Singapore government to set up new office to promote civic participation
The Singapore government will set up a new office to create more space for Singaporeans to work with the government and contribute to the shaping of the country’s future. The Singapore Government Partnerships Office, one of the recommendations of the Forward Singapore report, will lead national efforts to engage citizens who want to contribute by […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “AI is ushering in a new world of work, and the technology is already reshaping jobs, businesses, and industries.” – Feon Ang, Vice President, LinkedIn […]
The First Word: Inclusive practices in education are key to empower tomorrow’s leaders
Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the overall experience of an organisation for both its employees and clientele. Organisational leaders are responsible for cultivating and sustaining a shared work culture and values, as well as charting the course towards collective goals. When it comes to the context of schools, this principle holds equally true. […]
Upskilling key to bridging Philippine power industry talent gap
Amidst the Philippine energy transition, the power industry is facing a growing talent shortage. This is due to a number of factors, including the retirement of experienced workers, the shift to renewable energy, and the global competition for talent. According to Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) Chief People Officer MaLu Inofre, there is a need to […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “Overall, the future of HR and People functions is likely to be characterised by technology-driven solutions, a focus on employee wellbeing and development, and an […]
Singapore’s youth concerned about retrenchment, want employers to invest in skills
Nearly three in four youths in Singapore are concerned about being retrenched at least once in their career, a new survey has found. The TODAY Youth Survey 2023, which polled 1,000 respondents aged between 18 and 35, found that 74% of respondents agreed it was possible they could face retrenchment at least once in their […]
Indonesia revitalises vocational training to enhance labour force
The Indonesian government is prioritising the revitalisation of vocational training as a crucial step in improving the country’s human resources. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the labour force, developing skills faster, and making training more inclusive. Speaking at the inauguration of the Ministry of Manpower’s Vocational Building in Jakarta, Ida Fauziyah, Minister of Manpower, […]
Malaysian Minister urges employees to gain digital skills for future jobs
Malaysian employees need to gain new digital skills to be part of the future, according to Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi made the call at the #MyDigitalMaker Fair 2023, a joint public-private-academia initiative under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) aimed to nurture the interest in technology in students from a young age. […]
F(DEV)’s “open collaboration” initiative is preparing its workforce for the future
The innovation arm of the Filinvest Group, F(DEV), has launched a comprehensive study on digital readiness, revealing that the majority of Filipino workers consider digital innovation to be essential in their work. However, only about half of them believe that their respective companies are allocating sufficient resources to drive innovation. Recognising that transforming people is […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “HR should foster a culture of diversity & inclusion that embraces differences.” – Rosanun Chankasame, Chief Human Resources Officer, Prudential Thailand In an interview, Chankasame […]
