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.
AI reshapes workforce: Two-thirds of organisations expect steep decline in entry-level hiring
AI adoption is rapidly reshaping global workforces, slowing entry-level hiring and intensifying skills shortages as organisations race to redesign roles and reskill talent.
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.
Why HR leaders must ‘walk the talk’ to bridge the AI tech-savviness gap
In the latest Asia HR Leaders Live Series, Mattel’s Tina Ko outlined how HR leaders can balance AI adoption with people-centric change management.
Why is change management keeping HR up at night?
At LinkedIn’s recent conference, Jay Shetty and Thasunda Brown Duckett explored what modern HR-led change management should look like.
SAP Connect 2025: SAP positions AI as a ‘teammate’ for employee agility and growth
The future of work came into focus at SAP Connect 2025, where AI, data, and apps empower smarter, faster business.
Five insights on the real impact of AI transformation, from Josh Bersin
In his closing HR Tech keynote, industry analyst Josh Bersin said AI transformation is presenting HR with critical opportunities—and challenges.
IBM CHRO: AI is giving HR its ‘time in the sun’
IBM’s AI in HR journey was a “rocky road,” but one that has highlighted the transformative power the tech is having on HR’s capacity for strategic leadership.