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.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Update your values for today’s world

In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Sumser: HR does not have all the answers – and that is ok!

While organisations are trying to plot their way around COVID-19, it is clear that nobody has a complete understanding of the situation.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Start with Purpose

In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Managing the new ‘blended’ workforce

During the pandemic, HR leaders are doing double duty looking after remote and on-site employees. Here’s how to make it all work.
Citi’s people form the cornerstone of its L&D approach

Citi’s Aditi Mahadevan tells HRM Asia how virtualisation is reshaping its L&D strategy, as the bank looks to be more diversified and inclusive.
Indonesian SMEs face obstacles in digitisation drive

Infrastructure and cost issues are hindering the efforts of SMEs trying to go digital, said the Indonesian government.
Averbook: 7 must-haves in your crisis communication plan

In terms of crisis, communication is key for any organisation and HR needs to own and drive the process, writes Jason Averbook.
At CDL, it’s about building an engaged, future-ready workforce

EXCLUSIVE: For City Developments Limited (CDL), it’s not just about developing large scale buildings around the world, but the people behind its success.
Fujitsu offers 3 core principles for remote working

Under a new ‘Work Life Shift’ programme, the company’s Japanese workforce of 80,000 will work remotely whenever possible.
SMEs in Indonesia set to play bigger role in business supply chain

A national programme will raise the profile of SMEs in Indonesia, while reducing the country’s reliance on imports.
Who is leading your transition to remote working?

Deloitte South-East Asia’s Indranil Roy discusses the driving forces behind remote working, and how employees are being impacted.
Digital transformation key for small businesses in ASEAN

Despite an expected drop in revenue because of COVID-19, investment in technology tops priority for ASEAN businesses in 2020, a new survey reported.
Asia-Pacific top destination for global business expansion

A new CFO survey found that many businesses remain bullish despite the negative impact of COVID-19.
3 policies to set Asia on road to recovery

Close coordination between monetary and fiscal policy, resource allocation and addressing inequalities are key for COVID-19 recovery.
Bersin: 8 positives from the pandemic for HR leaders

Despite the gloom that is caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some positives to be taken out of it, says Josh Bersin.
COVID-19 halts business operations in Vietnam

More than 29,000 businesses have had to suspend operations in Vietnam in the first half of 2020, reported the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Indian IT giants ponder WFH strategies

TCS is advocating to make WFH permanent, while Infosys prefers to explore a hybrid model of home and the office.
Boese: 4 questions for business agility

Steve Boese explores business/HR agility by suggesting four questions you can ask of your HR function to seek more agile approaches to your work.
Averbook: Are you listening to the signals?

In today’s world and current climate, it’s more important than ever for HR to listen to signals from the industry and its people.
Google steps up recovery efforts in Asia

The tech giant is helping COVID-19 recovery efforts in Asia-Pacific, including expanding direct support for small businesses.
It is time to reset your employee experience strategy

In a new world of work, the employee experience is key to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining talent.