A new study has found that most HR leaders in the region are hesitant to say that their organisations are future-ready.
There will be a focus on improving labour efficiency and productivity, enhancing access to quality education and training.
Companies must work with in partnership with governments and workers to ensure that transformation leaves no man behind.
The International Transport Workers' Federation and the Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute are teaming up to prepare for transformation.
Taiwan solar firms are seeking to survive the industry downturn by cutting jobs as part of efforts to streamline production.
Juliana Ang, Chief HR Officer at NTUC Income, talks about how transformation is really about shaping culture and mindsets.
Even as Industry 4.0 transforms the way we work, how can Malaysian organisations best position themselves?
Study shows that more still needs to be done to address the gap in effectively turning data into useable information.
As AI and automation take root, a new and invaluable workplace currency has emerged – the emotional economy.
Regional talent assessment consultancy Talent Plus was honoured for its corporate-level leadership programme in the Readers’ Choice Awards.
The multi-national company, known for its bananas, is already being sued by the Burmese government for a separate issue.
The International Monetary Fund's president also noted the importance of investing in human capital, particularly in Asia.
Steve Boese says there are natural HR applications to design thinking, especially in the space of HR technology.
Expanding a business comes with its own growing pains, writes Rick Hammell, CEO of Elements Global Services.
It is hoped that extending the retirement age will help people extend their lifespans and address the labour problems of an ageing population.
Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer for Asia-Pacific at Marriott International, explains how taking care of the business is about taking care of people.
According to recruitment experts, companies now look for candidates who have a good grasp of all the business functions.
Ong Kim Pong delves into PSA's unique leadership culture, developing a future talent pipeline, and more.
The Chinese government is looking to promote the digital economy through skills upgrading, and also by attracting skilled foreign workers.
Yorelle Kalika of Active Global Caregivers explains how it navigated the chronic shortage of talent within the eldercare sector.
Two in three businesses in the Asia-Pacific are not quick enough to redesign the workforce to meet urgent business needs, according a new report.
Despite the Japanese government's attempt to promote side hustling, neither employers nor employees are interested.
A new survey from one of Japan's largest unions has found that almost three quarters of Japan's service sector employee face harassment from customers.
Omron's regional head of robotics, Swaminathan Ramamurthy, discusses the potential and current reality of robots in the manufacturing workforce.
Building teams that perform and excel together is the goal of every HR professional. Here are a few tips for that journey.
Despite its widespread practice, companies are making a major mistake when they automatically elevate their best contributors to supervisory roles.
What HR needs to know about the costs and potential strategies to combat bullying behaviour in the workplace.
In this latest edition of HRM Five, we explain how HR can identify if an employee is disengaged from their work and the workplace.
The robot revolution poses both opportunities and challenges for the human resource management function.
Tanie Eio shares her thoughts on the role of top-line HR leaders with regional responsibilities.