The First Word: Embracing the future of work in Southeast Asia
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a myriad of challenges, including technological advancements and competitive market pressures. But most of all, SMEs often operate with limited resources when it comes to their most prized asset — human resources. This is exactly why there is a need to make […]
Sector Report: HR challenges in the Hotels and Hospitality industry
Five innovative strategies for modern talent acquisition
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the dynamics of talent acquisition are continually changing. Driven by technological advancements, shifts in workforce expectations, and the growing competition for top talent, HR professionals in Southeast Asia must adapt to stay ahead. Leveraging innovative strategies is essential for attracting and retaining the best candidates. Effective talent acquisition not […]
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 […]
Five creative approaches to building a more engaged workforce
In the dynamic and rapidly changing business environment of Southeast Asia, HR professionals face the challenge of fostering a highly engaged, office-based workforce. Employee engagement is crucial for productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. A disengaged workforce can lead to high turnover rates, decreased productivity, and a negative workplace culture. On the other hand, an engaged […]
Why workforce management software is thriving in 2024
The HR technology field is constantly changing and evolving – but certain technologies are thriving as advances are brought about by technological developments and disruptions. Workforce management (or talent management) software is spearheading and streamlining how HR professionals interact with, manage, and develop the business’s most valuable asset – its people. Adding workforce management software […]
Five Innovative Recruitment Techniques for the Digital Era
In the dynamic and rapidly evolving business landscape of Southeast Asia, HR professionals face the constant challenge of attracting and retaining top talent. As the digital era transforms traditional recruitment methods, staying ahead of the curve becomes essential. Embracing innovative recruitment techniques not only enhances efficiency but also ensures a competitive edge in the market. […]
HR Tech Update: Using HR Tech For a Structured Approach to Organisational Network Analysis
Every organisation has its own unique network of connections, communications, teams, and interdependent relationships that direct the flow of influence, information and action. This may be represented in the one person who knows exactly how to find a specific policy, or a team who can effortlessly work together to get a task done, whose impact […]
HR Tech Update: How HR Technology Is Ushering In A New Future For Deskless Work Design (DWD)
Deskless work design (DWD) describes any work environment where employees don’t follow the conventional desk or office set up. Professions such as hospitality workers (such as waiters and waitresses), educators, sales associates in retail, and many more follow a DWD. In fact, while many of us commonly associate a desk, computer, and keyboard setting with […]
HR Tech Update: The platforms making online interviewing a new standard
Video and phone call interviews are becoming the norm, and it is easy to see why. Being less time-consuming and intensive as in-person interviews, video meetings provide a convenient alternative for recruiters and candidates alike. Just over 80% of recruiters claimed they were comfortable with video interviews in a 2020 Recright study. The majority of […]
