Case in Point: How UOB gears up its workforce for success in the digital age
When the United Overseas Bank (UOB) realised digital transformation’s impact on job roles and skill demands, the company created an L&D programme designed to future-proof the workforce with an initial SGD3 million investment for the first three (3) years. Dubbed “Better U,” the programme features a 12-week foundation course accomplished through modules spanning five (5) […]
The First Word: Technology’s role in transforming jobs and supercharging careers
In an era marked by swift technological progress which are often seen as the disruptors to jobs, it’s time to shift our perspective. As the job landscape undergoes transformation, many individuals find themselves standing at a crossroads in the evolving workforce. Instead of fearing obsolescence, people are embracing the new era of technology-enabled learning and […]
Formal MICE education can help HR leaders, event organisers stay agile
Given the rapidly changing business landscape and colourful demography of Southeast Asia, it is necessary for HR to stay agile if teams want to maximise staff events for organisational growth. A key strategy for this is to acquire formal MICE education. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia […]
The First Word: Leveraging AI for people-centric recruitment and continuous learning
We’re seeing competition for talent with AI-related skills heating up, as business leaders anticipate that Generative AI will revolutionise industries and redefine jobs. Our recent Global Talent Trends Report shows that job posts mentioning AI grew by 1.1x in Australia, 2.5x in India, 1.9x in Japan and 2.4x in Southeast Asia over the last two […]
Research Preview: Expanding domains in modern MICE and staff events
Staff events and professional gatherings were heavily affected by the pandemic. Months after the declared end of the Covid-19 crisis, what are organisations in Southeast Asia doing and what should they expect? The popularity of virtual events has certainly remained, a lasting effect of the innovations and adaptations that sprouted over the past few years. […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
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. “AI is ushering in a new world of work, and the technology is already reshaping jobs, businesses, and industries.” – Feon Ang, Vice President, LinkedIn […]
Upskilling key to bridging Philippine power industry talent gap
Amidst the Philippine energy transition, the power industry is facing a growing talent shortage. This is due to a number of factors, including the retirement of experienced workers, the shift to renewable energy, and the global competition for talent. According to Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) Chief People Officer MaLu Inofre, there is a need to […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
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. “Overall, the future of HR and People functions is likely to be characterised by technology-driven solutions, a focus on employee wellbeing and development, and an […]
Indonesia revitalises vocational training to enhance labour force
The Indonesian government is prioritising the revitalisation of vocational training as a crucial step in improving the country’s human resources. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the labour force, developing skills faster, and making training more inclusive. Speaking at the inauguration of the Ministry of Manpower’s Vocational Building in Jakarta, Ida Fauziyah, Minister of Manpower, […]
F(DEV)’s “open collaboration” initiative is preparing its workforce for the future
The innovation arm of the Filinvest Group, F(DEV), has launched a comprehensive study on digital readiness, revealing that the majority of Filipino workers consider digital innovation to be essential in their work. However, only about half of them believe that their respective companies are allocating sufficient resources to drive innovation. Recognising that transforming people is […]
