The steward leader: How HR can drive purpose and profit in 2025 and beyond

As work undergoes rapid transformation, HR leaders must rethink leadership. Enter Steward Leadership—a model bridging purpose, profit, and sustainability.
Technology is the key to employees’ wellbeing at today’s workplace

The magic (and productivity) happens when technology and wellbeing come together.
Breaking the silence: Why migraines must be part of workplace inclusion strategies

Workplace inclusion must evolve to support invisible conditions like migraines, as AbbVie’s Peggy Wu underscores their widespread impact on employees.
Flexible work conditions help overqualified employees achieve work-life balance

Overqualified employees thrive with flexible work arrangements, leading to better work-life balance and stronger family support, new research reveals.
The rising heat: A new challenge for South-East Asia’s workforce

Extreme heat affects more than physical health—it heightens mental stress, reduces focus, and increases workplace accidents across industries.
Singapore’s workforce brims with optimism while Hong Kong’s faces uncertainty, MDRi survey reveals

Health and financial stability dominate priorities in Singapore and Hong Kong, with happiness metrics highlighting generational and economic disparities for 2025.
Employee vitality key to talent retention amidst Singapore’s skills shortage

High-vitality employees report greater job satisfaction, engagement, and productivity, highlighting vitality as a game-changer for Singapore’s competitive talent landscape.
Balancing ethics and productivity in return-to-work processes

Navigating the return-to-work process after mental health leave reveals ethical dilemmas and conflicting goals among key stakeholders.
Prioritising employee’s health and wellness – A smart investment for the future of work

Employee health and wellness are no longer perks but vital strategies for boosting productivity, attracting talent, and ensuring business success.
Navigating the rising tide: Managing employee health benefits in the Philippines

Amid surging medical inflation in the Philippines, organisations are rethinking employee health benefits to tackle rising costs effectively.
CHRO Philippines: Transforming HR strategies for growth and innovation

Join top HR leaders at CHRO Philippines this February to explore innovative strategies shaping the future of work.
Unmasking toxic leadership – Why organisations can no longer turn a blind eye

Toxic leadership and a culture of overwork are increasingly jeopardising employee wellbeing—forcing organisations to reassess their approach to workplace health.
The surprising power of employee choice in workplace wellness

Dr Caroline Burns of Workplace Revolution highlights how empowering employees with choices in wellness can transform organisational culture and productivity.
APAC HR leaders prioritise talent, technology, and wellbeing

HR leaders in Asia-Pacific are revolutionising workplaces by addressing talent challenges, embracing technology, and prioritising human-centred strategies.
Seven key HR and workplace trends for 2025

H3 HR Advisors’ 2025 Workplace Trends Report highlights seven critical shifts reshaping the future of work, from hybrid models to AI adoption and mental health support.
Asia HR Leaders Spotlight: Babu Jose Kalliath of Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk’s Babu Jose Kalliath shares insights into workforce transformation, employee wellbeing, and his goals for 2025.
HRM Magazine Asia Q4 2024 issue is now available

HRM Magazine Asia’s Q4 issue explores transformative HR trends, leadership insights, and workplace innovations shaping the future of work.
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.
How leaders can foster year-round mental health conversations

Fostering year-round mental health conversations empowers organisations to build supportive, resilient workplaces where employees thrive personally and professionally.
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.
Japan clamps down on debilitating overworked culture

If passed, a proposed new bill will mandate employers to ensure that their employees do not work for 14 consecutive days or more.
Leading from the front: First-of-its-kind mental health first aid for CEOs

CEOs set the tone and culture of the organisations they lead, yet not many know how to be proactive role models on mental wellbeing.
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.
AI therapy: Bridging the workplace mental health gap

Although employers are paying more attention to employee mental health, they can leverage AI to do more, writes Sarah Poh of The Therapy Platform.
How SIAEC’s total rewards strategy is meeting diverse employee needs

To ensure long-term sustainability, initiatives addressing employee needs are also aligned with SIAEC’s organisational priorities.
Empowering talent: Innovating with skilled-based compensation

To attract and retain top talent, GlobalFoundries is proactively responding to the evolving needs and expectations of their employees.
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.
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.