of the rest of 2019

There is now just over one calendar months left of the decade. US-based thought leader Jason Averbook has these 10 suggestions for making the most of them.
Cathay Pacific changes course on its workforce

The Hong Kong-based airline is offering free economy class tickets to boost morale among employees who suffered during the political protests.
CHRO Series Indonesia: Photo gallery

See all the photos from HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Indonesia, which took place at the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, on October 25
CHRO Series Indonesia: Manpower Minister unveils national skills plan

Outgoing Minister for Manpower. M Hanif Dhakiri delivered the keynote address at HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Indonesia on October 25
How tech is giving rise to the “Super Job”

The fast-emerging confluence of work and artificial intelligence means a manager’s role may never be the same again.
Trust in organisations: Back to the basics

Deddi Tedjakumara, Executive Director of the Prasetiya Mulya Executive Learning Institute, says it’s time for organisations to focus on building trust.
Turning employee learning into a sport

As senior director of event operations at Singapore Sports Hub, Mitch Seeto makes sure his staff hit global standards through constant learning.
CHRO Series Indonesia: Sold out event to welcome Manpower Minister

The in-depth exploration of strategic HR issues in Southeast Asia’s most populous nation will see a full house at the Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta.
Marriott: Building pride within the workforce

In a global initiative, Marriott International’s staff are now being trained to recognise and reported suspected incidents of human trafficking.
New Hong Kong union: ‘’You need to be bold to speak up’’

The founders of a banking trade union set up in Hong Kong to protect workers talk to HRM Asia about why they set up the group up and its future plans.
A CEO who thinks like a Chief HR Officer

Sheldon Yellen is big on engaging with his 9,200 employees so he gives them all hand-written birthday cards, every year.
The HR behind Marriott’s $13 billion Starwood merger

David Rodriguez was named HR Executive of the Year, in part for his work with Marriott’s massive integration with Starwood Resorts.
Two Cents: How close are we to a four-day working week?

Working four days a week has been trialled and tested in many countries, governments and companies with mixed results.
CHRO Series Malaysia: Advancing future-workforce development

HRM Asia’s celebrated CHRO Series of interactive workshops for highly strategic workforce leaders will take place in Malaysia for the first time in 2019.
Marriott International: Employee wellbeing at the heart

David Rodriguez, Marriott International’s global Chief HR Officer, shares some of the insights behind the company’s 700,000-strong workforce.
Jason Averbook: Who really owns the digital strategy?

Industry analyst Jason Averbook is urging Chief HR Officers to step in take ownership of digital transformation strategies within their organisations.
Marcus Buckingham: Nine lies that HR should stop believing

Marcus Buckingham has told delegates to the HR Tech Conference and Exposition to stop fooling themselves around nine long-held myths.
HRM Five: Why emotional intelligence is a vital metric for hirers

This week’s HRM Five is guest-written by Professor Aarti Ramaswami, a senior academic with the ESSEC Business School in Asia-Pacific.
Five HR lessons from Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran

Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran has told the HR Technology Conference and Exposition about five key business principles that have guided her success.
Beautiful people having less luck with jobs and salaries

Victoria’s Secret models don’t make the cut all the time! According to new research, average Jane is having her day more often.
Josh Bersin: Untangling the HR technology market

The global analyst was a keynote presenter at HR Technology Conference this week, showcasing some of the biggest opportunities in HR technology.
Verizon Media’s “Career Marketplace” in action

Verizon Media’s Vice President of Talent shares an example of the company’s transparent and talent-focused career development framework.
Work emails may reveal more than an employee survey

New technology analyses messages to look for how people write to each other rather than what they actually write.
It’s hard to do anything without talented people

Chief People Officer at Workday Ashley Goldsmith explains how important it is to attract and keep the right people for the success of an organisation.