The First Word: Beyond the buzz: Unlocking the potential of AI in HR
It’s here. It’s palpable. It’s evolving rapidly. Artificial intelligence is no longer something we’re looking at in the future; it is already touching our lives and transforming the way we work. Generative AI has brought the technology a lot closer to us, enabling people to see up-close the power of AI with AI-driven tools doing […]
Human8 launches employee AI prompt school and personal research assistant
Chief Platform Officer Annelies Verhaeghe stated that the agency has always embraced technology and innovation. However, before diving into AI, they addressed data privacy concerns. According to Maz Amirahmadi, Managing Director, APAC, in the Asia Pacific, AI adoption has surged in 2023 across various industries, driven by the desire to improve employee productivity. It enables […]
Sapia.ai launches AI to detect ChatGPT job Aapplications in real-time
This AI platform can identify and flag responses from generative AI like ChatGPT in real-time. It helps improve diversity outcomes, saves time, and ensures a fair assessment of candidates. The system alerts candidates when their answers are likely AI-generated, allowing them to adjust their responses before submission. Transparency is a priority, and candidates are informed […]
Billease and Smile API streamlines employee verification with cutting-edge tech
In a bid to transform the landscape of human resources and employee verification, BillEase has formed a strategic partnership with identity verification specialist Smile API. The collaboration aims to revolutionise HR processes and streamline procedures for employment verification. In particular, the partnership will allow for an in-app employment verification system to the vast network of […]
S’pore takes the lead to digitise supply chain management, creating new opportunities for SE Asia
Singapore is spearheading a revolution in the supply chain management (SCM) sector, opening up new avenues of growth and employment not only in the city-state but across Southeast Asia. With a focus on digitization, the country is leveraging advanced technologies and fostering a culture of upskilling to pave the way for a more efficient and […]
Hong Leong Bank launches new Earned Wage Access solution in Malaysia
Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has launched a new earned wage access solution, becoming the first bank to offer such a service in Malaysia. Its innovative platform aims to transform the way salary advances are provided, bringing greater financial flexibility and convenience to both employers and employees. Traditionally, employees have faced the challenge of waiting for […]
The First Word: Levelling the playing field through automation
According to the International Labour Organization, many Asian economies are finding it difficult to respond to the skills needed for the workforce in this era of globalisation, emerging technologies, and changing nature of work. Inevitably, historically marginalised groups like women are more at risk of losing out as a result. In Singapore, official statistics show […]
Emerging investment sectors surge in the Philippines
A robust growth in domestic industries has positioned the Philippines as a promising hotspot for foreign investors. The country’s GDP rose by 7.6% in 2022, the fastest growth since 1976. Key sectors driving this economic growth are business process outsourcing (BPO) and semiconductor manufacturing. The BPO industry alone contributed around $32.5 billion in 2022, and […]
Meta’s third global layoff wave threatens Singapore tech jobs
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has commenced its third worldwide layoff round, risking technology jobs in Singapore. This streamlining effort, dubbed as ‘year of efficiency’, follows a substantial hiring increase during the pandemic. Unfortunately, the return to normality has led to a decrease in e-commerce ad revenue, contributing to job cuts. Previously, Meta axed approximately 11,000 […]
Vietnam encouraged to invest in AI ecosystem for economic growth
Vietnam needs to invest in the AI ecosystem across various factors and fields to benefit from the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to Torus.AI Company’s Director, Nguyen Tien Dung. Speaking at a talk titled “Investment for AI: Opportunities for Vietnam” held by Tia Sang Magazine on May 7, Dung emphasized the importance of investing […]
