In South Korea’s most credentialed job market, SK hynix drops the degree
The world’s top maker of AI memory chips says growth and potential – not diplomas – will decide who it hires.
Employers in Singapore hold firm on hiring but pay up for AI and critical thinking skills
Singapore’s labour market is showing signs of moderation, as organisations shift from workforce expansion to capability building.
Made for all, hired from all: The philosophy driving UNIQLO’s HR strategy
In an industry plagued by high turnover and disengaged employees, the Japanese retail giant is betting on a cradle-to-career talent strategy – and the numbers suggest it is paying off.
Two-thirds of Gen Z talent in Singapore question employers’ readiness to hire them
New research highlights widening expectation gap as organisations balance cautious hiring with the need for future-ready skills.
IBM CHRO: Focus on AI productivity at your own risk
Exclusively pursuing AI for productivity gains will lead to strategy design that overlooks the tech’s true potential to drive enterprise growth, says IBM CHRO Nickle LaMoreaux.
Singapore’s workforce outpaces hiring systems as employees redefine stability and skills
Salary, stability and work-life balance top employee priorities, while entry-level roles face disruption and employers struggle to attract skilled talent.
Singapore’s tight labour market endures amid rising skills gaps and PMET restructuring
Robust hiring demand kept Singapore’s labour market tight, though skills mismatches and restructuring pressures continue to redefine workforce needs.
The invisible interview: How AI is reshaping employer brand
AI has inserted itself into the earliest stages of the job search, building narratives about employers that most CHROs have never considered.
Singapore hiring sentiment rises in Q2 2026 amid AI adoption and skills demand
Singapore’s hiring outlook rebounds in Q2 2026 as employers seek new skills and experiment with AI across recruitment, onboarding, and training.
AI fluency and human judgment: The twin pillars of sustainable talent strategy
NCS’ Lance Foo highlights that AI would not replace humans, but organisations must combine technology with human judgment to build sustainable talent strategies.
Are skills defining success in Singapore’s 2026 workforce?
As Singapore’s labour market remains resilient, ACCA’s Clive Webb argues that skills—not job titles—are fast becoming the true currency of career success.
In the “messy middle”, HR must redefine value beyond tenure
In an AI-driven labour market, LinkedIn’s Ruchee Anand challenges HR leaders to rethink experience, hiring, and what truly defines value.
AI skills emerge as Singapore’s hardest-to-fill talent gap
AI capabilities now top Singapore’s hardest-to-fill skills list even as overall hiring pressures show signs of moderating in 2026.
The superworker organisation: Why HR must redesign work, not just adopt AI
LinkedIn Talent Connect Asia-Pacific 2026 challenged HR leaders to turn AI ambition into enterprise-wide transformation and measurable impact.
From automation to augmentation: How generative AI is redefining the future of HR
At its core, generative AI is not about doing HR faster—it is about doing HR smarter.
Young talent in South Korea accepts lower starting pay as entry-level roles decline
As AI adoption accelerates, South Korea’s young jobseekers are resetting pay expectations amid a structural decline in entry-level roles.
Can Singapore’s aviation ambitions soar without a future-ready workforce?
As aviation advances in AI, digitalisation and sustainability, its greatest risk is not technology—but whether a future-ready workforce can deliver.
Cautious optimism marks Singapore’s workforce plans for early 2026
Organisations in Singapore are recalibrating hiring strategies for 2026 as economic pressures drive a more measured approach to workforce planning and expansion.
Singapore sees rising demand for digital-ESG talent as workforce expectations evolve
New regional insights reveal employees increasingly value meaningful work and development opportunities over pay, reshaping how organisations compete for talent.
The M.E.E.T. Framework: A strategic approach to employee loyalty
As workplace dynamics shift, retaining talent has become HR’s real battleground, requiring purposeful leadership and a more human approach to engagement.
Amplifying talent, not replacing it: A new vision for AI in corporate services
While many corporate service organisations are cutting headcount to fund AI investments, forward-thinking organisations are taking a different path, one where technology empowers people rather than replaces them.
To stay competitive, talent acquisition must be AI-first
Traditional recruitment is breaking down, and according to analyst Stella Ioannidou of the Josh Bersin Company, the future lies in AI-empowered talent acquisition.
Half of Singapore’s new hires are overseas as organisations accelerate global expansion
As organisations expand abroad, lean HR teams are increasingly turning to AI and automation to manage complex global operations.
Jobseekers in South Korea face tighter age expectations despite longer paths to employment
Despite longer paths to employment, jobseekers in South Korea fear shrinking entry-level opportunities due to persistent age-related hiring expectations.
Flexible talent strategies: A key to gaining the competitive advantage
As global labour markets cool, employers seek more flexible talent strategies, according to a ManpowerGroup survey.
The next era of HR: Why Singapore’s top leaders are rebuilding from the heart out
Secure your spot at CHRO Singapore 2025 and join HR leaders exploring AI, inclusion, and strategies for a future-ready workforce.
Indonesia to launch national internship programme with government-funded wages
A new government-backed internship scheme will place 20,000 graduates in companies, aiming to reduce unemployment and strengthen talent pipelines.
Agentic AI in HR: Unpacking the hype and addressing the uncertainty
Despite pressure to unleash agentic AI in HR, uncertainty remains. Gartner’s Eser Rizaoglu explores how HR can maximise the potential of the emerging tech, without getting swept up by the buzz.
Employers in Singapore take cautious hiring stance as global trade uncertainty persists
Singapore’s Q4 2025 hiring outlook softens to +20% as employers adopt cautious workforce strategies amid global trade uncertainties.
Why hiring Gen Z means HR has to rethink the entire talent playbook
Attracting and retaining Gen Z requires more than ping pong tables; it calls for a strategic recalibration of talent pipelines to align with new generational expectations.