Singapore tops Asia-Pacific for taking—and actually using—it’s annual leave
If it feels like half your colleagues are out of office at any given moment, the data says you are not imagining it.
Purpose, pay and AI pressures redefine talent expectations in Singapore finance sector
New ACCA findings reveal finance professionals in Singapore are balancing AI optimism with rising concerns around wellbeing, purpose, and progression.
When success turns hollow: Why HR must pay attention to leaders’ internal alignment
Nancy Ho warns that beyond burnout, a subtler leadership crisis is emerging—successful executives feeling internally disconnected despite results.
The benefits are there. So why aren’t employees using them?
Low uptake of mental health benefits across Asia points to cultural and trust challenges rather than access, according to Howden’s Dr Maria S Suva.
Growing together: Why offices in Singapore are farming their way to better culture
Grobrix is transforming offices into urban farms, shifting employee engagement from passive perks to shared, hands-on experiences that build culture.
People first, then profits: The case for wellbeing as strategy
Wellbeing programmes often miss the mark because employees lack psychological safety, revealing a deeper gap between what organisations offer and what people truly need to thrive.
Europe ranks last in employee engagement. How can HR help?
The closing keynote panel at HR Tech Europe 2025 was (from left) Bo Vialle-Derksen, SyngularEdge; Uzair Qadeer, BBC; Wouter Hol, Netflix EMEA; Jodi Slomp, Mollie. (Photo credit: HR Executive) While I love to report on new HR technology for the sake of tech and innovation, the true reason any new platform or feature is invented […]
81,000 people shared their dreams for AI. Here’s what HR leaders owe them
Anthropic’s massive qualitative AI study, spanning 159 countries, reveals employees’ hopes and fears are more personal than HR leaders realise.
Productivity gains mask quiet crisis of employee disconnection, Intellect’s study shows
Despite rising productivity and mental wellbeing, employees are increasingly disengaged, staying in roles for stability but withholding discretionary effort.
Excellence without exhaustion: Why sustainable leadership requires the courage to “Speak Human”
For Dr Damini Chawla, burnout is not just exhaustion but a “soul cavity” forming when professional success drifts from personal alignment.
The CEO of your own wellbeing: Empowering employees through accountability and resilience
Rising uncertainty demands a new HR approach, says ITL’s Simon Thuc, who advocates building mental toughness across the workforce.
Rooted in support: Growing with our people through life’s milestones
In the spirit of International Women’s Day 2026’s “Give to Gain” theme, Quek Li Ling of Cathay United Bank highlights why supporting life stages strengthens organisations.
Employees in Singapore increasingly taking “snooze days” as sleep gap widens
Despite growing awareness of sleep’s health benefits, many employees in Singapore struggle to translate knowledge into consistent, restorative sleep habits.
From engagement to mindfulness: Why the real productivity crisis is invisible
Organisations chasing productivity often overlook a deeper crisis: disengaged minds, not inefficient systems, are undermining sustainable performance.
Malaysia expands employer duty of care to mental health under 2026 flexible work safety guide
Malaysia has expanded employer obligations under flexible work, mandating mental health and psychosocial risk assessments alongside physical safety checks.
Employees in Singapore still believe in workplace happiness, but burnout and stalled growth persist
Workplace happiness remains elusive for many employees in Singapore, with burnout and slow career progression dragging satisfaction below regional peers.
Why HR needs a ‘recovery layer’ for real AI transformation
With AI in the mix, employees are expected to adapt continuously, with little intentional design for psychological recovery.
The benefits breakpoint: Why Hong Kong’s HR leaders are moving from payer to partner
Howden’s Steven Luk warns that Hong Kong’s traditional benefits playbook is breaking down, pushing HR leaders towards more strategic, personalised models.
When experience quietly walks out the door: The hidden cost of the menopause taboo
Menopause is costing organisations more than turnover, says Menopause Asia’s Joanne Ho, as experienced women quietly scale back at midlife.
The rise of the ‘wellness-first’ corporate strategy in a multigenerational world
At the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, corporate wellness emerged as a strategic differentiator for employers embedding wellbeing into business and leadership.
Paradox Singapore: Redefining long-stay hospitality for the modern professional
Blending home-like comfort, wellness and convenience, Paradox Singapore transforms long-stay hospitality into a supportive environment for productivity and employee wellbeing.
StarHub at 25: Redefining wellbeing from a programme to a way of working
Tan Toi Chia shows how StarHub turns wellbeing into everyday work, embedding clarity, care, and connection into its culture.
The multi-stage career: Redefining longevity, purpose, and flexibility in the modern workforce
Low Peck Kem examines how organisations must rethink careers, flexibility, and leadership to engage Gen Z and thrive in a multigenerational workforce.
Workplace conflicts drive Japan’s surge in mental health compensation claims
Japan’s mental health crisis deepens as record-high employee compensation claims reveal persistent stress and harassment despite progress on curbing overwork.
Why time off may be the ultimate bonus for employee engagement
New research shows that rewarding employees with time off, rather than cash, makes them feel more valued, appreciated, and genuinely human.
Reskilling vs. replacement: Making the case for investing in people
Leaders stand on stages proclaiming that employees are their greatest asset in the AI era. Yet a lack of investment in reskilling often tells another story.
Singapore’s workforce battles burnout, highlighting need for stronger mental health support
Work-related stress affects roughly a third of Singapore’s workforce as the Ministry of Manpower pushes wider adoption of tools supporting mental wellbeing.
The soul of the machine: Why human-led AI is the future of work
HR can unlock AI’s potential without losing humanity, says Milieu Insight’s Juda Kanaprach, by balancing technology with empathy and insight.
When wellbeing moves to the boardroom: Rethinking leadership for sustainable performance
WorkWell Leaders’ Anthea Ong urges CEOs and boards to prioritise organisational wellbeing as new research confirms it is the strongest driver of performance.
Beyond disruption: How top CHROs are shaping the workforce of tomorrow
CHRO Series Singapore with Indeed unites HR leaders to tackle disruption, GenAI adoption, and strategies for building future-ready, resilient workforces.