Market Report: New trends in the Business Process Outsourcing and Employer of Record sector
HR Tech Update: Tools for building a seamless remote work experience
As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent in Southeast Asia, organisations are turning to technology to improve the remote work experience for their employees. By leveraging innovative tools and platforms, HR professionals can ensure that remote teams remain connected, productive, and engaged. Facilitating communication and collaboration Effective communication is crucial for remote teams. Tools like Lark […]
Featured List: Most intelligent and effective workplaces in Southeast Asia
Five HR strategies for thriving in the remote work revolution
The global workforce landscape has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, and Southeast Asia is no exception. The emergence of remote work as a viable and sustainable option has reshaped the way companies operate in the region. HR departments have been at the forefront of this change, tasked with adapting to new realities and […]
The First Word: Embracing the future of work in Southeast Asia
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a myriad of challenges, including technological advancements and competitive market pressures. But most of all, SMEs often operate with limited resources when it comes to their most prized asset — human resources. This is exactly why there is a need to make […]
The First Word: Shifting the needle at work with the power of flexibility
Nearly half of employers in the APAC region (46%) are introducing more flexible working policies this year to attract top talent. Coincidentally, and more recently, governments in Australia and Singapore have also announced new policies and guidelines promoting flexible work arrangements. Flexible work arrangements not only help companies attract and retain top talent, but they […]
The First Word: Understanding the Significance of Employer Branding for Law Firms in Singapore
Beyond the accolades of prestigious clientele and landmark cases, a law firm’s true triumph rests upon its ability to attract, retain, and empower its most invaluable asset—its people. In the past year, we have seen law firms like Spanish-based Perez-Llorca and Beijing-headquartered Han Kun Law opening up offices in Singapore. If law firms in Singapore […]
The First Word: Four HR trends coming up on the horizon
We all know there’s no such thing as business as usual. The dynamics of commerce mean the only constant is change. And even after the seismic shifts we all felt during the pandemic, the post-Covid working environment looks set to continue to evolve at pace. For business leaders wanting to move toward growth with clarity […]
The First Word: Retaining the humans in human resources
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI), the Covid-19 pandemic, and the accelerating trend towards globalisation have combined to usher in an epochal shift in working practices, arguably the most significant since the industrial revolution. The traditional office model, where employees collaborate in close proximity, has given way to more atomised workforces, with individuals operating in […]
HR Tech Update: Empowering workers with disabilities through accommodations-focused HR tech
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, the call for inclusivity and diversity in the workplace has never been stronger. During the pandemic, many workplaces went entirely remote, or into a hybrid work model, which provided increased accessibility to workers with disabilities. These more flexible work environments have allowed a record number of persons with disabilities to […]
