HR Tech Update: How AI-powered HR tools can reduce bias in hiring
We have talked before about how AI can support and aid HR functions, specifically in training and recruitment. Artificial intelligence is being applied to more HR technologies, and one promising use case is its potential to reduce and minimise bias during the hiring process. It’s crucial that human resources is able to recruit and train […]
The First Word: Leveraging AI for people-centric recruitment and continuous learning
We’re seeing competition for talent with AI-related skills heating up, as business leaders anticipate that Generative AI will revolutionise industries and redefine jobs. Our recent Global Talent Trends Report shows that job posts mentioning AI grew by 1.1x in Australia, 2.5x in India, 1.9x in Japan and 2.4x in Southeast Asia over the last two […]
Event organisers need to prioritise in-person connection for scattered workforces
Remote and hybrid work arrangements reshaped how employees interact. The reduced face-to-face connections reinforce the need to balance relationship-building and work collaboration when team members finally come together for in-person gatherings, such as during the end of the year. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper. […]
Recovery and stability under way for Southeast Asia’s events industry
Hotel occupancy rates from late 2022 until the present time reflect rapid recovery and stability for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and staff events industry of Southeast Asia. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper. Expanding Domains in Modern MICE and Staff Events, available […]
The First Word: How can organisations tap into technological solutions to better protect the mental wellbeing of their employees?
Introduction Organisations in Singapore have been stepping up their efforts in prioritising their employees’ mental wellbeing over the past few years. Corporate insurance providers, such as AIA Singapore, Mercer Singapore, and Great Eastern, have shared uptake of mental wellbeing benefits by organisations for their employees has almost doubled since 2019. This uptake within organisations is […]
Research Preview: Expanding domains in modern MICE and staff events
Staff events and professional gatherings were heavily affected by the pandemic. Months after the declared end of the Covid-19 crisis, what are organisations in Southeast Asia doing and what should they expect? The popularity of virtual events has certainly remained, a lasting effect of the innovations and adaptations that sprouted over the past few years. […]
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 […]
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. […]
