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.
“AI is ushering in a new world of work, and the technology is already reshaping jobs, businesses, and industries.” – Feon Ang, Vice President, LinkedIn Talent Solution and Managing Director, APAC
LinkedIn predicts that the skills needed for jobs globally will change by at least 65% by 2030 due to rapid developments in AI. Ang said in an interview that the world of work needs to adapt to the technology already reshaping jobs.
“By prioritising digitisation, automation, and machine learning, DE&I policies will pave the way for the creation of inclusive workplaces that attract and empower disabled employees.” – Natalie Craig, Managing Director, C&W Services Singapore
Cushman & Wakefield’s facilities and engineering arm, C&W Services, is working to become more inclusive by providing a safe work environment for employees, especially those with disabilities.
“HR teams can look into developing skills like creativity, adaptability or problem-solving capabilities, which are attributes that humans can bring to the table.” – Janice Lee, Vice President of Human Resources for APAC, GlobalFoundries
To ensure competitiveness and long-term readiness, organisations must prioritise soft skills development alongside technical skills. For Janice Lee, HR teams can focus on developing skills like creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities, which are critical for quality control and addressing real-time issues.
WHO SAYS? — a curation of insights from HR leaders and business professionals across Southeast Asia — appears on Chief of Staff Asia every Wednesday at 12:30 pm.
