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 […]
Author: Josephine Tan
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 […]
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, […]
Thailand studies broader early retirement scheme to reshape public sector workforce
The Thai government is considering expanding eligibility for a voluntary early retirement scheme for civil servants to include younger officials, as part of broader efforts […]
Nearly 80 million ASEAN employees could see jobs reshaped by GenAI, ILO finds
Nearly 80 million employees in ASEAN are employed in occupations with at least some exposure to generative AI (GenAI), underscoring the technology’s growing influence on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Malaysia studies post-maternity leave allowance as maternity leave complaints decline
Malaysia is studying the introduction of a post-maternity leave allowance for working mothers, as the government reports a decline in complaints following the implementation of […]
Nominations open for HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2026
The search is on for Asia’s most trusted HR brands, with nominations officially opening for HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. Returning this December, the […]
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 […]
Japan records third straight year of 5% wage growth as labour market remains resilient
Japan has recorded annual wage increases of more than 5% for a third consecutive year, signalling continued strength in its labour market and reinforcing expectations […]
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 […]