The First Word: Technology’s role in transforming jobs and supercharging careers
In an era marked by swift technological progress which are often seen as the disruptors to jobs, it’s time to shift our perspective. As the job landscape undergoes transformation, many individuals find themselves standing at a crossroads in the evolving workforce. Instead of fearing obsolescence, people are embracing the new era of technology-enabled learning and […]
Case in Point: How a KPMG game is solving its internal knowledge gaps
When KPMG realised there was an internal knowledge gap of the firm’s service capabilities, they looked to gamification as an innovative training tool. Employees were struggling to connect complex client challenges with the company’s taxonomy of services, hence the need for an efficient and engaging learning platform. The gamified app, KPMG GlobeRunner, plays out as […]
HR Tech Update: Navigating the waves of ‘technostress’ and digital fatigue
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the advent of remote work has brought about unprecedented convenience and flexibility. However, lurking beneath the surface of this technological revolution is a silent but pervasive enemy: technostress. What is technostress? As we find ourselves tethered to screens, navigating the digital realm for work and social interaction, […]
HR Tech Update: Unleashing creativity with HR technology
Technology has done a lot for HR – from automating tedious tasks to improving reach and improving efficiency. Another advantage is the potential for HR to unleash its creativity with new technology solutions. Social media for outreach and research There are countless pieces of recruitment, hiring, and employee management software and platforms for finding […]
HR Tech Update: Why you need a rulebook for your AI in HR
Artificial intelligence (AI) is booming in popularity, and this is true in the human resources sector as well. We’ve covered several instances of the practical use-cases AI offers to HR – from AI-driven chatbots to AI reducing bias during the hiring process. However, AI is a new and largely unexplored field when it comes to […]
The First Word: Why HR leaders are vital for effective AI implementation
While artificial intelligence (AI) is now a common denominator across workspaces, a majority of organisations in Southeast Asia still lag in harnessing its full potential. In 2024, HR leaders will need to start taking their rightful seat at the table in order to help organisations decide on the right AI technology to maximise its transformative […]
HR Tech Update: Why you should be training for security awareness with your HR tech
The world of HR tech is rapidly advancing. Breakthroughs in technology, from cloud computing to artificial intelligence, are making these tech applications paramount in effective HR performance. This is especially true as the world’s landscape begins to more heavily favour remote (or hybrid) working environments in numerous industries. But has security awareness and cybersecurity training […]
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 […]
HR Tech Update: Using HR tech to strike the perfect balance between transparency and confidentiality
Human resources handles all kinds of sensitive employee information, and walking the line between the right amount of transparency and confidentiality in handling that information is a delicate balancing act. Transparency is a requirement, one that the workforce searches for at all levels of management. How HR displays pay transparency Employees want to know they […]
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 […]
