HR Tech Update: AI-powered recruitment tools
In the dynamic HR landscape of Southeast Asia, AI-powered recruitment tools are revolutionising the hiring process. These tools leverage artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance recruitment, reducing biases and improving candidate matching. One prominent example is HireVue, which uses AI to assess candidate potential beyond résumés through video interviews and assessments. This technology helps build […]
Case in Point: How Forvis Mazars campaigns for auditing, accountancy sector among fresh talents
When Forvis Mazars noticed the talent crunch in the audit and accounting profession, the company swung into action to address misperceptions surrounding this sector and to advocate for the rewarding work, growth opportunities, and personal development that await candidates in this field. The Gen You campaign by Forvis Mazars is aimed at 18-to-25-year-olds who are […]
Case in Point: How Trust Bank uses competition to foster innovation, keep employees motivated
When Trust Bank recognised the need for continuous improvement and innovation for their customers, the company realised there had to be changes as well in the way their employees worked. This aligns with the bank’s core value of constant improvement by empowering employees to spearhead a heightened client experience and providing a work environment that […]
Case in Point: How Singtel redefines employee experience with continuous listening, digital transformation
When Singtel caught wind of increasing employee expectations, the company decided to enhance investments into digital platforms to improve collaboration and upskilling efforts within the team. Aside from attracting top talent, the aim was to nurture their existing employees and provide platforms for them to perform their jobs more effectively. EXperience was launched in 2019 […]
Case in Point: How DBS Bank personalises career coaching, enhances mobility with AI
When DBS Bank recognised the need to personalise the employee experience and improve mobility for a future-proof workforce, the company began to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to journey alongside employees. iGrow is the first career platform within the company harnessing AI to help employees identify their strengths and align future career aspirations. It allows them […]
The First Word: Empowering accountants to be strategic business partners with AI
From mechanical calculators to the birth of the internet, the quest for artificial intelligence (AI) has spanned centuries. Now, its reach extends to the heart of businesses: financial reporting, where it promises to unlock a new era of accuracy, efficiency, and insight. While AI is impressive when it comes to increasing efficiency and accuracy in […]
The First Word: The automation reformation that is reshaping work in the age of technology
The winds of change are sweeping the landscape of work. Last year, CNN reported that there will be huge disruptions in the global job market over the next five years as companies boost adoption of technologies. The World Economic Forum 2023 – which hosts a gathering of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland annually – found […]
The First Word: Four HR trends coming up on the horizon
We all know there’s no such thing as business as usual. The dynamics of commerce mean the only constant is change. And even after the seismic shifts we all felt during the pandemic, the post-Covid working environment looks set to continue to evolve at pace. For business leaders wanting to move toward growth with clarity […]
The First Word: Retaining the humans in human resources
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI), the Covid-19 pandemic, and the accelerating trend towards globalisation have combined to usher in an epochal shift in working practices, arguably the most significant since the industrial revolution. The traditional office model, where employees collaborate in close proximity, has given way to more atomised workforces, with individuals operating in […]
Case in Point: How UOB gears up its workforce for success in the digital age
When the United Overseas Bank (UOB) realised digital transformation’s impact on job roles and skill demands, the company created an L&D programme designed to future-proof the workforce with an initial SGD3 million investment for the first three (3) years. Dubbed “Better U,” the programme features a 12-week foundation course accomplished through modules spanning five (5) […]
