HR technology in 2024: What to look for
As 2024 approaches, Steve Boese identifies five big trends HR and tech leaders should consider and prepare their organisations for.
Top five HR and workforce trends in 2024
As organisations begin to shape their strategies to drive workforce transformation in 2024, Dr Jaclyn Lee, CHRO, Certis, identifies her top trends for 2024.
Firms and employees in Malaysia urged to invest in lifelong learning
Malaysia’s King has called for equal learning opportunities for all people as the country looks to achieve a 35% skilled workforce by 2030.
Narrowing Singapore’s wage gap and promoting lifelong learning
The Forward Singapore report has advocated respect and fair compensation for every job and a lifelong learning culture for all employees.
Harnessing technology to shape exceptional employee experience
Technology can streamline employee experience programmes, relieving HR leaders of a major burden, a recent Grab roundtable discussed.
CHRO Malaysia 2023: How people development is shaping HR’s future
The Malaysia edition of HRM Asia’s CHRO Series 2023 will provide a platform for HR leaders to discuss talent challenges and opportunities.
More organisations empowering HR leaders to do more
The expectation placed on leaders has increased over the last three years, although they are now given more opportunities to effect change.
C-Suite leaders embrace remote hiring to overcome skills shortages
More C-Suite leaders are reporting a rise in hiring remote employees due to a lack of resources, resulting in a more varied, capable workforce.
Budget 2024 looks to speed up job growth, increase salaries
Efforts to boost the labour market in Malaysia will see a six-pronged solution to help increase employment for women, amongst other initiatives.
CHRO Indonesia 2023: Where HR meets innovation and sustainability
Organised by HRM Asia, the event gathers HR leaders in Indonesia to discuss how they can successfully navigate the future of HR in 2024 and beyond.
Listen to understand: How to manage a multi-generational workforce
To create a collaborative work culture that considers everyone’s needs, organisations must do more to understand their employees.
Why Malaysia is adopting a progressive wage policy
A progressive wage policy will ensure employees are fairly rewarded for their contributions, suggested Malaysia’s Economy Minister.
Building resilience in Singapore’s manufacturing sector
While organisations are looking to upskill and reskill their employees, more organisations should look into developing soft skills such as problem-solving.
CEOs see ESG investment as part of sustainable long-term growth
Most CEOs are optimistic about their organisation’s growth prospects as they define the focus of their ESG investments.
NZ drives workforce development with Apprenticeship Boost
The initiative has aided 62,000 apprentices and bridged skills gaps while bringing mutual benefits for jobseekers and organisations.
Indonesia prioritises upskilling to navigate AI challenges
The rising influence of AI is prompting Indonesia to prioritise workforce development, particularly the upskilling and reskilling of employees.
Bridging the wage and skills gap in Singapore
The labour movement has called for more support to help low-wage employees overcome respect issues, stagnant wages, and limited training opportunities.
Employees in Malaysia urged to focus on reskilling and upskilling
The Malaysian Employers Federation has encouraged employees to upgrade their skills as more firms embrace new technologies in the workplace.
A people-first focus for a connected workplace: HR Tech Fest Connect 2023
Asia’s largest HR and work tech conference examined post-pandemic workforce challenges and offered key insights for HR leaders to grow their organisation.
Skills upgrading drives new employment law in the Philippines
MSMEs are also set to benefit from the new law by receiving more support to invest in areas such as digital technologies.
Developing successful talent strategies in a distributed work era
HR dynamics and the distributed workforce dominated at a recent Darwinbox roundtable, sparking discussion around reimagining productivity.
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.
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.
Meta reinstates perks to entice employees back to office
Perks which were removed earlier to cut costs have been reintroduced to soften the impact of Meta’s return-to-office mandate.
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.
How organisations can provide the best (bene)fit for their employees
When looking for a partner to address the employees’ needs of their organisation, OLIVER Agency turned to Howden as their insurance brokerage firm.