Sapia.ai launches AI to detect ChatGPT job Aapplications in real-time
This AI platform can identify and flag responses from generative AI like ChatGPT in real-time. It helps improve diversity outcomes, saves time, and ensures a fair assessment of candidates. The system alerts candidates when their answers are likely AI-generated, allowing them to adjust their responses before submission. Transparency is a priority, and candidates are informed […]
Surge in APAC office vacancy rates in Q2 2023
Singapore – Knight Frank, a global property consultancy released a comprehensive study tracking the rental performance of prime office properties across 23 key markets in the APAC region. In their latest Asia-Pacific Prime Office Rental Index for Q2 2023, the index dropped by 1.6% quarter-on-quarter, maintaining a year-long downward trend since Q2 2022. This brings […]
Microsoft announces global workforce reduction
Microsoft announced its decision to downsize its workforce as part of its strategic restructuring plan. The tech giant has not disclosed specific numbers regarding the extent of the layoffs or the departments most affected. However, sources indicate that the cull is likely to impact a considerable number of employees in various roles. Among the regions […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Remote, Certis & more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Barbara Mathews Chief People Officer, Remote Barbara Mathews has recently joined Remote as its Chief People Officer. Her appointment brings a wealth of HR experience from her previous role as the International Head of HR at Stripe, where […]
The First Word: Levelling the playing field through automation
According to the International Labour Organization, many Asian economies are finding it difficult to respond to the skills needed for the workforce in this era of globalisation, emerging technologies, and changing nature of work. Inevitably, historically marginalised groups like women are more at risk of losing out as a result. In Singapore, official statistics show […]
Finalists Unveiled for HR Stars Awards 2023: Employer of Choice
Singapore, June 16, 2023 – We proudly announce the finalists for the highly coveted Employer of Choice category at the esteemed HR Stars Awards. This distinguished recognition celebrates organisations that have excelled in creating exceptional work environments, setting the benchmark for excellence in human resources practices. From a pool of outstanding contenders, the following organisations […]
Keeping AirAsia’s “Allstars” engaged and retained
Every HR leader should have an employee engagement strategy to fend off resignation, and after the pandemic, the airline industry must ensure that it bounces back with a fully engaged workforce. AirAsia’s Head of People (Aviation), Intan Mohd Shahru, tells Chief of Staff Asia how the airline handles employee retention. AirAsia calls its staff ‘Allstars’. […]
Getting to know: Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer (Asia Pacific) of Marriott International
In the previous extracts of the exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer, Asia Pacific at Marriott International, detailed his efforts in enhancing talent attraction and development, implementing a ‘glocalised’ approach to diversity initiatives, and sustaining Marriott’s strong HR leadership. Catch some more personal insights about Regan Taikitsadaporn in this […]
Seasoned HR leader Regan Taikitsadaporn unveils staying power at Marriott
Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer, Marriott International (Asia-Pacific) spoke with Chief of Staff Asia, and gave a fearless forecast about the future of HR in the hotels and hospitality industry. Taikitsadaporn underscores the critical role that HR will play over the next decade in determining whether each organisation will struggle or thrive. “The hospitality industry […]
Regan Taikitsadaporn “glocalises” Marriott’s diversity initiatives
Working at a hotel may have all the perks and benefits that come by rarely to workers from other industries. However, at the Marriott hotel chain, its HR leader places more value on making its 140,000 associates in the Asia-Pacific feel part of the organisation without any prejudices as they expand the headcount according to […]
