HR Tech Update: Cultural integration and digital collaboration platforms: building stronger remote teams
Connection and collaboration is crucial for teams made up of people from multiple cultures, backgrounds, and generations in today’s digital era. This is especially true in Southeast Asia, where the workplace is of great importance for socialising among employees. HR can use multiple platforms to sustain this need for connectivity, taking into consideration that remote […]
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 […]
Indonesia promotes women’s leadership to boost productivity
Women’s leadership in organizations is key to boosting productivity and enhancing economic inclusiveness, according to Ida Fauziyah, Indonesia’s Minister of Manpower. Speaking at the Conference on Women’s Leadership in Public-Sector Organisations for Productivity Enhancement, Fauziyah urged policymakers and government representatives to prioritise increasing the representation of women in managerial roles. She emphasised that women possess […]
Research Preview: Navigating remote, hybrid work boundaries in Southeast Asia
Jobseeker preferences and current opportunities show that remote or hybrid work is here to stay in Southeast Asia. However, is it truly feasible and beneficial to the region? Southeast Asian countries are known for strong filial ties and intergenerational support. Separating work and personal life is already challenging as it is—what happens when a high-sociability […]
HR Tech Update: Managing from across borders with global HR management suites
Many businesses operate on a large scale, with hundreds or even thousands of employees for HR to manage. In an ever-more interconnected business landscape, many companies also manage their human resources across multiple locations, regions, time zones and even languages. Effective management of a workforce spread across the globe is more critical than ever before. […]
LinkedIn launches AI tools for future of work
LinkedIn today announced the launch of new generative AI tools in Recruiter and Learning Hub to help organisations prepare for the future of work. These tools are designed to help HR teams focus on more strategic work, such as building relationships with candidates and fostering a strong company culture. The new AI-assisted recruiting tools can […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Marriott International, D&V Philippines and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Apichat Kumpun HR Services and Market Talent Acquisition Manager Marriott International Thailand Kumpun promotes quality improvement and labour productivity initiatives, understanding of the value of achieving Marriott International goals, and aligning training, talent development, and quality improvement […]
HR Tech Update: Filling the skills gap with technology-powered solutions
What is the skills gap? It’s apparent that technology-enabled applications and devices have made a huge positive impact in HR, but tech is also responsible for widening the skills gap. According to a 2020 McKinsey report, 44% of the respondents globally surveyed reported their organisations will face skills gaps in the next five years. HR […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at PT Pernod Ricard, FMC Switzerland and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Ferdy Karler HR Manager PT Pernod Ricard Indonesia Karler started in HR Development Center of Excellence, focusing on Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning Development. He previously worked at PT Bahana Genta Viktory as an HR Manager. […]
Smartfren Telecom strategy to redefine job roles and functions took toll
Smartfren Telecom, a prominent telecommunications company in Indonesia, has undertaken several strategic initiatives, benchmarking, and performance improvements for the company. This includes redefinition of job roles and functions to enhance competitiveness. Gisela Lesmana, Director of Investor Relations & Media at Smartfren, said it aligns with industry trends that demand constant transformation to support business sustainability. […]
