Singapore professionals ready for AI-driven workplace
LinkedIn study found that 65% of professionals believe that AI will significantly change the way they work. Over 1 in 2 professionals (56%) are already using AI at work, and close to half (46%) said that their companies have already introduced guidelines or training plans to integrate AI into their day-to-day work. While the new […]
HR Tech Update: How chatbots are unlocking a new level of efficiency and engagement in HR
Chatbots have evolved since their first iteration in 1994, now becoming an exciting new technology that can change how organisations manage their workforce. In larger organisations, when there are hundreds of employees, vendors, and candidates to communicate with, HR can become overwhelmed quickly with keeping track of messages, requests, and questions. Chatbots can be useful […]
Jakarta adopts hybrid work setup to combat air pollution
The Indonesian government has adopted a partial work-from-home policy for employees in local governments, state-owned enterprises, and municipally-owned companies in Jakarta and the surrounding area. The policy was announced by Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian on Wednesday, and aimed to reduce vehicle emissions and mitigate air pollution in the capital city. Under the new policy, […]
HR Tech Update: How tech-supported HR events foster stronger talent, development, and team building
HR teams can hold events for a number of purposes and in many settings, from virtual conferences to in-person workshops. Events can benefit multiple HR functions, such as a talent fair opening new candidate pools for recruitment, or webinars that get employees on the same page in their learning and development journeys. While the benefits […]
H&M Indonesia and YOOBIC partners to improve employee productivity
H&M Indonesia and YOOBIC, a leading employee experience platform designed for frontline teams in the retail sector, have partnered to improve employee experience and operational efficiency. The partnership has yielded remarkable results, including improved employee engagement, streamlined communication channels, increased productivity, enhanced operational efficiency, ensured compliance with regulations, and promoted sustainability initiatives. The platform has […]
HR Tech Update: How HR Tech supports healthy diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and why it’s essential
Acknowledging, appreciating, and including diversity is crucial to a healthy work environment. This is especially true as collaboration and interconnectedness grows across the world and within companies (particularly those with a hybrid working environment) due to technological advances. Diversity defines the many inherent and individual differences people have, including race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Enterprise technology category
Comprising several functional areas for HR including employment data, development platforms, project management, and collaboration, enterprise technology can do a world of wonders in streamlining workflows with better responsiveness and agility for the organisation overall. This category under the HR Ecosystem Awards will identify the best B2B service providers in Southeast Asia with a proven […]
HR Tech Update: How conducting values assessments with HR tech creates a purpose-driven workplace
Modern organisations and the contemporary candidate pools of today prioritise values more than ever – principles such as inclusivity and diversity, transparency, integrity, and accountability are incredibly important to forming cohesive, like-minded workplaces. More than ever, human resource professionals can use advanced technological and digital solutions to conduct thorough values assessments with candidates, which offers […]
HypeFast lays off 30% of staff amid profitability
HypeFast Co-founder and CEO, Achmad Alkatiri explained that this move was not easy but important for the organisation to stay profitable, hit a positive cash flow and to continue generating revenue growth. Founded in January 2020, Hypefast helped local brands to generate over 500 million rupiah (US$32,627) in revenue, facilitating their business growth, particularly within […]
Jakarta is one of the ‘best cities’ in the world for workcations, survey
IWG’s study compared the nine key criteria – climate, culture, accommodation, transport, food & drink, happiness, broadband speed, and the availability of flexible workspace. Ranking the cities out of 10, Jakarta emerged as part of the TOP 10 attributing it to the city’s vibrant and laid back culture. The concept of “workcations,” experienced a surge […]
