IWD 2025: Empowering women’s economic independence through digital finance

Mastercard’s Aisha Islam highlights IWD 2025’s focus on gender equality, stressing the vital role of digital tools for women’s business growth.
IWD 2025: A vision for women in semiconductors

Global TechSolutions’ Brenda Lee shares how the semiconductor industry can move beyond intent to action, creating real opportunities for women in technical and leadership roles.
IWD 2025: Building pathways for women’s career comeback

Women re-entering the workforce face unique challenges, but Temus’ Melissa Kee highlights how organisations can help them overcome these barriers.
IWD 2025: Building equitable workplaces from the ground up

Trust Bank’s Jocelyne Loh shares how the fintech pioneer accelerates workplace equity by fostering inclusivity, gender balance, and leadership diversity.
IWD 2025: Driving change for women at work

In celebration of International Women’s Day, AIA Singapore’s CHRO Aileen Tan reflects on the role of organisations in accelerating gender equality and empowering women in leadership.
Four steps to achieving transformative change in turbulent times

Amid rising uncertainty and heightened expectations for HR leaders, achieving transformative change is more difficult—yet necessary—than ever.
Why workplace connection matters more than ever in the age of AI

A global empathy deficit erodes workplace connections, but a shift to empathy-driven leadership and positive psychology could reverse this trend.
The great AI-in-HR balancing act: Finding your organisation’s way

AI is reshaping HR, yet adoption remains inconsistent. HR leaders must balance innovation, risk, and compliance to unlock AI’s potential.
Singapore announces new funding measures to support workforce transformation

Singapore is ramping up workforce development efforts with expanded SkillsFuture training allowances, enhanced employer support, and leadership development initiatives.
The steward leader: How HR can drive purpose and profit in 2025 and beyond

As work undergoes rapid transformation, HR leaders must rethink leadership. Enter Steward Leadership—a model bridging purpose, profit, and sustainability.
CEO turnover declines in Asia amid global leadership shake-up

Asia defied the global surge in CEO turnover in 2024 with leadership stability driven by succession planning and economic resilience.
CHRO Vietnam: Equipping HR leaders for a transforming economy

Join CHRO Vietnam 2025 to explore innovative HR strategies, AI-driven solutions, and talent development techniques to shape Vietnam’s future workforce.
Breaking the silence: Why migraines must be part of workplace inclusion strategies

Workplace inclusion must evolve to support invisible conditions like migraines, as AbbVie’s Peggy Wu underscores their widespread impact on employees.
HR’s transformation takes centre stage at CHRO Philippines 2025

Gain cutting-edge HR insights and strategies at CHRO Philippines, empowering leaders to drive innovation and growth.
Employee experience key to Vietnam’s HR growth

Continuing the discussion about HR in Vietnam, RMIT University Vietnam’s Elaine Chew explores how blending cultural values with modern practices shapes employee experience and organisational success.
Cushman & Wakefield names new people partnering director

She will drive HR strategy at Cushman & Wakefield, overseeing Singapore and Malaysia temas to align regional and global objectives.
What HR can do in 2025 to fix ‘broken’ corporate DE&I strategies

Albemarle CHRO Melissa Andeson calls DE&I one of the “most controversial areas of the HR profession today.” She still sees opportunities for improving it under the new president.
Vietnam HR: Driving change, fostering engagement, and building a competitive edge

RMIT University Vietnam’s Elaine Chew shares insights on how HR in Vietnam is adapting to a dynamic workforce, navigating digital disruption, and embracing a more egalitarian workplace.
Singapore’s talent paradox: Employers seek tech wizards, jobseekers prioritise practicality

Balancing high-tech hiring with jobseekers’ preference for practical roles is the key challenge facing HR in Singapore’s evolving job market.
What’s keeping HR up? Five key takeaways about changing priorities

In HR Executive’s What’s Keeping HR Up at Night? research, HR professionals shared how an environment of change is reshaping their priorities heading into 2025.
Russell Reynolds Associates strengthens APAC leadership team

Russell Reynolds Associates appoints Euan Kenworthy as Singapore Country Manager, with Ulrike Wieduwilt transitioning to lead Greater China operations.
CHRO Philippines: Transforming HR strategies for growth and innovation

Join top HR leaders at CHRO Philippines this February to explore innovative strategies shaping the future of work.
Unmasking toxic leadership – Why organisations can no longer turn a blind eye

Toxic leadership and a culture of overwork are increasingly jeopardising employee wellbeing—forcing organisations to reassess their approach to workplace health.
Organisational leadership: Trends, challenges, and opportunities in 2024 and beyond

Leadership trends for 2025 will focus on driving innovation, enhancing communication, and prioritising employee wellbeing, according to Glenn van Zutphen.
Is belonging the future of workplace diversity?

TDC Global’s Tamar Altbeker suggests HR leaders seize the opportunity to refocus DE&I efforts on fostering inclusive cultures centred around belonging.
Hyatt strengthens DEI commitment to create more inclusive workplaces in Asia

Hyatt’s commitment to DEI is at the core of its people strategy, with initiatives like the Diversity Immersion Programme shaping the future of hospitality.
Seven key HR and workplace trends for 2025

H3 HR Advisors’ 2025 Workplace Trends Report highlights seven critical shifts reshaping the future of work, from hybrid models to AI adoption and mental health support.
Asia HR Leaders Spotlight: Babu Jose Kalliath of Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk’s Babu Jose Kalliath shares insights into workforce transformation, employee wellbeing, and his goals for 2025.
The hidden barriers to effective succession planning: Mindsets and behaviours that hold organisations back

Succession planning often faces resistance within an organisation’s culture and from its leaders and employees, but there are ways to overcome these challenges.
Why flexible work is the cornerstone of Mediacorp’s evolving workplace culture

Mediacorp’s CHRO Lilian Tan reflects hybrid work as a transformative force reshaping flexibility, collaboration, and inclusion in today’s workplaces.