HR Tech Update: Navigating the waves of ‘technostress’ and digital fatigue

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the advent of remote work has brought about unprecedented convenience and flexibility. However, lurking beneath the surface of this technological revolution is a silent but pervasive enemy: technostress. What is technostress? As we find ourselves tethered to screens, navigating the digital realm for work and social interaction, […]
HR Tech Update: Unleashing creativity with HR technology

Technology has done a lot for HR – from automating tedious tasks to improving reach and improving efficiency. Another advantage is the potential for HR to unleash its creativity with new technology solutions. Social media for outreach and research There are countless pieces of recruitment, hiring, and employee management software and platforms for finding […]
HR Tech Update: Why you need a rulebook for your AI in HR

Artificial intelligence (AI) is booming in popularity, and this is true in the human resources sector as well. We’ve covered several instances of the practical use-cases AI offers to HR – from AI-driven chatbots to AI reducing bias during the hiring process. However, AI is a new and largely unexplored field when it comes to […]
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 […]
HR Tech Update: Why you should be training for security awareness with your HR tech

The world of HR tech is rapidly advancing. Breakthroughs in technology, from cloud computing to artificial intelligence, are making these tech applications paramount in effective HR performance. This is especially true as the world’s landscape begins to more heavily favour remote (or hybrid) working environments in numerous industries. But has security awareness and cybersecurity training […]
HR Tech Update: How AI-powered HR tools can reduce bias in hiring

We have talked before about how AI can support and aid HR functions, specifically in training and recruitment. Artificial intelligence is being applied to more HR technologies, and one promising use case is its potential to reduce and minimise bias during the hiring process. It’s crucial that human resources is able to recruit and train […]
Foreign investors eyeing Southeast Asia for MICE development

Event organisers and HR professionals should be paying attention to movement in the global market, identifying characteristics of their country, culture, and workforces that offer a distinct and conducive atmosphere for events. This was one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper. Expanding Domains in Modern MICE and Staff […]
HR Tech Update: Using HR tech to strike the perfect balance between transparency and confidentiality

Human resources handles all kinds of sensitive employee information, and walking the line between the right amount of transparency and confidentiality in handling that information is a delicate balancing act. Transparency is a requirement, one that the workforce searches for at all levels of management. How HR displays pay transparency Employees want to know they […]
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 […]
HR Tech Update: Executing hybrid staff events with HR technologies

Staff events offer a multitude of benefits for organisations, offering opportunities for interactive learning and development, for brands to showcase their strong culture, and to keep employees engaged and motivated. On a larger scale, we can see the impact of staff events on the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry, affecting sales and revenue […]