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. “I like the people. We’re a team. Work becomes easy because we respect each other. And every day, I learn from the people I work […]
Indonesia needs a better way to measure – and improve productivity
How organisations define productivity can vary; some may measure productivity through hours worked, or by number of tasks completed. Bob Aubrey, Founder of the ASEAN Human Development Organisation and Chair of its advisory board summarises why it may be difficult to improve employee productivity: “The problem with the human capital measure is that all measures […]
Indonesia struggles to retain pandemic advances in HR tech adoption
Many Indonesian companies are interested in incorporating digitalisation into their business strategies, including in the HR profession. IT development, automation and other technological adaptations are becoming increasingly vital to Indonesian industrialisation as many of the country’s companies struggle to compete in an expanding global market. The challenge of improving digital infrastructure through technological adaptation of […]
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 […]
HR Tech Update: How can artificial intelligence help the HR function?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the spotlight in a number of industry discussions, including around HR technology. It has huge potential to automate tedious and intensive tasks while providing advanced insights with a more human delivery. It can use detailed descriptions in place of statistics to tell a comprehensive story. which means HR can leverage […]
Skills still holding Indonesia’s workforce back: Chief of Staff research
It might be Southeast Asia’s biggest economic player, but there are still some key issues holding Indonesia back from its ongoing development. Professional skills, particularly in project management, inter-personal communication, and technology and artificial intelligence, are in simultaneously short supply and high demand throughout the country, according to the latest research paper from Chief of […]
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 […]
CNN Philippines’ Jane Santos: mutual respect makes teamwork easy
Jane C. Santos, Assistant Vice President for Technical Services at CNN Philippines, says the people she works with are the best part of leading her department at the news organisation. She tells Chief of Staff Asia what it is like to work at a major global news brand, her aspirations for her team, and what […]
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 […]
