Singapore explores enhanced support system for the unemployed
More government-funded aid is in the pipeline to support displaced employees, with an emphasis on skills development and job search.
Malaysia encourages wage policy compliance with cash incentives
The Progressive Wage Policy aims to enhance workforce productivity through skills training, benefitting both employees and employers.
How mentorship can be key to performance management in firms
Performance management within organisations requires a personal touch, and employees and leaders can be empowered to take responsibility for the task.
Empowering HR leaders to build an engaged and resilient workforce
You can still register for the highly anticipated HR Tech Fest Connect 2023, which is taking place on Wednesday, September 2023!
Australia’s National Skills Passport looks to retrain, renew, and reskill
One of the key objectives of the new initiative is to promote lifelong learning amongst employees in Australia amongst a skill shortage.
The C-suite is worried about upskilling for AI. Here’s why
More CEOs are acknowledging that AI could automate much of their organisation’s work, and they are racing to learn how to use it.
Optimism over AI and ML high among C-suite leaders
While leaders are largely positive about AI and ML tools, a lack of trust is holding some back from implementing the technologies across organisations.
How people development continues to drive organisational success
Katerina Hanna, VP, Customer Success APJ, Ceridian, explains why creating meaningful moments of social connection remains a priority for people leaders.
Mass retrenchment the solution to productivity woes: Australian tycoon
The CEO of Gurner Group made controversial claims that for productivity to increase in Australia, half the working population should be made redundant.
Navigating employee development challenges in the workplace
Organisations in Singapore and Hong Kong can do more to engage employees with talent programmes deploying learner-centric tools.
Unlocking future growth through talent transformation
Employers need to adapt with the times to engage and retain employees, including deploying AI tools for reskilling of employees for the future.
Elevating human capital development in Malaysia
Through the National Training Index (NTI), Malaysia’s workforce development will be better evaluated, and policies will be shaped accordingly.
Malaysia outlines efforts to boost female labour participation
Malaysia is targeting 60% female labour participation through policy enhancements, ecosystem support, and training.
CIPD looks to shape the future of Malaysia’s HR landscape
A new Advisory Committee aims to cultivate HR capabilities, and guide research and engagement of HR personnel.
What the 2023 Top HR Tech Products say about the direction of the market
Steve Boese discusses the trends of HR technology products, and what it means for HR leaders looking to stand out from the competition.
Are you ready for HR’s increasingly significant ESG role?
ESG is quickly becoming more than just a buzzword at many organisations and HR will see itself as a paramount foundation of the policy’s success.
The key questions for recruiters to ask during interviews
Instead of fielding intrusive and unnecessary questions to job applicants, recruiters should focus on experience sharing.
Driving change from human resources to human development
Organisations should develop the talent of employees and stakeholders as a part of changing to a people-centric organisation.
The human + machine model for the future of the workplace
Organisations can leverage on generative AI by better understanding the technology and investing in their employees, writes Accenture’s Gaston Carrion.
Creating family-first polices that benefit working parents
Managers and leaders need to drive the implementation of family-friendly policies that advance the work-life integration agenda.
Transforming career development in Singapore’s public sector
The Public Service Division (PSD) of Singapore achieves recognition for its innovative AI-powered One Talent Gateway.
How Reed Elsevier Philippines remains an employer of choice
REPH has been honoured for cultivating an inclusive work environment, prioritising talent development and learning opportunities.
Cultivating a sustainable future through greenskilling
Schneider Electric’s Nathalie Huynh elaborates on her organisation’s drive to unite progress and sustainability for all employees.
Bridging the generational gap to create an inclusive workplace
Exploring the multigenerational workforce, led by Millennials and Gen Z in terms of size, and what they prioritise when it comes to their careers.
Singapore launches initiative to bolster retrenched employees’ skills
Skill enhancement support unveiled by Singapore’s government aids retrenched employees, fostering long-term career preparedness.
The voice of HR in APAC: How a HR leader is pushing the people agenda
HR is embarking on a new journey to promote fairer and more progressive people policies in APAC, says Low Peck Kem, the new President of APFHRM.
From Novice to Virtuoso: Unleashing the Potential of Supply Chain Talent
Lisa Arnseth, Senior Content Marketing Manager at Kinaxis, discusses supply chain talent and how their potential can be enhanced for any organisation.
AI’s dual impact on Singapore’s HR landscape
While many HR leaders are already leveraging on AI, many reserve concerns over the ethical use of AI in their industry.
AIs and the metaverse: Navigating the future of workplace learning
AI-based metaverse training can advance leadership and skills development, says HR Tech Fest Connect 2023 speaker Arthur Carmazzi.
No Normal: How the business of HR shifted from tactical to strategic
Sapient Insights Group’s Stacey Harris explores HR’s transformation and the importance of HR technology in Asia-Pacific.