Five ways HR can help top executives become agile leaders
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, agility has become a critical trait for successful leadership. Agile leaders possess the ability to adapt swiftly, make informed decisions, and navigate uncertainty effectively. As organisations in Southeast Asia strive to stay competitive, HR plays a pivotal role in grooming top executives into notably more agile leaders. By […]
Generation Zs embracing uncertain job market
In a dynamic and ever-changing economy, the resilience of young professionals in the face of job uncertainty has become increasingly evident. As the global labor market continues to evolve, Generation Zs are proving their ability to adapt and thrive, even amid challenging circumstances. Rather than succumbing to despair, these resilient individuals are actively seeking new […]
HR Tech Update: How can artificial intelligence help the HR function?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the spotlight in a number of industry discussions, including around HR technology. It has huge potential to automate tedious and intensive tasks while providing advanced insights with a more human delivery. It can use detailed descriptions in place of statistics to tell a comprehensive story. which means HR can leverage […]
Applied HR author stresses importance of trust in workplaces
Describing himself as having “stumbled into HR”, K. Thivenathan, or ‘Thivi’, as he prefers, now has three decades of HR experience under his belt. Through circumstance and chance, he found himself intrigued by the process of engaging employees in order to drive business success, and continued steadily on that path. Since his first job at […]
Singapore tops ranks of most expensive cities for expats
According to Mercer’s 2023 Cost of Living survey, Singapore has made a significant leap to become one of the most expensive cities for expat employees, taking over the second spot globally. The survey evaluated 227 cities across five continents in March 2023, and analysed the cost of over 200 items in each location, including housing, […]
Five ways HR can help create sustainable company cultures
To stay relevant and competitive in today’s world, companies across all industries find it is crucial to embrace sustainability to create and become vibrant and sustainable organisations. More and more investors are increasingly using sustainability-related data as rationale for investment decisions after seeing a strong link between corporate sustainability performance and financial performance. Analytics platform […]
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 […]
Getting to know: AirAsia’s Intan Shahira Mohammed Shahru
Intan Shahira Mohammed Shahru is the Head of People (Aviation) for Capital A, the investment company behind Malaysia’s famous low-cost airline AirAsia. In this final part of her interview with Chief of Staff Asia, we delve into some of the personal traits that she has held fast to throughout her more than 15-years in HR. […]
How Intan Shahru onboards new ‘Allstars’ at AirAsia
Intan Shahira Mohd Shahru, Head of People (Aviation) with Kuala Lumpur-based budget airline AirAsia describes her organisation as“transparent and unbiased”, with an open office design that encourages employees (called ‘Allstars’ internally) to freely approach management without fear of judgement or reprisal. She says the team is resilient, “believes in the unbelievable”, and “dares to dream”. […]
HR Stars Awards: Finalists Revealed for Best Digital HR, or use of HR Technology (Indonesia)
Singapore, June 21, 2023 – We are delighted to announce the finalists for the Best Digital HR, or use of HR Technology category in Indonesia at the prestigious HR Stars Awards. These organisations have demonstrated outstanding innovation and strategic implementation of digital HR solutions, showcasing their commitment to leveraging technology for HR excellence. Congratulations to […]
