Five ways HR can help employees embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the imperative to foster diversity and inclusion has risen to prominence as a driving force behind organisational success and innovation. Acknowledging that diversity encompasses more than just visible differences and that true inclusion involves creating an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered, the role of […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Applicant tracking category
Proper applicant tracking is vital in helping HR ensure their organisation acquires the best talents with the right skills, attitudes, and aspirations. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) help foster a seamless recruitment process and sustainable workflow for each employee guided by HR. Thus, this HR Ecosystem Awards category aims to identify the best service providers in […]
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: Data and Analytics category
Data-driven decision making has proven to be among the most essential skills in HR today for organisational success. When done well, the effects trickle down into company culture initiatives, onboarding and engagement strategies, and long-term planning. The HR Ecosystem Awards will bring to centre stage the best partners, solutions, and strategies for HR in strategic […]
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. “The lives of HR professionals are changing as well, with AI helping improve efficiency in operations and processes.” – Jayant Paleti, Co-Founder, Darwinbox In his […]
‘Singapore hiring rates slow down’, LinkedIn report
Companies are advised to emphasise building a growth, development, and learning culture due to slowing hiring rates. LinkedIn’s chief economist, Karin Kimborough, suggests that organisations focus on skills and career development in their talent strategy instead of costly external hiring. This is because labor markets are still tight in many countries and industries post-pandemic, and […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Expense management category
One of the biggest challenges to HR today is balancing cost-efficiency of staff development initiatives, streamlining processes, and optimising cost control measures for an organisation. Through the Expense Management category, the HR Ecosystem Awards seeks to highlight top partners and solutions that aid HR in effectively steering their employees and their organisation in the most […]
Multinationals turn to Asia for innovation
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) study was conducted between May and June 2023, and involved 83 executives from 50 multinational companies across various industries. The results showed that although 84% of executives agree that innovation is critical for business growth in Asia, only 6% are satisfied with the outcome. “The role of Asia […]
HR Ecosystem Awards: Learning management category
Upskilling and learning and development (L&D) are vital parts of the employee life cycle that ensure an organisation is able to keep up with trends, manoeuvre a rapidly changing market, and ensure personnel are well-equipped as well as incentivised in terms of career growth. As an HR Ecosystem Awards category, this will zoom in on […]
The First Word: Four signs an organisation is “wellbeing washing”
More companies in Singapore are starting to recognise the importance of including mental health benefits in their corporate insurance coverage. The shift comes in response to the growing call that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic to take mental wellbeing more seriously. Insurers in Singapore have noted a steady increase in corporate insurance coverage for mental […]
