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.
Indonesia to launch National Productivity Board to boost economic growth
Manpower Minister Yassierli announced plans to launch Indonesia’s National Productivity Board, aiming to boost competitiveness and drive economic resilience.
WEF: Tech boom to create millions of jobs, but skills gap looms
The World Economic Forum’s latest report predicts seismic workforce shifts by 2030, driven by AI, demographics, and economic pressures.
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.
The future of work: Can L&D keep pace?
HRM Asia and Coursera for Business will host a webinar exploring innovative L&D strategies to tackle skill gaps and drive growth.
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.
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.
Talent development trends in the Philippines
Talent development in the Philippines is evolving rapidly, driven by digital transformation, continuous learning, and the demand for soft skills, says Dr Virgel C. Binghay.
‘AI is a talent magnet’: How to leverage its power in 2025
Thomson Reuters is among companies trying to align their full organisations to leverage AI’s potential with talent acquisition.
AI: The foundation for a strong learning strategy in 2025
As AI creates new jobs and a need for upskilling, it also empowers leaders to provide learning experiences designed to meet both organisational and individual needs.
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.
Businesses as the schools of tomorrow
Job market shifts and industry convergence demand innovative, inclusive learning strategies to empower employees and drive organisational success.
How AI will drive personalisation of learning in 2025
As the power and capabilities of Generative AI improve exponentially, it also holds the potential to transform workplace learning.
Thinking skills: The new currency in the digital age
A new NTUC LearningHub report shows 94% of leaders consider thinking skills essential for boosting employee capabilities in a digital economy.
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.
What if L&D were a profit centre and how can organisations benefit?
Dr CJ Meadows of the S P Jain School of Global Management presents alternative ways of looking at viable business models for L&D.
Empowering talent: Innovating with skilled-based compensation
To attract and retain top talent, GlobalFoundries is proactively responding to the evolving needs and expectations of their employees.
How Go-Ahead Singapore empowers its senior workforce
Go-Ahead Singapore is supporting senior employees with technology, wellness initiatives and flexible work opportunities.
Bridging trust key to leadership success in the age of Generative AI
Accenture’s research shows that there remains a trust deficit and a disconnect between leaders and employees when it comes to Gen AI.
What drives long-term career satisfaction? It’s all about the job
A meaningful job may be the key to lasting fulfilment for employees in the workplace and can potentially be far more impactful than great leadership.
Can Singapore’s workforce navigate AI in the workplace? 3 must-know hacks
ManageEngine’s Mohamed Marjook Hussain highlights why the transformation of the workplace by AI should be seen as an opportunity for growth.
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.
FutureSkills: What sort of workforce will you need in the age of GenAI?
Dr CJ Meadows of the S P Jain School of Global Management presents a skills framework that can help organisations develop their human workforce.
Mars Wrigley: Nurturing talent and inspiring happiness globally
The impetus for Mars Wrigley to inspire moments of everyday happiness starts with their people, says Kalpesh Parmar, General Manager, Mars Wrigley Asia.
How Singapore’s tourism industry is tackling labour shortages
RWS and SUTL are addressing labour shortages with upskilling initiatives and sustainability-focused roles to align tourism with green goals.
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.
How organisations can keep their best talent from leaving Malaysia
Dr Murugappan, CHRO of Malaysia’s MCMC, highlights ways to elevate employees’ earning and bridge existing skills gaps.
Singapore expands workforce support with new initiatives
The Ministry of Manpower is expanding support for Singapore’s middle-class workforce and top talent with new career development tools.
Empowering lifelong learning: A dual approach to adult education
The IAL’s new Adult Learning Collaboratory aims to revolutionise workforce development through innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.