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Sony promotes Hiroki Totoki to President

Totoki’s appointment as President highlights his expertise in driving growth through business diversification and strategy planning.

Australia aims to create diverse female leadership in the workplace

The Women of Colour Executive Leadership Programme is launched to help diverse women advance their careers.

Why your organisation should be prioritising DE&I

A failure to focus on DE&I lowers organisations’ standing among consumers and make them a less attractive proposition for employees.

Microsoft Japan makes key leadership appointment

Miki Tsusaka has been named as the new President of Microsoft Japan and will lead key initiatives for Microsoft in Japan.

Philipp Kandal named as Chief Product Officer of Grab

Tasked with leading Grab’s product innovations, Kandal will also continue to lead Geo, Grab’s vertical that powers location-based intelligence and services.

Workplace models play a crucial role in success

To ensure the success of an organisation, leadership skills and effectiveness must evolve along with their workforce, a survey finds.

Lexus chief Koji Sato to take over as CEO of Toyota

Akio Toyoda, who oversaw the rise of the Japanese car manufacturer to become one of the world’s leading automakers, will be replaced by Sato.

Creating a successful approach to flexible work

In this special report, HRM Asia spoke to organisations on the key strategies that will make flexible work successful in 2023.

The role of the CHRO in a post-pandemic era

Steve Wood, Vice President, APJ, Aruba, highlights three ways CHROs can tap into the enterprise network for a stronger HR approach in 2023.

Fostering a culture of sustainability starts with your people

Nathalie Huynh, Country HR Director, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Schneider Electric, highlights why organisations should prioritise sustainability in 2023.

What’s keeping CEOs in APAC up at night?

Business leaders are looking to redefine their priorities to focus on maximising value while driving profits in today’s challenging marketplace.

How to embrace diverse personalities and values in the workplace

Diversity is commonly understood to refer to visible differences, but it encompasses a much broader range of characteristics within the workplace.

Engage and retain frontline employees by improving EX

Frontline employees who feel a sense of belonging are less likely to resign, underscoring the importance of meeting their needs and preferences.

PropertyGuru names Disha Goenka Das as CMO

Her responsibilities as CMO include brand strategy, corporate communications, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

CTW increases focus on ESG and sustainability

Richard Thompson has been appointed as the company’s Global Head of ESG and Employee Experience.

Leung Cheong Tai joins Kantar as CEO of Insight APAC business

Moving from GfK to Kantar, Leung will focus on leading Kantar’s regional team to develop relationships with its new and existing partners.

People-centric approach underpins SABIC’s work culture

Abdulaziz Al-Oudan, EVP, Corporate Human Resources, SABIC, discusses the initiatives that make SABIC an employer of choice.

What can organisations learn from the mistakes employees make?

Henley Business School’s Professor Ben Laker highlights how organisations can foster a culture of learning through embracing mistakes.

How Netflix’s Co-Founder keeps his work-life balance in check

Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix, considers his greatest achievement as spending Tuesday evenings with his wife, despite his hectic schedule.

Josh Bersin: Let’s talk about layoffs and how to handle them

Josh Bersin discusses how organisations can manage layoffs more effectively, even in uncertain economic times.

What’s keeping HR leaders up at night?

While recruiting and retention remain HR leaders’ top focus, there have been some shifts in other areas, a survey from Human Resource Executive has found.

Sustainable growth a key focus for companies in South Korea

The CEOs of POSCO Group, KT and Samsung SDI identified strengthening social responsibilities and securing competitiveness as their focus for 2023.

Patrick Graham appointed as CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau

The appointment of Graham highlights Manulife’s commitment to Hong Kong and Macau and the company’s ambitions in the region.

Creating a healthier, happier and more productive workplace in 2023

Improvements to hybrid work and workplaces adding social aspects to bring people together are some of the workplace trends that can be expected in 2023.