Where AI takes over, where humans stay – and where work simply changes

The era of intelligentisation demands specifics, not sweeping claims – on where AI helps, where it substitutes, and where human judgment must prevail.
Early-career talent: The missing link in future-ready organisations

The path to becoming future-ready runs through early-career talent, but many organisations are deprioritising this talent pool.
Thailand studies broader early retirement scheme to reshape public sector workforce

Thailand is reviewing a voluntary early retirement scheme that could include younger civil servants, combining workforce restructuring with reskilling to modernise the public sector.
AI made work faster. It didn’t make it better.

Accenture’s global talent lead argues that most organisations have mistaken deploying AI for transforming with it – and a small group of “Talent Reinventors” is pulling away.
Your job is changing – even if you never change jobs

In an interview with HRM Asia, LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman explains why AI is rewriting work at every level, and what it signals for how employers hire, develop and structure talent.
Four ways CHROs must redefine HR’s value as AI redefines work

Organisations need HR to help determine what work humans should do in the age of AI; here are four ways HR leaders can help define that work.
Singapore’s AI upskilling push: It is time to bring the frontline along

While AI adoption is rising rapidly in Singapore, Rachel Chen of J&T Express warns that frontline employees risk being left behind without targeted upskilling.
Singapore unveils refreshed economic strategy with workforce transformation at its core

From bold bets to career bridges – Singapore charts a new economic course with workers at its centre.
Day 1 of HR Tech Asia 2026: Workforce transformation takes centre stage in Singapore

Against the backdrop of accelerating AI change, HR Tech Asia 2026 opens in Singapore, drawing leaders to tackle the future of work.
Change management is getting more sophisticated. So, why does it feel less human?

The lived experience described by those on the receiving end of change management is remarkably consistent: cold, transactional and sometimes calculated.
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.
81,000 people shared their dreams for AI. Here’s what HR leaders owe them

Anthropic’s massive qualitative AI study, spanning 159 countries, reveals employees’ hopes and fears are more personal than HR leaders realise.
Beyond the grid: Why GE Vernova is betting on human connection to power the future

Technology may be reshaping the workplace, but according to GE Vernova’s Reginald Miller, culture still hinges on a timeless question: are employees being heard?
Why the social contract now rests on the shoulders of the organisation

Rothman & Roman’s Communication Trend Report 2025 underscores the rising importance of human sustainability in building organisational trust.
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.
AI is raising the bar. HR and supply chain must raise the workforce

The World Economic Forum’s new Lighthouse cohort shows what “Talent at scale” looks like—and why manufacturers cannot afford to treat skills as a side project.
Inclusion as infrastructure: Rebuilding the AI talent pipeline

This International Women’s Day, Cloudera’s Julia Tan warns that without intentional inclusion, AI’s rise could deepen gender gaps instead of closing them.
AI’s impact is bigger than we think

Drawing on five decades in business, IWG’s Mark Dixon argues AI is not eliminating work but accelerating a new era of opportunity.
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.
The compliance trap: How silence in your organisation may be masking disengagement

In times of transformation, alignment is easy to declare but turning personal change into shared purpose demands something far harder from leaders.
“Curiosity drives real change”: Why IKEA Singapore’s retail pivot starts with a leadership mindset

Behind IKEA Singapore’s digital transformation lies a bold people strategy that redefines how retail employees learn, adapt, and serve.
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.
Culture, not code: Why human habits are the root of Asia’s AI transformation

AI adoption is accelerating across Asia, but many organisations are discovering that cultural readiness, not technology, is the real bottleneck.
One size does not fit all: Decoding the cultural blind spots of psychological safety

Psychological safety may be universal in theory, but in Asia’s multicultural workplaces, who feels safe—and why—depends deeply on culture and power.
What will define work in 2026? Nine predictions every HR leader should be watching

The world of work in 2026 will amplify the challenges HR faced this year, requiring people leaders to lean into resilience and adaptability.
Work with intent: The new science of AI job redesign

Dr Autumn Krauss of SAP SuccessFactors urges HR leaders to harness AI not just for efficiency, but to strengthen work meaning.
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.
The 2026 HR paradox: AI integration demands a deeper focus on humanity

In 2026, HR’s greatest challenge—and opportunity—will be merging advanced AI with the human qualities that sustain trust, culture, and performance.
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.
AI is transforming business. How do future careers begin?

Automation is accelerating across Asia, but as digital systems take over foundational tasks, organisations risk losing the early-career roles that once built future leaders.