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 […]
APAC needs to prepare for green jobs, ADB says
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended that Asia-Pacific countries prepare their workforce for green jobs as the region transitions to a low-carbon economy. In its paper titled “Preparing the Workforce for the Low-Carbon Economy: A Closer Look at Green Jobs and Green Skills,” the ADB said that countries in the region need to conduct […]
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. “HR should foster a culture of diversity & inclusion that embraces differences.” – Rosanun Chankasame, Chief Human Resources Officer, Prudential Thailand In an interview, Chankasame […]
Filipinos eager to learn AI skills, but hurdles remain
A new study by The Economist Impact and Google shows that 42% of Filipino employees want to learn new digital skills related to AI and machine learning, but poor internet access and lack of time are major hurdles. The study also found that most Filipinos consider AI and ML skills to be the 7th most […]
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. “Mental health affects a person’s decision-making abilities. Poor mental health can lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and disengagement at work.” – Ihsanuddin Usman, CHRO of […]
PBEd’s new workforce development program to upskill Filipino youth
Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), a business-led education advocacy group, has launched a new workforce development program called Future Skills Now (FSN). The program is supported by JP Morgan and aims to empower underprivileged Filipino youth with digital and career proficiencies. FSN offers 700 young Filipinos in Metro Manila and Cebu work-based training and mentorship […]
