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. “The lives of HR professionals are changing as well, with AI helping improve efficiency in operations and processes.” – Jayant Paleti, Co-Founder, Darwinbox In his […]
AI is changing the Singapore workforce

Singaporean workers are leading the world in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) skills, according to a new report by LinkedIn. The report found that the diffusion rate of AI skills in Singapore has grown 20 times since January 2016, compared to an average growth of eight times globally. Pooja Chhabria, a LinkedIn economist, attributes Singapore’s success […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Enterprise technology category

Comprising several functional areas for HR including employment data, development platforms, project management, and collaboration, enterprise technology can do a world of wonders in streamlining workflows with better responsiveness and agility for the organisation overall. This category under the HR Ecosystem Awards will identify the best B2B service providers in Southeast Asia with a proven […]
Five tips for CEOs on getting the most out of their HR teams

https://youtu.be/X8C5YsQHl6c This installment of Chief of Staff Five is a little bit different. In honour of our currently unfolding Champions List of the most HR-focused CEOs and business leaders in Southeast Asia, we have put together our top tips for top executives looking to get the most value and collaboration out of their HR leaders […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: HR Information System category

An HR information system (HRIS) can drastically increase the impact of HR’s efforts and initiatives when adopted into company operations. The array of available technologies today gives organisations plenty of choices on how to automate core processes for HR, which overall supports administration and other departments within the company. This category under the HR Ecosystem […]
HR Tech Update: How conducting values assessments with HR tech creates a purpose-driven workplace

Modern organisations and the contemporary candidate pools of today prioritise values more than ever – principles such as inclusivity and diversity, transparency, integrity, and accountability are incredibly important to forming cohesive, like-minded workplaces. More than ever, human resource professionals can use advanced technological and digital solutions to conduct thorough values assessments with candidates, which offers […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Meetings and entertainment category

Staff events, whether for upskilling, networking, or even as incentives, are a major component of employer branding. They make a huge difference in allowing employees to feel valued and even attract new talents’ curiosity about working for a company. The HR Ecosystem Awards’ Meetings and Entertainment category will honour consultancies and organisations that specialise in […]
Huneety’s first pre-seed round tackles skilled worker shortage in SEA

Investor Amit Lal Singh will lead the first pre-seed funding round of Huneety. This is the first funding round for Huneety, funded in Thailand by French entrepreneurs Simon Carvi and Vianney d’Hostel. The investment was facilitated by Singapore’s investment matchmaking platform WOWS Global. Huneety is a HRTech platform already active in Thailand and Indonesia since […]
Five ways Compensation and Benefits practice is changing with wider use of technology

In the dynamic landscape of HR in Southeast Asia, the rapid integration of technology has ushered in transformative shifts, particularly within the realm of compensation and benefits. As organisations embrace the digital era, traditional approaches to rewarding and engaging employees are evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this Chief of Staff Five, we delve into […]
HR Tech Update: The importance of using technology for better candidate relationship management

Customers aren’t the only audience your company has to impress. In today’s competitive, internationalised business landscape, it’s more crucial than ever to develop strong relationships with talent pools and individual candidates. Retaining and attracting top talent is made much easier when an organisation can establish a reputation for having a proactive approach in managing and […]