The conversation about AI in the workplace has moved on. The question is no longer whether organisations should adopt it, but how people and machines […]
Author: Josephine Tan
New 12-week mini-MBA targets leadership gap in the AI era
Traditional MBA pathways are being reimagined as organisations look for faster, more flexible ways to build leadership capability in a workforce increasingly shaped by AI […]
Samsung’s AI overhaul starts in the boardroom – then reaches every employee
Samsung Group is rolling out one of its most comprehensive internal AI initiatives to date, opening external generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini […]
Singapore shifts workforce focus to deep expertise and human judgment
As generative AI (GenAI) evolves from a novelty into a “super assistant,” Singapore is moving aggressively to ensure its workforce remains relevant. At the Straits […]
Sapient Insights launches 29th Annual HR Systems Survey amid growing AI adoption
As AI, workforce planning, and digital transformation continue to reshape the workplace, HR leaders have an opportunity to influence one of the industry’s most comprehensive […]
CHRO Malaysia 2026: Elevating the HR function to the heart of business strategy
The role of the CHRO has never been more complex – or more consequential. As organisations in Malaysia grapple with rapid digitalisation, shifting workforce expectations, […]
What is HR worth? CHRO Malaysia 2026 and the rise of the value architect
When CHRO Malaysia 2026 returns to the Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara from 23 to 25 June, its organisers have handed the modern HR leader a […]
Employers in Singapore hold firm on hiring but pay up for AI and critical thinking skills
Singapore’s hiring momentum has cooled sharply heading into Q3 2026, even as employers signal a clear willingness to pay more for AI and critical thinking […]
The shadow AI problem HR leaders can no longer ignore
AI is already deeply embedded in daily work across most organisations, largely outside the boundaries of formal company policy – and the gap between adoption […]
Thailand floats automation tax as AI puts millions of jobs at risk
Thailand’s National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (Nectec) is pressing the country’s new National AI Committee to make AI-driven job displacement a priority, warning that […]
Job hopping among young employees signals deeper labour market issues, says PNB Research Institute
Job hopping among younger employees is often viewed as a sign of declining loyalty or a poor work ethic. However, new research from the PNB […]
The World Cup is also a US$17 billion test of workforce agility
As anticipation builds for the next FIFA World Cup, employers may need to prepare for more than just shifting calendars and increased casual conversations in […]
Singapore tops Asia-Pacific for taking—and actually using—it’s annual leave
It’s Friday, which means a good chunk of your team is either already on leave or quietly counting down the hours until they are. And […]
Skills: The common language of human-AI collaboration
The traditional boundaries of human resources are undergoing a radical transformation as AI moves from a speculative tool to an integrated “colleague” within the workforce. […]
Leadership stability takes priority in Asia-Pacific as CHRO and COO turnover declines
Leadership transitions across Asia-Pacific are taking on a more measured and strategic tone, as organisations place a premium on continuity, internal talent, and first-time executives […]
Day 1 of HR Tech Asia 2026: Workforce transformation takes centre stage in Singapore
Thousands of HR professionals, business leaders, and technology innovators descended on Singapore yesterday for the opening of HR Tech Asia 2026, organised by HRM Asia […]
HR Tech Asia Awards 2026: Celebrating innovation, inclusion, and the future of work in Asia
HR Tech Asia Awards 2026 celebrated the outstanding contributions of organisations and individuals who are redefining human resources excellence across Asia. Held at Suntec Singapore […]
Employees in Singapore increasingly taking “snooze days” as sleep gap widens
A widening gap between the recognition of sleep’s importance and the actions taken to improve sleep health is a key finding from the sixth annual […]
Purpose, pay and AI pressures redefine talent expectations in Singapore finance sector
Singapore’s finance sector may remain one of the region’s most attractive talent hubs, but new research from ACCA suggests employers are facing a workforce increasingly […]
Productivity gains mask quiet crisis of employee disconnection, Intellect’s study shows
While global investments in corporate mental health are finally moving the needle on employee productivity and stress management, a new “quiet” crisis is emerging in […]