Sid Bhasin: Scaling HR with purpose and precision
When you talk to Sid Bhasin, you immediately sense that his view of HR is very different from what most of us are used to. He sees HR as a powerful engine that can shape organizational agility, culture, and long-term capability. For him, HR is not a support unit. It is a strategic product and […]
The nomination and judging process for Indonesia 2025-26 Awards
Welcome to the HR Stars Awards 2025-26 (Indonesia), where excellence in human resources is recognized and celebrated. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the nomination and judging processes, ensuring participants are well-prepared to enter and potentially clinch one of these prestigious awards. Mark your calendars, as we guide you through each key date and […]
Will you be the next HR superstar in Malaysia?
The 2024–2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia recognised organisations and leaders who raised the bar for people practices across the country. Their work shows what is possible when HR teams combine purpose, consistency and thoughtful design. For any organisation considering a nomination, these winners offer a clear message: meaningful HR work deserves to be seen, shared […]
Raising the standard of HR, the “unggul” way
When you meet Ami Kastari, it’s clear she isn’t just leading a professional organisation — she’s leading a movement. As Chairwoman of HR Unggul Indonesia, Ami has spent her career proving that HR isn’t just about processes and policies; it’s about purpose, empathy, and growth. “My career began in the retail industry in the late […]
Why be part of the 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia
The HR Stars Awards Malaysia 2025–2026 recognises work that changes organisations from the inside out. It honours HR teams and leaders who not only execute programmes, but shape mindsets, influence behaviours and push their organisations to lead with purpose. If your team has implemented initiatives that created real improvements — not just on paper, but […]
Crissy Rollan: Making HR human again
When you talk to Crissy Rollan, you quickly realise her story isn’t about chasing titles or climbing ladders. It’s about restoring meaning to work and reminding leaders that people are, and always will be, the foundation of success. She built Qubel from two things: a deep belief in people and a desire to reimagine how […]
Building the future of HR from the ground up
He didn’t begin in HR. In fact, his journey started right where most stories of leadership do, on the front lines. For Coach Darwin Rivers, the early 2000s marked the beginning of his career in the growing IT-BPM industry, where he progressed from a frontline agent to an operations supervisor. It was in those formative […]
🌟 Nominations now open for HR Stars Awards Malaysia
The 2025–2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia is now open for nominations, inviting organisations and HR leaders to share their stories of transformation, innovation, and impact. More than a celebration of achievement, the Awards represent a moment of reflection for Malaysia’s HR community and a chance to look at how people strategies have evolved in a […]
Nitin Goil: Restoring workplaces where both people and performance thrive
He didn’t plan to write a book or start a movement. It began, as he says, “over a casual conversation over coffee more than 2 years ago.” That chat between Nitin and his ex-colleague and friend, Sebastian Anthony, became the spark behind The Restored Organization and Restoration Labs. Both had witnessed the toll of toxic […]
Building a talent economy where people create value
The world of work is changing faster than many organisations can keep up with — and for Eddie Lee, this wasn’t a future problem. It was already happening. That’s what sparked the beginning of the Future of Talent Economy (FOTE) Network. He tells me, “The idea for Future of Talent Economy (FOTE) Network emerged from […]
