Recent study by Gartner revealed that the pandemic has dramatically impacted what HR leaders will focus on in the coming months.  With the slow development of COVID-19 vaccine and the pandemic showing little sign of abating any time soon, HR professionals are most concerned about ensuring that their workforce has the skills to succeed in […]Continue reading

A blend of soft skills such as flexibility/agility, ability to make tough decisions, foresight, and effective communications, considered key skills for successful future leaders in Singapore. Businesses and organisations worldwide have experienced unprecedented seismic changes due to the 2020 global pandemic. As a result, there is an increased urgency to successfully identify the next generation […]Continue reading

Asia is the new global battleground for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights. Recent study by The Economist Intelligence Unit titled Pride and Prejudice: The next chapter of progress, sponsored by Manulife, Barclays and Nomura, captures the opinions of 359 full-time employees at companies across seven economies–China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and […]Continue reading

Overview We are excited to announce that a global virtual conference #WGC with experts in HR from 4 continents will take place on December 10. The most impactful experts from the USA, Malaysia, Australia and the UK will discuss the most effective strategies and skills which leaders in HR need in a new reality. They […]Continue reading

Open enrollment is among top priorities for HR teams as it acts as a major driver for recruitment and retention. Open enrollment is a crucial time where employees are permitted to adjust or update important benefits like health care coverage and voluntary life insurance. Commonly, open enrollment changes take place once per year, and most […]Continue reading

What is talent? Who can be called as talented? With global competition for human capital, this is a crucial question for HR and psychology professionals to consider. As the economic weight and financial poles of the world shift towards Asia, human capital plays an increasingly important role in sustaining the competitive advantage of organisations. And […]Continue reading

Holding a Christmas party in the office amidst the pandemic? Such a crazy idea, isn’t it? It’s not that crazy, if the HR team knows how to handle it.  In a Q&A with HR expert Johnny C. Taylor, a company would love to hold their annual holiday party and encourage every employee to attend. Yet, […]Continue reading

In this rapidly changing environment, business leaders and employees often need to respond with urgency, sometimes without senior executives and traditional governance lead. Waiting to decide, or waiting for approval, is the worst thing leaders can do in times of urgency. Yet, in some cases, some level of coordination across teams and activities is crucial […]Continue reading

If you are a business leader looking to expand your market reach, you might be wondering, “What are the best countries to start a business?” Among other things, paperwork and legal implications often emerge as the most complicated factors that will influence your decision. The latest research commissioned by TMF Group has placed Singapore as […]Continue reading

This article is a guest post. According to LinkedIn, the demand for talent acquisition professionals rose by 63% between 2016 and 2020, and this trend is expected to continue. Talent acquisition professionals are not just growing in numbers, they are also evolving.   Several factors explain the transformation of the profession. The availability of new data-hungry digital tools now allows recruiters to reach audiences and […]Continue reading