Breaking the corporate mould: The case of starting your career at a startup

Drawn to impact and agility, Chee Cui Xia chose the startup path early—and became the youngest Chief of Staff at her company.
The silent exodus? Is menopause costing APAC firms top female talent?

A silent challenge is driving top talent away—menopause. HeyVenus’ Christina Ang says it’s time organisations lead with empathy and strategy.
The universe of kindness: How doing good can unexpectedly boost your business

Kindness in business is not just good karma—it is a powerful strategy that builds trust, opens doors, and drives shared success.
Beyond traditional HR: Tetra Pak’s integrated strategy for people, sustainability, and innovation

With Lin Hong Ming at the helm, Tetra Pak is shaping a people-first strategy that fuels innovation and future-proofs its workforce.
Day 2 of HR Tech Asia 2025: Rethinking talent, work, and the human element

HR Tech Asia 2025 spotlighted empathy, agility, and purpose as key drivers of transformative talent strategies and future-ready workplaces.
The kindness advantage in hospitality: How Ovolo Hotels redefined hospitality during a crisis

When Girish Jhunjhnuwala reimagined hospitality, he proved that genuine kindness could transform crises into unforgettable brand loyalty.
Building a real culture of learning will move your company forward

A culture of learning is not a static achievement. The most successful organisations are those that see learning not as a cost, but as a long-term investment.
Day 1 of HR Tech Asia 2025: Building tech fluency and inclusive AI for the future of work

HR Tech Asia 2025 challenged HR leaders to rethink strategies amid AI disruption, digital acceleration, and changing workforce needs.
HR Tech Asia Awards 2025 honours Asia’s most outstanding HR leaders and innovators

Outstanding HR leaders and organisations across Asia were recognised for their achievements in innovation, inclusion, and sustainability at HR Tech Asia Awards 2025.
The wellbeing virtuous cycle

The business case for supporting employees’ wellbeing beyond the workplace.
From IBM to The Kyndryl Way: Inside a successful cultural transformation

Under CHRO Maryjo Charbonnier’s leadership, Kyndryl transformed from an IBM spin-off into a thriving, people-first technology powerhouse.
Final call: HR leaders to converge in Singapore for HR Tech Asia 2025

HR Tech Asia 2025 is days away—bringing transformative insights, bold strategies, and the region’s top HR minds to Singapore.
Reskilling at speed: How organisations can keep pace with AI-driven change

With AI accelerating change, Workday’s Fabio Tiviti explains how a skills-based approach helps organisations drive agility, productivity, and long-term success.
Inside UNIQLO Singapore’s plan to win the retail talent war

At UNIQLO Singapore, Juliana Tan champions digital innovation and inclusive talent development to meet the demands of modern retail.
Organisational design: How HR can solve the talent problems of tomorrow

As key leaders, CHROs must build a resilient organisational design to drive adaptability through targeted talent strategies.
From stage to strategy: How theatre inspires leadership and innovation in business

Leadership and organisational development gain fresh inspiration as Just Add Water’s Jeremy Sturt unveils transformative lessons from the theatre world.
AI is here—but skills will shape the future of work

Workday’s Fabio Tiviti discusses the growing role of AI agents and why human skills are essential for workforce transformation.
Shaping tomorrow’s workplace: Worktech Excellence track to lead conversations at HR Tech Asia 2025

HR Tech Asia 2025’s Worktech Excellence track explores how technology, space, and culture converge to shape the future of work.
The Trump tariffs, a recession and the economy. What does HR do now?

Concerns about inflation and a recession have skyrocketed since the tariffs were announced. Peter Cappelli of The Warton School advises leaders on what to tell employees.
Quantifying the unseen: Menopause and its impact in the APAC workplace

Ignoring menopause in the workplace risks losing experienced female leaders, disrupting knowledge transfer, and weakening innovation—jeopardising long-term organisational resilience.
Beyond soft skills: Why human connection is the future of work

From redefining communication as a power skill to championing courageous conversations, Dr Damini Chawla unveils strategies for human-centric workplaces.
Lead like a girl – Turning pain into purpose

From vulnerability to resilience, the final part of Avi Liran’s article explores how adversity can fuel growth, transform challenges into strengths, and inspire change.
Developing middle managers: How HR can support these overworked leaders

Today’s middle managers are facing unprecedented challenges that threaten both their effectiveness and wellbeing.
Leading and living vibrantly at Haleon

Haleon’s culture of wellbeing empowers employees to thrive, blending personal fulfilment and professional growth through a people-first approach.
Building stronger teams through human-centric communication

Dr Damini Chawla’s journey from clinical dentistry to communication coaching reveals the transformative power of empathy in leadership.
HR Tech Asia 2025: Transforming C-Suite leadership for tomorrow’s workforce

Elevate leadership at HR Tech Asia 2025, where the C-Suite Leadership track focuses on aligning strategy, collaboration, and impact.
HR of the future: Spotify, Fiskars on how to drive digital transformation

HR leaders are predicted to be the ones shaping digital transformation. Here’s how executives from Spotify and Fiskars are preparing for 2030 and beyond.
Verbal strategies for leaders: Cultivating psychological safety in teams

Leaders play a pivotal role in fostering psychological safety, where team members feel confident to speak up, collaborate, and innovate.
DE&I in Asia-Pacific: Will US policy rollbacks reshape workplaces?

As DE&I policies face setbacks in the US, organisations in Asia-Pacific must decide whether to follow suit or strengthen inclusivity efforts.
Josh Bersin explains: A strategy that breaks down workplace silos

According to the industry analyst, embedding AI into organisations can help dismantle silos by facilitating cross-functional collaboration.