Microsoft invests in HR technology provider Darwinbox
Microsoft Asia has made an equity investment in HR technology unicorn Darwinbox. Darwinbox’s Human Capital Management (HCM) software-as-a-service platform operates on the cloud. It is used by more than 700 enterprises worldwide, covering more than two million employees. The mobile-first platform already integrates Microsoft’s Office 365 and Dynamics platforms in HR transactions and experiences. Microsoft’s […]
Anastasia Shamgunova guards Kaspersky’s HR virtual galaxy
Kaspersky thwarted more than 47 million cyberattacks during the first half of 2022 by blocking an average of 265,567 attacks in Southeast Asia alone. As more employers shift to hybrid and remote work modes, these numbers have become significant markers of the importance of cybersecurity, especially the people behind keeping data safe. Anastasia Shamgunova, Kaspersky’s […]
HR Tech Update: The renewed focus on staff engagement
HR TECH UPDATE: Employee engagement has become a major focus for HR leaders in Southeast Asia, and in recent years improving technology has made it much easier to measure this vital metric. Employee surveys are a great way to gain insights into how engaged and happy employees are at work. However, they generally take a […]
Four out of five firms want to digitalise HR processes
Four out of five firms in Malaysia want to digitalise their HR processes, particularly for employee benefits and payroll, according to a survey. The report, 2022-2023 Outlook Hiring, Compensations & Benefits was based on data from hiring personnel from 458 companies in Malaysia. About 41% of the companies said that they’re looking into digitalising employee […]
Andrew Tan invests in Silverlake Axis’ people profitably
“Employee satisfaction always powers a company’s performance, and no company has ever gone broke by caring about their staff too much,” says Andrew Tan, group managing director of Silverlake Axis (SAL). True enough, the Singapore Exchange-listed IT company recorded 2022 as its best financial year, with its strongest-ever revenue worth MYR736.5 million (SGD225.7 million), 18% […]
HR Tech Update: Exploring the role of the cloud in HR management
The future of work will see employers increasingly rely on cloud-based HR systems and human capital management solutions. This is due to the ever-growing demands of employees for their employers to adopt recent trends. A cloud-based system is a software that allows users to access and use information or applications from remote servers via the […]
HR Tech Update: Maximising recruitment with search engine optimisation
Job seekers are using the internet more than ever to find their next job. In fact, a study by the Pew Research Center showed that 80% of job seekers use the internet to search for jobs. If your company isn’t using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) tactics to drive traffic to your job pages, you’re likely […]
HR Tech Update: Understanding data with visualisation software
HR TECHNOLOGY: HR professionals are tasked with managing a lot of data. From employee records to performance reviews to benefits data, HR leaders have their hands full. But what good is this data if it can’t be used to inform decisions and drive change? That’s where data visualisation comes in. Data visualisation is a great […]
Louise Pender looks beyond Zalora’s passion for fashion
You’re a true-blue Asian online fashionista shopper if you have a Zalora account. Louise Pender (left) celebrates International Women’s Day with her team of “Zalorians” Giving access to a vast selection of 500 top international and local names in fashion, Zalora started its business in early 2012. Its presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, […]
HR Tech Update: Streamlining MICE with HRIS
For every HR challenge today, there is a technological solution aimed at tackling the issue. Human resources information system (HRIS) is a software that helps organisations manage employee data, but it can also help streamline workflow by automating onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration tasks while allowing managers to track employee performance and compliance. HRIS can […]
