HR Tech Update: Priorities shaping Southeast Asia in 2026
Technology is changing learning and development at a pace that was difficult to imagine even a decade ago. Across Southeast Asia, HR and L&D teams now operate in an environment where digital tools shape how skills are identified, learning is delivered, and impact is measured. At the same time, the market has expanded rapidly, with […]
Five ways organisations optimise HR tech stacks
Southeast Asia’s dynamic business landscape presents unique challenges for HR technology implementation. With workforces spanning multiple countries, languages, and regulatory environments, organisations must carefully craft technology strategies that balance sophistication with practical adoption. The region’s varying levels of digital infrastructure further complicate standardised approaches to HR technology deployment. Despite these challenges, forward-thinking organisations across Southeast […]
HR Tech Update: Localising Global HR Platforms for Southeast Asia
As global HR platforms expand into Southeast Asia, one lesson is becoming clear: what works in New York or London doesn’t always translate seamlessly to Jakarta, Manila, or Bangkok. Localising HR technology isn’t just about switching languages — it means adapting systems to diverse cultural expectations, regulatory environments, and ways of working. Payroll is a […]
HR Tech Update: Using technology to enable a greener workplace
Sustainability has moved from boardroom talking points to frontline operations, with HR now playing a key role in shaping workplace practices that reduce environmental impact. In Southeast Asia, where rapid economic growth often collides with pressing climate concerns, technology is emerging as a critical tool for building greener workplaces. Digitalisation helps organisations cut down on […]
HR Tech Update: Labour compliance tools in SEA logistics
The logistics industry is the backbone of Southeast Asia’s booming trade, but with cross-border operations comes the complex challenge of navigating different labour laws and compliance requirements. From working hours and wage protections to safety standards, HR teams supporting logistics companies face the task of ensuring that employees are protected while businesses remain compliant across […]
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 First Word: Why continuous upskilling must become the norm in Singapore
AI has become the new language for businesses across the globe, and those who are adapting quickly are defining the future of work. Forward-looking companies are already responding by embedding digital and AI competencies into their core capabilities as an essential business infrastructure. They understand that AI readiness will increasingly determine the growth and success […]
HR Tech Update: Supporting migrant and gig workers with technology
Southeast Asia’s economies rely heavily on migrant and gig workers, from delivery riders and domestic helpers to project-based professionals in creative and tech industries. Yet, this vital segment of the workforce often faces barriers such as lack of access to benefits, inconsistent pay, and limited communication with employers. Technology is playing an increasingly important role […]
HR Tech Update: Building a digital-first company culture
Across Southeast Asia, organisations are learning that digital transformation isn’t just about tools — it’s about mindset. Building a digital-first company culture means embedding technology into the way people work, communicate, and grow, while ensuring employees embrace, rather than resist, change. For many companies, this begins with leadership buy-in. Leaders who model digital adoption — […]
The First Word: Future-ready talent starts with human-centred hiring
Southeast Asia and particularly Singapore’s manufacturing sector is facing a skills crisis. Businesses contend with long-standing structural challenges — an ageing workforce and a STEM talent pipeline that, while growing, still struggles to keep pace with the Island nation’s immense demand for highly skilled professionals. Policymakers have been clear about the scale of the challenge. […]
