HR Tech Update: The tech HR can use to tackle burnout
Employee burnout is a major challenge and concern for all types of businesses. As the business landscape evolves, so do the solutions that address the root causes of employee fatigue and frustration in the workplace – many of which are provided through technology. HR can use multiple tech approaches to create happier, less stressful environments […]
Aspire launches integrated payment acceptance solution in Indonesia
Aspire, an all-in-one finance software provider, has launched a new integrated payment acceptance solution in Indonesia. This launch further strengthens Aspire’s software offerings and caters to the evolving needs of Indonesian businesses undergoing rapid digitalisation. Aspire’s payment gateway service can be integrated directly into client websites, applications, and other platforms to automate payment acceptance. This […]
Employee burnout threatens cybersecurity, leaders must lead by example
The biggest threat to cybersecurity today is not security risks, but employee burnout, according to Marc van Zadelhof, Chief Executive Officer of Devo, a cloud-native logging and security analytics solution. Van Zadelhof points to a recent study by Devo that found that 85% of IT security professionals are looking to leave their jobs because of […]
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 […]
HR Tech Update: Unlocking the diverse benefits of adding employee communication technology
Modern businesses are evolving to meet the more specific needs of their workforces. Employee communication technology has emerged as a game-changer for HR departments searching for tools that will facilitate seamless interactions between employees, relevant external parties (such as vendors), and HR. With HR’s own role transforming from supporting to becoming a strategic partner in […]
Elite Technology cuts 20% of workforce, exits non-core markets
Elite Technology, a legal technology company, has announced that it will be cutting 20% of its workforce and exiting non-core markets, including China, India, Mexico, Poland, and Singapore. The company’s CEO, Mark Dorman, said in an email to staff that the decision was made after a “comprehensive evaluation” of the business and that it was […]
Startup tech ALAMI finalised growth-stage funding, strengthen leadership team
Fintech startup ALAMI Group has completed an investment round led by Intudo Ventures, with East Ventures, AC Ventures, Quona Capital, and Golden Gate Ventures also participating. The round was successful despite challenging market conditions, resulting in $367 million in funding for 11.4 thousand MSMEs. ALAMI acquired Hijra Bank in Jakarta in 2021, a fully digital […]
The First Word: Encouraging youth to pursue cybersecurity career is key to securing Singapore’s digital future
As Singapore makes progress on its Smart Nation journey, harnessing technology to transform how people live and work is crucial. To do this, the government is planning to improve digital literacy and making technology accessible to everyone. Plans are in place to digitise Singapore’s industries and businesses, especially the infocomm media industry. In this digital […]
Filipinos eager to learn AI skills, but hurdles remain
A new study by The Economist Impact and Google shows that 42% of Filipino employees want to learn new digital skills related to AI and machine learning, but poor internet access and lack of time are major hurdles. The study also found that most Filipinos consider AI and ML skills to be the 7th most […]
