The First Word: Adapting to a borderless workforce in Singapore
Every company today is now competing in the global economy. Traditional work models have evolved in the aftermath of the pandemic, and employees and businesses alike have begun to embrace remote work as the future of work. What trends have arised as companies in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asia region navigate through the challenges […]
Singapore professionals ready for AI-driven workplace
LinkedIn study found that 65% of professionals believe that AI will significantly change the way they work. Over 1 in 2 professionals (56%) are already using AI at work, and close to half (46%) said that their companies have already introduced guidelines or training plans to integrate AI into their day-to-day work. While the new […]
HR Champions: Piyush Gupta on finding hidden expertise
Title: CEO, DBS Bank Office headquarters: Singapore Company operations: Southeast Asia, South Asia, and China Industry: Banking Employees: 36,000 Piyush Gupta has had his fair share of regrets and realisations over his 40-year career, including 13 years as the bank’s CEO. He does not shy away from sharing them as lessons. One of these is […]
Malaysia’s mid-term plan: Invest on digital, knowledge-based economy
The Malaysian government has announced the three focus areas of the mid-term review of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). These are accelerating digitalisation and innovation, improving human capital, and promoting sustainable development. The government plans to invest RM150 billion in digitalisation over the next five years. This investment will be used to develop a digital […]
HR Tech Update: How chatbots are unlocking a new level of efficiency and engagement in HR
Chatbots have evolved since their first iteration in 1994, now becoming an exciting new technology that can change how organisations manage their workforce. In larger organisations, when there are hundreds of employees, vendors, and candidates to communicate with, HR can become overwhelmed quickly with keeping track of messages, requests, and questions. Chatbots can be useful […]
The First Word: Are AI and chatbots revolutionising the recruitment scene in Singapore?
Singapore has become a gateway for businesses into the Southeast Asian region for many looking to expand their businesses. The city-state has not only emerged as one of the top hirers in the region, but a growing number of multinational companies have also begun setting up their Asia-Pacific headquarters on its shores. It is certainly […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Leave and attendance management
Managing leave and attendance is a two-pronged function in leading personnel: on one hand, HR tracks employees’ productivity and time worked; on the other hand, HR is most aware of their time off for a variety of reasons. With the plethora of complexities in leave policies and types of leave, shift work and scheduling, carryover, […]
Learning experts to focus on transformation at Kuala Lumpur Summit
Following a successful summit last November, The 2nd Annual Asia Learning and Development for HR Transformation Summit is going to be back on 10 and 11 October, 2023 at the Grand Millenium Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Organised by 3Novex Global, the Summit is a result of months of industry consultation and independent research. It will […]
Singapore HR leaders embrace AI, but with concerns over ethics
The use of AI in the HR industry is growing rapidly in Singapore. A recent survey by Employment Hero found that 98% of HR practitioners in Singapore are already using AI tools within their HR software, and 80% of HR leaders are predicting an increase in AI in the coming years. HR leaders are excited […]
HR Tech Update: How tech-supported HR events foster stronger talent, development, and team building
HR teams can hold events for a number of purposes and in many settings, from virtual conferences to in-person workshops. Events can benefit multiple HR functions, such as a talent fair opening new candidate pools for recruitment, or webinars that get employees on the same page in their learning and development journeys. While the benefits […]
