Managing roles and emotions in conflict-heavy negotiations
Nikhil Shahane offers a new model for dealing with conflict and emotional negotiations in the modern business world.
Two Cents: What can we learn from the US Army’s new people strategy?
While it has a reputation as a lean, mean fighting machine of a workforce, the world’s most powerful military is showing its softer side.
Marriott: Building pride within the workforce
In a global initiative, Marriott International’s staff are now being trained to recognise and reported suspected incidents of human trafficking.
The HR behind Marriott’s $13 billion Starwood merger
David Rodriguez was named HR Executive of the Year, in part for his work with Marriott’s massive integration with Starwood Resorts.
Marriott International: Employee wellbeing at the heart
David Rodriguez, Marriott International’s global Chief HR Officer, shares some of the insights behind the company’s 700,000-strong workforce.
Labour helps Singapore hit top spot for competitiveness
The city state overtakes the US to become the most competitive nation in the world, according to the World Economic Forum.
Marcus Buckingham: Nine lies that HR should stop believing
Marcus Buckingham has told delegates to the HR Tech Conference and Exposition to stop fooling themselves around nine long-held myths.
HRM Five: Why emotional intelligence is a vital metric for hirers
This week’s HRM Five is guest-written by Professor Aarti Ramaswami, a senior academic with the ESSEC Business School in Asia-Pacific.
China set to overtake the US in STEM talent by 2030
The tide is turning when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics talent, with China now boasting more current students.
Five HR lessons from Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran
Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran has told the HR Technology Conference and Exposition about five key business principles that have guided her success.
Bus drivers launch legal action against Singapore’s SBS Transit
A group of bus drivers in Singapore are suing SBS Transit for unpaid wages, and working overtime hours.
Verizon Media’s “Career Marketplace” in action
Verizon Media’s Vice President of Talent shares an example of the company’s transparent and talent-focused career development framework.
Work emails may reveal more than an employee survey
New technology analyses messages to look for how people write to each other rather than what they actually write.
It’s hard to do anything without talented people
Chief People Officer at Workday Ashley Goldsmith explains how important it is to attract and keep the right people for the success of an organisation.
Verizon Media calling out for new superheroes
Sandy Gould, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Diversity & Inclusion at Verizon Media shares the company’s innovative new talent strategy.
New perspectives on calculating the cost of employee turnover
Beyond out-of-pocket hiring and onboarding costs, how does turnover affect overall operations? Peter Cappeli looks at the latest economic research
The strange and unheard of job roles coming soon
Technology and disruption are causing some jobs to dry up; but there are some unique and economically-valuable roles that are set to take their place.
Oracle seminar: Advice for building the future ready workforce
In the age of disruption, jobs should be reinvented rather than eliminated as human talent and expertise are still required.
Singtel announces $45 million investment in digital education
The organization is pushing its employees to further their education and skills with a significant investment.
Talent mismatch improves in Singapore’s job market
A drop in the mismatch reflects Singapore’s strong economy as the job landscape evolves with employers and job seekers adjusting.
HRM Five: What employers need to know about millennials
Millennials will form 50% of the workforce by 2020 so it is essential to know what makes them tick so the working experience is smooth.
What do millennials think about workplace dress codes?
In a surprise outcome, new research suggests millennials believe “dressing up” for work boosts performance.
“lyf”: Millennial-focused co-living space launched by Ascott
The new “lyf” living space has been created for millennials, by the “millennial-minded”. Ascott is now keen to launch the brand across the globe.
British Airways pilots strike over pay and conditions
Thousands of workers stranded as pilots of British carrier go on strike seeking higher pay through profit sharing.
Workers should not expect benefits to stay competitive
Malaysia tells its workers that they should not expect benefits such as flexible work arrangements and childcare leave.
Preparing today’s workforce for tomorrow
James McKew, Asia-Pacific Regional Director for Universal Robots, says the stage is now being set for greater human-robot collaboration.
McDonald’s Corp: Inside a fast-evolving culture
McDonald’s Corp has been deliberately evolving its internal culture, as global director of HR Analytics Derek Berube explains.
HRM Five: Attracting the best millennial talent
Millennials seek a different set of benefits and compensations from their traditional predecessors, and that has some recruitment experts in a quandary.
Transforming McDonald’s key talent model for a new age
McDonald’s Corp is reinventing talent management for its own disrupted space, as Chief People Officer David Fairhurst explains to HR Executive magazine.
Graduate female employees hit a peak influencing changes at work
Female college graduates dominate in the work place influencing compensation packages.