Crissy Rollan: Making HR human again
When you talk to Crissy Rollan, you quickly realise her story isn’t about chasing titles or climbing ladders. It’s about restoring meaning to work and reminding leaders that people are, and always will be, the foundation of success. She built Qubel from two things: a deep belief in people and a desire to reimagine how […]
Building the future of HR from the ground up
He didn’t begin in HR. In fact, his journey started right where most stories of leadership do, on the front lines. For Coach Darwin Rivers, the early 2000s marked the beginning of his career in the growing IT-BPM industry, where he progressed from a frontline agent to an operations supervisor. It was in those formative […]
Nitin Goil: Restoring workplaces where both people and performance thrive
He didn’t plan to write a book or start a movement. It began, as he says, “over a casual conversation over coffee more than 2 years ago.” That chat between Nitin and his ex-colleague and friend, Sebastian Anthony, became the spark behind The Restored Organization and Restoration Labs. Both had witnessed the toll of toxic […]
Building a talent economy where people create value
The world of work is changing faster than many organisations can keep up with — and for Eddie Lee, this wasn’t a future problem. It was already happening. That’s what sparked the beginning of the Future of Talent Economy (FOTE) Network. He tells me, “The idea for Future of Talent Economy (FOTE) Network emerged from […]
K. Thivenathan: “The last mile of HR is human”
For someone who says they “stumbled into HR,” Thivi’s journey doesn’t sound accidental at all—it sounds intentional, human, and built on a simple belief: people want clarity, recognition, and purpose. Not surprises. He’s spent nearly 30 years moving across Malaysia, Singapore, the USA, China, Taiwan and industries like semiconductors and FMCG, and at the heart […]
The minds shaping tomorrow’s workplaces: HR Stars Awards Singapore 2025 judges
The HR Stars Awards Singapore 2025 brings together a panel of judges who embody the future of work. They are not just evaluating entries; they’re defining what HR leadership means in an era shaped by technology, empathy, and transformation. These leaders have built careers on reshaping how organisations attract, develop, and inspire their people. From […]
Kevin Chua: Shaping purposeful leadership through people
Some leaders find purpose through achievement; others, through the difference they make in people’s lives. For Kevin Chua, Chief Human Resources Officer at United World College South East Asia, purpose has been the compass guiding his every career move — from corporate giants in MedTech, Pharma, and Energy, to his current role in education. “I […]
Jennie Lim: Anchoring HR in purpose and education
Every HR leader has a story, but for Jennie Lim, it’s a story rooted in people and purpose. Her career has taken her through education, media, and hospitality, but it was international education that gave her the strongest sense of alignment. “My HR journey has spanned education, media, and hospitality, but the defining moment came […]
The First Word: What EV habits teach HR about lasting change
When people talk about electric vehicles (EVs), the focus often falls on technical specifications, battery range, charging speed, or running costs. But the real transformation lies in how people’s behaviour is affected by it. New EV owners don’t simply adopt a new car. They adopt a new rhythm. They begin planning more efficient journeys, charging […]
WHO SAYS: When HR struggles, who holds us?
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. “HR is expected to be the listener, the fixer, the fighter. But when HR struggles, who holds us?” – Kirk Patrick Alimaza, Country Head, People, […]
