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.
South Korea’s female employment and labour participation rates lag among OECD nations
The country is ranked 31st in female employment among OECD nations, highlighting persistent challenges in advancing workplace gender equality.
Five ways HR leaders can hire with purpose in 2025
Hiring strategies for 2025 need to look a bit different than in previous years, as factors including AI and the demand for flexibility are changing the game.
Singapore’s hiring sentiments stable amid global uncertainty
Singapore’s hiring sentiment remains positive with 45% of employers planning to expand headcount.
Uncovering future leaders: A fresh framework for high-potential talent
Identifying and nurturing high-potential talent is crucial for organisational success, a principle emphasised by Hogan Assessments in the Asia-Pacific region.
Singapore’s labour market sees growth and challenges in 2024
Singapore’s labour market thrived in 2024 with rising incomes, low unemployment, and increased inclusivity despite demographic challenges.
Singapore’s lower-wage employees see income growth rebound
Singapore’s median nominal income rose to S$5,500 in 2024, narrowing the income gap as lower-wage earners saw faster growth.
For Gen Z, hybrid work isn’t just a vibe—it’s a call for companies to listen
Mark Dixon of International Workplace Group stresses that organisations must adapt to Gen Z’s hybrid work expectations to attract top talent.
2025 priorities: How prepared is your HR team for these challenges?
HR executives need to rethink their priorities in the coming year to stay closely aligned with changing business goals in 2025, says Gartner’s Mark Whittle.
Leveraging your workforce strategy: Understanding your talent needs
The rise of the blended workforce is reshaping talent strategies, requiring new rules to manage freelancers and employees effectively.
Career interruptions plague nearly 70% of married women in South Korea
In the first half of 2024, 1.22 million married women left the workforce, with child-rearing identified as the primary reason.
Tips for better succession planning: 7 common pitfalls to avoid
Building leadership pipelines is not one-size-fits-all—avoid these seven common pitfalls, especially if you are just starting out.
UOB invests in employee development to drive future success
UOB’s Dean Tong highlights the necessity of reskilling and upskilling employees to thrive amid rapid technological changes.
Hiring and wage growth in Singapore to slow down in Q4
Hiring and wage growth are set to slow in Q4, despite strong Q3 employment gains in high-growth sectors like IT and healthcare.
How Go-Ahead Singapore empowers its senior workforce
Go-Ahead Singapore is supporting senior employees with technology, wellness initiatives and flexible work opportunities.
South Korea’s female workforce hits record 10 million
From January to August 2024, an average of 10.15 million women were employed each month, marking a historic workforce milestone.
FUJIFILM’s key pillars for success: People and culture
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore is prioritising people and culture to foster growth, diversity, and lifelong learning to drive success.
Sentosa embarks on workforce transformation
Sentosa has launched initiative to upskill 15,000 employees, equipping them with sustainability, digital, and future-ready tourism skills.
Skills: Putting this new currency of work into action
At HR Tech, Mercer’s Ravin Jesuthasan explored how organisations can effectively lean into more fluid, agile talent structures, with a focus on skills.
Balancing the human touch with digital transformation
Amidst Singapore’s high turnover and flexible work mandates, HR Path’s Lee Teck Seng highlights the importance of adaptability and GenAI.
Hybrid work models and higher pay reshape Singapore’s gig economy
Singapore’s gig economy is booming, with a 50% surge in job applications and rising earnings in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
DBS reinforces commitment to innovation and employee growth
Bridging divides, maintaining competitiveness, and fostering meaningful employee engagement remain key focus points for DBS.
Employees in Singapore growing increasingly unhappy with jobs
Employees in Singapore prioritise long-term career satisfaction over high salaries yet face significant job-skills mismatches.
Men face greater promotion challenges in FWAs
Men on flexible work schedules face greater promotion challenges than women, with 36% experiencing this issue, compared to 27% of women.
Upskill, engage, thrive: HR toolkit at CHRO Indonesia 2024
The CHRO Series brings its Indonesia edition to Park Hyatt Jakarta on August 14 to address critical HR challenges and showcase the latest innovations.
This management theory could reshape the return-to-office debate
i4cp’s Kevin Oakes explores the return-to-office controversy through the lens of the classic management theory Management by Objective.
Job mobility in Australia falls to pre-pandemic levels
Job mobility rates have declined for the first time in three years, reflecting fewer job changes across industries and roles.
AI reshaping careers: How to adapt in the job market
Nanyang Technological University’s Loh Pui Wah notes how AI reshapes careers, emphasising adaptability and resilience.
CHRO Series 2024: Measuring the pulse of work in South-East Asia
CHRO Series returns to South-East Asia in 2024, kicking off on June 13 in Ho Chi Minh City with CHRO Vietnam 2024.
Malaysia’s green industry boom opens doors to 3,000 jobs
Malaysia’s Ministry of Human Resources touts 3,000 green jobs at a new skills fair as the country prepares its workforce for the future economy.