Malaysia needs more highly skilled workers for competitive edge
The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said at least 45% of the workforce needs to be highly skilled for Malaysia to compete on the global stage.
Workforce readiness: A mystery to most, essential to all
Kevin Martin, Chief Research Officer at i4cp, highlights what organisations need to do to ensure they have the skills and capabilities to move forward.
The future of leadership is human – Developing successful people leaders
Katie Burke, Chief People Officer at Hubspot, details some of the skills that matter most in developing current and future people leaders.
Victoria state reskills mid-career workers for digital jobs
After 12 weeks of training in a new A$64 million programme, workers will be placed in a 12-week paid internship with a Victorian firm.
Driving human experience by adopting a skills-first approach
With people at the heart of any organisation, upskilling and reskilling will be key in creating a motivated workforce.
China expects skills mismatch in future labour market
The country’s new five-year employment plan pledged to boost skill levels in the economy, with a focus on vocational education.
Indonesia launches more community-based vocational training centres
Stage 1 of the community-based vocational training center (BLK) has been launched to improve the competency of the country’s human resources.
Get back to growth: Bridging the skills gap
ADP discusses how HR can take the lead in designing a new world of work with a multigenerational workforce.
Karate & Coffee: Mastering the art of change from within
Facebook’s Amer Iqbal explains how an ancient Japanese martial arts learning model can be used to drive successful organisational change.
Transforming the workforce with the right employee recognition strategy
Organisations can drive innovation and change by successfully implementing employee recognition and engagement strategies.
SP PACE Academy continues to shape Singapore’s learning journey
For many years, SP PACE Academy has been at the forefront of reskilling and upskilling employees in Singapore.
Cambodia urged to future-proof jobs with digital skills
The UNDP in Cambodia has launched the “Youth Employment Project” to upskill and/or reskill the young workforce in the country with digital skills.
Creating an inclusive workplace for the future of work
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will shine a spotlight on how ASEAN countries are working to promote inclusivity in the workplace.
Malaysian fresh grads urged to gain new skills to boost employability
Fresh graduates and first-time job seekers need to brace themselves for stiff competition amid the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.
HR development key for Indonesia’s advancement
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani has called for the development of human resources as a priority for Indonesia’s continued development.
A continuous learning culture at Maxis key to a future-ready workforce
Maxis explains how it is actively playing a role in building talent for Malaysia, particularly in the key areas of digitalisation and emerging technologies.
Australia launches training scheme to boost digital skills
The federal government is testing new approaches to design qualifications and training that meet the skills needed for a job in the digital sector.
What are the key HR strategies of 2022?
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021’s lineup of HR thought leaders will provide new ideas and key insights to build HR’s roadmap for 2022.
Embracing Industry 4.0 technologies to enable business transformation
Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Manpower Minister, urged manufacturing firms in Singapore, especially SMEs, to continue to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies.
Mastering the art of change from within by unlocking new capabilities
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will provide key insights into how organisations can strengthen their ability to drive change into the future of work.
Reimagining enterprise upskilling in the post-COVID world
Raghav Gupta, Managing Director, India & APAC, Coursera, highlights new developments that will shape learning in the post-COVID era.
Four big questions to answer about work after COVID
US-based Futurist and Technology Commentator John Sumser poses the key questions organisations should ask as they rebuild from the pandemic.
New Zealand launches Infrastructure Skills Centre
The civil construction and infrastructure industry has set up a centre to help meet the needs of the country in infrastructural skills.
Australia’s government identifies jobs with future demand
The Skills Priority List, which provides a future demand rating for occupations nationwide, will be used to enact relevant employment policies.
The future of work is now: Prudential Singapore
With forward-looking initiatives that are focused on flexibility and adaptability, the life insurer is forging the way in building a future-ready workforce.
Skills framework launched in the Philippines
The Philippine Skills Framework (PSF) has been launched to link the government, industry and the academia to upskill workers.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021: Defining HR’s roadmap for 2022
Taking place from September 21-23, Asia’s largest HR Tech event of 2021 will highlight the key drivers of leadership, culture and employee experience in 2022.
Cambodia re-skills unemployed and furloughed workers
6,500 workers have received special and been awarded with a dedicated technical and vocational certificate, in preparation for re-employment.
Creating a people-powered workplace with Microsoft Viva
With people at the heart of any organisation, Microsoft Viva helps to create an integrated experience that allows employees to thrive.
Indonesia’s VP urges workers to increase their preparedness
High unemployment and low competitive edge are the result of workers’ unpreparedness to adapt to changes in the job market and industry, he said.