The First Word: Are AI and chatbots revolutionising the recruitment scene in Singapore?
Singapore has become a gateway for businesses into the Southeast Asian region for many looking to expand their businesses. The city-state has not only emerged as one of the top hirers in the region, but a growing number of multinational companies have also begun setting up their Asia-Pacific headquarters on its shores. It is certainly […]
Singapore HR leaders embrace AI, but with concerns over ethics
The use of AI in the HR industry is growing rapidly in Singapore. A recent survey by Employment Hero found that 98% of HR practitioners in Singapore are already using AI tools within their HR software, and 80% of HR leaders are predicting an increase in AI in the coming years. HR leaders are excited […]
HR Tech Update: How tech-supported HR events foster stronger talent, development, and team building
HR teams can hold events for a number of purposes and in many settings, from virtual conferences to in-person workshops. Events can benefit multiple HR functions, such as a talent fair opening new candidate pools for recruitment, or webinars that get employees on the same page in their learning and development journeys. While the benefits […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Payroll category
Managing payrolls has tremendous effects on the part of HR practitioners. Not only does it affect employee satisfaction and retention; it also speaks volumes about organisational compliance, data security, reporting, and overall financial stability of a company. As a category in the HR Ecosystem Awards, the search is on for the most efficient and well-designed […]
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. “Overseeing remote employees requires a shift in focus away from compensation. Aligning leadership styles with company work protocols becomes paramount.” – Tsubasa Nakazawa, Managing Director, […]
H&M Indonesia and YOOBIC partners to improve employee productivity
H&M Indonesia and YOOBIC, a leading employee experience platform designed for frontline teams in the retail sector, have partnered to improve employee experience and operational efficiency. The partnership has yielded remarkable results, including improved employee engagement, streamlined communication channels, increased productivity, enhanced operational efficiency, ensured compliance with regulations, and promoted sustainability initiatives. The platform has […]
INFINITY8 expands business suite to include HR solutions
Malaysia’s top co-working space provider, INFINITY8, has expanded its business suite to include full integration of human resources (HR), recruiting, and office consultancy services. The company understands that finding, managing, and retaining employees can be a significant challenge for businesses, especially those with limited resources. By offering a comprehensive suite of HR solutions, INFINITY8 aims […]
HR Tech Update: How HR Tech supports healthy diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and why it’s essential
Acknowledging, appreciating, and including diversity is crucial to a healthy work environment. This is especially true as collaboration and interconnectedness grows across the world and within companies (particularly those with a hybrid working environment) due to technological advances. Diversity defines the many inherent and individual differences people have, including race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, […]
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 […]
