Doris Lee’s forward-thinking leadership wins ‘Best HR Leader’
Doris Lee, Head of People & Culture, iCar & WapCar Malaysia, has been honoured with the Best HR Leader award at the 2024-2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia. Recognised for her strategic vision and innovative leadership, Lee has played a key role in shaping iCar Asia and WapCar Malaysia’s organisational culture. Her leadership has driven initiatives […]
Five critical skills HR leaders need in 2025
The landscape of HR is undergoing a profound transformation in Southeast Asia, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting workforce demographics, and unprecedented global challenges. As organisations navigate an increasingly complex business environment, HR leaders must evolve their skill sets to remain effective and strategic partners to their organisations. Southeast Asia’s workforce is shaped by a […]
Five cultural intelligence essentials for regional HR management
The complexities of managing HR across Southeast Asia’s diverse cultural landscape present unique challenges and opportunities for HR professionals. In a region where business practices, communication styles, and workplace expectations can vary significantly from country to country, cultural intelligence has become an indispensable skill for HR practitioners. The impact of cultural differences on workplace dynamics […]
Five principles of effective recruitment marketing
In today’s competitive talent landscape across Southeast Asia, organisations are finding traditional recruitment methods increasingly insufficient to attract top-tier candidates. The rapid digitalisation and economic growth within the ASEAN region have created a skills gap that continues to widen, particularly in sectors like technology, finance, and healthcare. Recruitment marketing—the strategic application of marketing techniques to […]
Transforming HR and driving innovation
Kartini Aprilia Suchayo, also known as Lia, of PT Merah Cipta Media has won the Best HR Leader award at the 2024 HR Stars Awards, recognising her exceptional achievement in transforming HR from a support function into a strategic business driver. Drawing from extensive experience across automotive, logistics, property, financial services, manufacturing, and technology sectors, […]
The First Word: HR’s role in the AI-driven workplace
This year marks my 18th in HR—and it has been a journey through varied organisations, cultures, and industries. Over this time, I’ve seen immense transformation in the workplace over the years, especially with the rise of remote and hybrid work and advancements like Generative AI (GAI). These shifts have fundamentally reshaped the skills many of […]
Herfi Rani Ifdalia: Bringing innovation and experience to HR Stars Awards judging
Herfi Rani Ifdalia, Director of HR at VML Indonesia, has brought a wealth of experience to the HR Stars Awards Indonesia 2024 judging panel. With deep roots in the marketing and advertising industry, Ifdalia has mastered the intricate balance of managing creative talent while driving organisational transformation through data-driven strategies. Beginning her career in talent […]
Abdi Hamdani: Empowering growth through strategic HR
Abdi Hamdani is a distinguished HR professional and director at a packaging group of companies, bringing over 26 years of experience in human capital management. He excels in aligning talent strategies with organisational goals and fostering positive work environments. Previously, he served as General Manager of Human Capital at the largest spice processing company in […]
Navigating HR with expertise and diverse industry experience
With over 13 years of HR experience, Anna Yuliani has become a respected leader in recruitment and training. As the Founder of Quantum HR Indonesia, she’s been instrumental in recruiting talent across diverse industries such as healthcare, logistics, retail, and F&B. Her previous role as HR Manager at PT Importa Jaya Abadi allowed her to […]
The First Word: The CMO conundrum in evolving marketing leadership
In many boardrooms today, a significant shift is happening: the role of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is disappearing. A McKinsey study found that 40% of Fortune 500 companies no longer have a CMO or a similar role on their CEO’s executive team. In a challenging economic outlook, businesses are working with increasingly lean teams […]
