The broken rung: Why Thailand’s boardrooms are missing half their talent
As women exit the leadership pipeline at the mid-career stage, Kearney’s IGNITE initiative is betting that structured, cross-industry mentorship can fix what decades of traditional diversity programmes could not.
New 12-week mini-MBA targets leadership gap in the AI era
A 12-week mini-MBA by Abilitie, TED and St. Edward’s University aims to fast-track leadership skills for working professionals.
Skills: The common language of human-AI collaboration
During a recent webinar, DJ Park of Cornerstone OnDemand explored how AI-powered intelligence is transforming traditional HR into hybrid resource management.
Human intelligence empowers the workforce to navigate the rapid acceleration of AI
As organisations embrace AI, Anthony Salcito of Coursera emphasises that success hinges on human capabilities complementing technological advancement.
The skills passport: How global standards and national frameworks are redrawing the talent map
Rob Langrick outlines how the CFA Program is evolving beyond credentials to deliver practical, job-ready skills for the next generation of finance talent.
Hiring for tomorrow: Why ‘learning velocity’ now outranks experience
Succession planning now sits at the board table, critical for preparing agile leaders capable of navigating continuous organisational change.
Why workforce training still falls short in Malaysia and what we are actually learning
Training often slips down the corporate agenda, yet without deliberate follow-through and alignment, even well-funded programmes fail to deliver.
Seeing leadership differently: Why darkness is the ultimate HR tool
Dialogue in the Dark Singapore challenges leaders to step beyond comfort zones, showing how vulnerability, trust, and empathy in immersive experiences can transform teams, organisations, and the way we lead.
HR’s evolving role in creating a leadership-driven talent ecosystem
As skills demands accelerate, HR is redesigning the environment that enables leaders to take ownership of everyday talent development.
SMU launches Resilient Workforces Institute to futureproof careers in the age of AI
Singapore’s talent landscape gets a boost as SMU launches ResWORK to study human-machine collaboration and lifelong learning.
The resilience revolution: Why Senoko Energy is redefining talent in an era of stagnation
Joey Kwek of Senoko Energy argues that low turnover can mask stagnation, pushing HR to rethink what workforce resilience really means.
Raising the bar for work in the Philippines: Why 2026 will be defining for HR leadership
Amid wage reforms, rising employee expectations, and accelerating digital change, 2026 is set to redefine HR leadership in the Philippines.
Technology is the enabler, not the solution: Reimagining training in the age of AI
Technology alone cannot close skills gaps—SBS Transit’s integrated human-centred learning ecosystem offers a compelling alternative for HR leaders.
Stop fixing systems, start unlearning: An HR leader’s guide to futureproofing talent
Behind every successful transformation is HR guiding people to unlearn, relearn, and build the capabilities needed to navigate change.
Building Singapore’s future-ready workforce: Why the human element drives success
As AI accelerates shifts in workforce skills, LinkedIn’s Elsie Ng highlights why agility, upskilling and mentorship are now strategic imperatives.
The multi-stage career: Redefining longevity, purpose, and flexibility in the modern workforce
Low Peck Kem examines how organisations must rethink careers, flexibility, and leadership to engage Gen Z and thrive in a multigenerational workforce.
The post-role era: Talent leaders must now orchestrate a ‘skillforce’
Skillsoft’s Mark Onisk argues that AI’s rapid task-level disruption demands real-time skills intelligence to guide HR’s augment, automate, or acquire decisions.
Why HR leaders must ‘walk the talk’ to bridge the AI tech-savviness gap
In the latest Asia HR Leaders Live Series, Mattel’s Tina Ko outlined how HR leaders can balance AI adoption with people-centric change management.
Beyond instinct: Why leadership assessments matter more than ever
Leadership assessments reveal more than skills and experience—they uncover a person’s impact and potential, helping organisations make smarter, fairer talent decisions. For leaders themselves, they are opportunities for greater clarity and self-awareness.
SMU Academy forges new learning pathways with polytechnics and ITE to fast-track workforce upskilling
New SMU Academy MOU creates credit exemptions and progression routes, empowering polytechnic and ITE graduates to advance quickly in higher education.
The culture code: Merz Aesthetics balances digital agility and human connection to boost APAC growth
Karen Tay highlights how Merz Aesthetics in Asia-Pacific creates a values-driven, future-ready workplace that empowers employees to grow and lead.
Tech can’t replicate empathy: The enduring value of the ‘hospitality mindset’
As Asia’s hospitality sector braces for an uncertain 2026, Chen Bao of EHL Campus (Singapore) says the industry’s greatest competitive edge lies in its people, not its technology.
Why career reinvention can’t be left to chance
As AI reshapes workplaces, gaps between leadership intentions and employee experience reveal a pressing need for workforce reinvention.
Beyond training: How democratised coaching builds a future-ready, agile workforce
With AI reshaping every industry, future-ready organisations are turning to coaching to build agility, adaptability, and real, lasting capability.
Reskilling vs. replacement: Making the case for investing in people
Leaders stand on stages proclaiming that employees are their greatest asset in the AI era. Yet a lack of investment in reskilling often tells another story.
The rise of experiential learning as a strategic business driver
Integrating AI and deep learning, organisations are revolutionising L&D to create immersive, experiential programmes that drive skills development and performance.
UOB commits to future-proofing workforce with major AI upskilling initiative
UOB is investing in bank-wide AI training, equipping employees with skills to thrive as automation and digital disruption accelerate.
Graph intelligence: The new career GPS for Singapore’s workforce
From rigid career ladders to adaptive skill webs, graph technology is redefining career navigation and workforce planning.
Purpose-driven and tech-powered: The new face of social services
As burnout rises, Anjan Ghosh of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) says Singapore’s social service sector is rewriting the rules of talent with innovation at its core.
Singtel renews workforce training pact to strengthen AI skills across organisation
Singtel’s renewed training partnership with the Union of Telecoms Employees of Singapore (UTES) targets AI upskilling to prepare employees for evolving roles and industry demands.