Leadership - HRM Asia

The voice of HR in APAC: How a HR leader is pushing the people agenda

HR is embarking on a new journey to promote fairer and more progressive people policies in APAC, says Low Peck Kem, the new President of APFHRM.

The unifying power of purpose across generations

Rachele Focardi, Founder of XYZ@Work, explores the post-pandemic impact of purpose on uniting generations and driving positive change.

Reinoud Ottervanger takes on new role in Heineken Singapore

Ottervanger will be responsible for the overall management of Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore’s strategic and operational functions.

AI’s dual impact on Singapore’s HR landscape

While many HR leaders are already leveraging on AI, many reserve concerns over the ethical use of AI in their industry.

The next STEP in career journey for Singapore’s mid-career professionals

A new mentorship and training programme from Citi Singapore aims to develop diverse and talented candidates who may not have experience in banking.

Japan pushing for more inclusive corporate leadership

While there has been an improvement in gender diversity, the government is pushing for more listed organisations to embrace gender diversity.

The biggest factor shaping organisations? Culture and people

Organisational culture remains the biggest factor in raising financial performance and engaging employees within the workplace.

Mike Ng named as OCBC’s first Chief Sustainability Officer

The creation of the Group CSO role highlights OCBC’s focus on sustainability, a key pillar of its corporate strategy.

RTO mandates do not improve productivity. Here’s what does

In a “forced” hybrid work era, trust and culture outweigh work locations in driving employee productivity, according to i4cp.

Elevating HR leadership: Leading change with impact

RS’ Laura Gui shares insights on HR leadership as a driver of business transformation and change management.

Putting sustainability into action: CHROs driving ESG in the workplace

Joanne Flinn, Chairwoman of the ESG Institute, discusses how CHROs can play a practical and strategic role in driving sustainability.

How to build a future-growth and resilient organisation

Organisations can drive future growth by identifying trends and opportunities, says HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 speaker Go Ashokh Menon.

Creating fair workplace opportunities for women in tech

Creating a workplace where all employees can bring their true and authentic selves to work is the goal of a Samsung Electronics DE&I leader.

Sustainability remains an afterthought in boardrooms

Standardising further education, diversifying directors, and prioritising ESG in the boardroom are essential to enhancing progress on sustainability.

HR leaders take wait-and-see approach to generative AI

While more HR leaders are exploring its potential use cases, only a small number have already implemented generative AI in their organisations.

CEO pay is continuing to skyrocket: Do employees care?

While CEOs and their salaries are rising in recent times, should employees and, in turn the general public, be paying attention to how much they earn?

Spotting red flags that point to a toxic workplace

Besides being able to identify signs of toxicity, young professionals should also participate in open conversations to strengthen their career paths.

The toxic effect of being overly nice at work

A culture of niceness within the workplace where an overflow of positive feedback lacking honesty and constructive content can affect employees adversely.

How CHROs can shape organisational and workforce transformation

HRM Asia’s CHRO Series will provide key insights for HR and business leaders in South-East Asia to develop their people strategies for 2024.

Asia-Pacific sees emergence of Green Collar workforce

Decarbonisation in Asia-Pacific is fuelling a Green Collar workforce, supporting a US$47 trillion economy boost and the creation of 180 million jobs.

Embarking on a journey of inspiration at work with AI and the metaverse

Arthur Carmazzi, a keynote speaker at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, highlights the possibilities that AI and the metaverse can offer in the world of work.

Low Peck Kem named President of APFHRM

Low will help the Asia-Pacific Federation of Human Resources Management (APFHRM) propel the HR industry forward in Asia and beyond.

Wong Yang-Sheng leads HR for Standard Chartered Singapore

In his new role, Wong is tasked to drive talent development and shape a future-ready workforce in Singapore’s banking industry.

Driving digital transformation with empathetic leadership

Andy Sim, Vice President and Managing Director, Singapore, Dell Technologies, highlights the key role leaders play in driving organisational change.

Driving successful employee engagement in a hybrid world

Kris Wadia, CEO of Humanized Leadership, will be at HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 to discuss key people strategies organisations can deploy for hybrid work.