HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021: What’s happening on Day 1
Taking place from September 21-23, HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will provide new ideas and key insights to build HR’s roadmap for 2022.
Shaping the future of work in ASEAN
As part of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021, the ASEAN Future of Work conference track will examine how to create a more inclusive workforce in the region.
Equipping leaders for the next normal(s)
What are the strategic skills and focus areas that are increasingly critical for succeeding in a progressively uncertain future?
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.
Indonesia launches digital literacy programme for SMEs
The Ministry of Communications and Informatics has launched a programme to step up digitalisation among SMEs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why employee experience and technology are key for success
A recent SAP SuccessFactors webinar pinpointed the ways HR leaders can successfully pivot to build a future-capable workforce.
Counselling, collaboration, and virtual coffee chats: Leadership in the post-COVID era
Skillsoft’s Rosie Cairnes examines the role of leadership in the workforce in a post-pandemic era.
Building your post-COVID strategy: Five emerging digital business trends to consider
SumTotal’s Rhys Hughes highlights five key digital trends impacting businesses.