Malaysia wants local workers to fill jobs gap

The country’s HR Minister reassured local citizens will be given priority when it comes to any available job openings.
5 ways HR can prioritise L&D in times of change

In the face of disruptive change, these strategies can help employers optimise the value of their learning investments.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Leadership in an agile workforce

As we enter into a new era of work, leadership will have to evolve and adapt to an increasingly agile and mobile workforce.
Australia introduces pandemic leave payment

Victoria is the first state in Australia to provide financial support workers who need to be quarantined.
Digital transformation on the rise in the Philippines

Driven by wider digital transformation initiatives taken by local enterprises, the ICT market in the Philippines is set for continued growth in 2020.
Effective transformation requires talent, technology and time

Digital transformation needs to be a carefully thought-out process with an organisation’s people at the core, says Workday.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion

The Women in HR Technology sessions will celebrate leading female innovators and entrepreneurs.
Siemens to 140,000 employees: Where do you want to work?

For 2-3 days a week, Siemens employees are able to choose where they want to work, and it need not be home.
8 traits HR leaders need to succeed today

What are the leading characteristics of HR professionals at the most agile companies? Josh Bersin reveals 8 of them.
Japan wants workers to stay at home whenever possible

Japan’s economy minister also called on business leaders to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
Forget about purpose-driven organisations – it’s all about the money!

Laurence Smith argues that financial well-being for employees should be the key focus for organsiations.
WFH for Indian IT companies to continue through 2020

85% of the IT workforce in India have been working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 shifts to build workforce resilience

Deloitte’s Erica Volini explains why HR should take the lead in reinventing the workforce and ensuring organisational stability.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Explore data, platforms and ecosystems

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Turning crisis into opportunity: HR leaders, transform thyself

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
SMEs in ASEAN continue digital journey

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for businesses to accelerate their digital transformation.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Leaders, transform thyselves

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Josh Bersin: Communication is more important than ever

With organisations needing to improve their employee communications in the wake of COVID-19, Josh Bersin offers some tips.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: A new era of EX and Communication

A slew of world’s leading HR thought-leaders will be delving into a new era of HR and the workplace at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
Globalization Partners expands growth into Asia-Pacific

The company has launched a new Asia-Pacific revenue team and appointed Charles Ferguson as General Manager for the region.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Digital advisory boards go virtual

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Many risk being left behind by digitisation

If internet inequality is not adequately addressed, millions around the world could find themselves without a job, warned Microsoft president.
Small and medium-sized businesses struggling to stay afloat

From January to May 2020, more than one-quarter of businesses have closed down because of COVID-19, according to a new report.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Transform faster, get digital now

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Learn, share and experiment

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Developing a gig mindset

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Transparency breeds trust

In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
HR Tech Fest Asia Online 2020: What is the future of HR?

Join HR luminaries such as Dave Ulrich, Brian Sommer, Phil Fersht and Abhijit Bhaduri as they discuss the future of HR.
Singapore enters into technical recession

COVID-19 drove Singapore’s economy into a 41.2% contraction in the second quarter of 2020, as the government warns of a long recovery ahead.
The core purpose of HR beyond the pandemic

In helping employees embrace the new norms, HR leaders must remember they are here to build the people who build the business.