Re(de)fining human intelligence in the digital world
Jacely Voon, General Manager of Human Capital with Fuji Xerox Singapore, says employers need to embrace new concepts of “Human Intelligence”
HR’s new imperative: the time to future-proof is now
PwC’s Rod Adams says new technology-based skills are impacting jobs throughout the world economy, from teachers to bankers to truck drivers.
GE adopts new contingent workforce model
The programme, centred in the US city of Detroit, has already improved the company’s early-development and diversity pipelines.
Three ways to make performance management less painful
A new report from HR technology analyst Josh Bersin and his team highlights three strategies for performance management in the digital era.
Five ways that leaders can facilitate successful change
We need to reimagine how we go about change, and enable leaders to develop a new mind-set and apply the right approaches.
Leadership and mentorship go together
In a corporate setting, a true leader — regardless of designation — will inspire people to unleash their true potential and achieve a shared vision.
Building learning agility across an organisation: The three Cs
Curiosity, connection, and contextualisation will help organisations to define and build learning agility, says Deddi Tedjakumara.
Accepting the inevitability of failure can help gender diversity
Women struggle to be visible at the workplace while avoiding backlash – thus breeding a culture where a fear of failure is persistent.
Flexibility as the key to HR technology implementation
Implementing an effective HR strategy for the future is more about its ability to adapt, than its value as a permanent solution, explains Stephanie Morton.
Anticipation and alignment at global beauty giant L’Oreal
Yenita Oktora from L’oreal’s HRD Consumer Division Asia-Pacific says good HR practices lie at the core of the company’s success.
Power Talks set to electrify Day Two of HR Festival Asia
A full schedule of short, sharp Power Talks is set to wow visitors to the HR Festival Asia expo on the final day of the event.
To rate or not to rate, that is the question
When it comes to performance reviews, less is sometimes more, according to HR panelists from Spotify and Schneider Electric.
Carving a bigger share of a US$400b pie in Singapore
Singapore is investing heavily in HR technology, as Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad told HR Festival Asia today.
At Google, everything starts with an optimistic mindset
Google’s “Chief Innovation Evangelist” says true business transformation starts from the mindset of all employees.
HR and IT: Achieving together side by side
There is a powerful new relationship at the top of the most successful organisations today when HR and IT departments work together to impact the business.
The thriving business model: people, process, technology
Businesses must embrace new business models to be sustainable in the long run, says Manik Narayan Saha, CIO of SAP Asia-Pacific.
The undeniable benefits of humble leadership
When a more humble CEO leads the company, collaboration, information sharing, and a common purpose are likely to follow.
How HR can play a pivotal role in challenging the status quo
Chinmay Sharma, the Director of People and Culture at Philip Morris Malaysia, discusses the role of HR in pushing for change.
How leaders can enable a ripple effect with coaching
When measuring leadership, we should not only assess its direct impact to an individual, but also its indirect impact – the ripple effect.
Understanding how coaching can empower whole organisations
Businesses want to gain the positive impacts of coaching, but also need to be able to accurately measure its benefits to ascertain its effectiveness
How great teams help to shape great leaders
Sneha Arora, and DN Prasad have co-authored this piece on the importance of the roles that teams play in modern-day business and shaping great leaders.
The underestimated value of intuition in recruitment
For many business leaders, intuition is regarded as a vital asset in hiring and promoting staff, according to a new report.
#NoFilter: It’s time to redefine “potential”
Organisations need to start thinking about how they can catch people who don’t fit into prescribed boxes of “high potential”.
HR Festival Asia welcomes Singapore Minister of State as Guest of Honour
Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad will deliver a keynote address on the first morning of HR Festival Asia
Building diversity in the workplace in the high-tech era
The advantages of building diverse teams have been well documented. But many organisations in Asia have only begun to scratch the surface.
#IWD2019: How Starbucks enables a gender-balanced workforce
In an exclusive interview Sara Trilling – who leads the Starbucks business in the Asia-Pacific region – talks about gender equality at the coffeehouse titan.
“Simpler, leaner, faster” at Kimberly-Clark Asia-Pacific
Achal Agarwal, President of Kimberly-Clark in the Asia-Pacific talks about pushing employees to go “simpler, leaner, and faster”.
HR Fest Awards: The nominations are in!
16 individuals and 21 organisations from across Asia-Pacific have been nominated as part of the inaugural HR Fest Awards
SAP Concur announces new executive appointment for Asia-Pacific
SAP SE has appointed Andy Watson as Senior Vice President and General Manager for SAP Concur in the Asia-Pacific region.
Are Asia-Pacific leaders still lagging in digital readiness?
Digital leadership skills are still lacking in the region, even though they will be essential to any organisation looking to thrive in Industry 4.0.