Traditional industries need to embrace tech, experts say
Employees in traditional industries such as accountancy need to upskill and boost their digital know-how, experts at the first Philippines Fintech Festival said. Organised by Digital Pilipinas, the festival brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. Emmanuel Bonan, COO and vice chair of audit firm KPMG Philippines said that workers in traditional fields need to […]
HR Tech Update: Optimising workflow with machine learning
For every HR challenge today, there is a technological solution aimed at tackling the issue. Machine learning is playing an increasingly important role in HR. Deloitte’s 2019 Global Human Capital Trends found that 80% of those surveyed predicted growth in the use of cognitive technologies, including machine learning. Machine learning is a subset of artificial […]
New digital tools are providing the keys to training woes
In today’s changing business landscape, a company’s growth primarily depends on the ability of HR leaders to successfully deploy, train and manage its workforce. However, with many employees feeling disconnected, promoting and leveraging a truly connected training platform is now also proving essential. Robert Walters’ exit process survey found that 85% of employers in Asia […]
HR Tech Update: Treating work as play with gamification
HR TECHNOLOGY: For every HR challenge today, there is a technological solution aimed at tackling the issue. In the effort to keep employees engaged, tech vendors have turned to gamification to do so. But, what exactly is gamification? Gamification, as the name suggests, is the use of game-like elements in non-game contexts. It applies the […]
HR Tech Update: Metrics to prove a new system’s ROI
HR TECHNOLOGY: Investing in a digital solution to improve workflow efficiency is one of the most pressing concerns for today’s leaders. However, careless implementation of HR tech can lead to the adoption of multiple digital platforms, which may end up taking more time and induce more frustration than they save. This ultimately defeats the whole […]
HR Tech Update: Applicant tracking software explained
HR TECHNOLOGY: Almost anyone who has ever looked for a job has done this before. They may not necessarily meet the specified requirements of an advertised position, but they will slip their resume in anyway, just to try their luck. Applying for jobs now is easier than ever before and many organisations will often hire […]
Home Credit: Building a tech workforce that does good
Alexis Pham, Chief People Officer with Home Credit Vietnam, said there are three key opportunities for the company’s HR team, including standing out in its ability to attract, retain and engage talent. Pham noted that the company is up against big names in technology from local, regional, and even global players. “We do […]
HR Tech Update: Payroll software in the spotlight
HR TECHNOLOGY: Payroll remains one of the most important functions within the HR sphere of responsibility, but it can also be among the scariest for generalist practitioners. Even small mistakes can mean the difference between whether an employee pays their rent, or disappears with money worth 330 times their salary — as one Chilean company […]
Accenture looks to combine the metaverse and the workplace
It doesn’t matter what the technology is, HR and business leaders need to consider a wide range of factors before taking the investment plunge for new tools in the workplace. That makes consulting giant Accenture’s strong foray into the metaverse a ground-breaking effort, that is set to reap rewards during a period of severe talent […]
HR Tech Update: IBM and EY’s new all-in-one platform
HR TECHNOLOGY: International giants IBM and EY have joined forces to unveil their Talent Centre of Excellence (COE). The new solution is aimed at Fortune 500 companies in an attempt to answer post-Covid workplace demands. COE provides a one-stop shop, combining payroll services, talent acquisition, and other HR functionalities through AI-driven analytics and hybrid cloud […]
