Empowering people through technology

The International Human Resources Technology Conference 2020 discussed how technology will be key in shaping the future of HR.
3 ways you can inspire trust and boost empathy

These methods will help HR leaders address transparency and empathy gaps with the workforce, especially when change is the only reliable constant.
Samsung Electronics tests feasibility of remote working

Beginning this September, some Samsung workers based in South Korea will begin to work from home, as part of a pilot programme.
4 new imperatives for an inclusive workforce

HR should focus on these areas to drive consistent and measurable improvement in D&I, says HR Tech Influencer Anne Fulton.
Thinking about reopening? 7 considerations for HR

Here are 7 things that employers need to think about before returning to workplaces in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Creating future workplaces by focusing on employee experience

As organisations continue to plan their recovery from the pandemic, EX is a top priority.
Keeping companies and their employees agile and responsive in Singapore

WSG has continued to help mid-career employees in Singapore transition to new careers.
Over 4,600 jobs offered by Singapore start-ups

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also revealed the top five jobs that are offered in its weekly jobs situation report.
Bersin: 3 reasons we should not get rid of employee surveys

Feedback from employees is now more important than ever as organisations explore what works or not for their business.
Sumser: How health, safety and ethics will become the heart of HR

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a change in HR’s role, including the increasing importance placed on health and safety.
A comprehensive guide to upgrading to SAP SuccessFactors

A white paper from Rizing provides organisations with the right strategies to upgrade their HR processes to SAP SuccessFactors in the cloud.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards: Last day to nominate!

The clock is ticking to send in your nominations for the coveted HRM Asia Readers Choice Awards. So hurry before the nominations close!
Google ignites skills learning in Singapore

Google Singapore’s Ben King explains to HRM Asia the company’s role in the Skills Ignition SG programme, and how it is helping to reshape L&D needs.
Do you really know what your employees need right now?

Here are three fresh tips HR leaders can use to better recognise workers’ needs and support them during COVID-19.
Siemens’ new work culture is on the move

Siemens’ Michael Haberzettl shares with HRM Asia details of the company’s new mobile working model, and how it is reshaping how the company works.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Employee communications at the heart of thriving work cultures

A transforming world of work means that employee communication and engagement are more important than ever for organisations.
Averbook: 4 things HR needs to get ‘right’ in the COVID era

Jason Averbook shares some ideas of what “right” might look like in your organisation, today and going forward.
Singapore reviewing work-from-home policy

Companies operating in Singapore have called on more flexibility to be exercised where work arrangements are concerned.
Digital transformation lies at the heart of Fujitsu’s WFH strategy

Fujitsu’s Manabu Morikawa tells HRM Asia why the time is right for the company to embrace WFH as the company introduces its “Work Life Shift” policy.
How to avoid remote bias in a post-COVID world

Here are four steps to address common biases that impact remote workers in organisations of all sizes.
Effective transformation requires talent, technology and time

Digital transformation needs to be a carefully thought-out process with an organisation’s people at the core, says Workday.
Singapore records highest unemployment rate in more than a decade

As of June 2020, there were 90,500 unemployed residents, of whom 79,600 were citizens.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion

The Women in HR Technology sessions will celebrate leading female innovators and entrepreneurs.
Siemens to 140,000 employees: Where do you want to work?

For 2-3 days a week, Siemens employees are able to choose where they want to work, and it need not be home.
Forget about purpose-driven organisations – it’s all about the money!

Laurence Smith argues that financial well-being for employees should be the key focus for organsiations.
5 shifts to build workforce resilience

Deloitte’s Erica Volini explains why HR should take the lead in reinventing the workforce and ensuring organisational stability.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Explore data, platforms and ecosystems

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Turning crisis into opportunity: HR leaders, transform thyself

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Josh Bersin: Communication is more important than ever

With organisations needing to improve their employee communications in the wake of COVID-19, Josh Bersin offers some tips.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: A new era of EX and Communication

A slew of world’s leading HR thought-leaders will be delving into a new era of HR and the workplace at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.