Building a Workforce without Walls at HR Tech Asia 2026
HR Tech Asia 2026 will convene at Singapore's Suntec Convention Centre from May 4‑7, gathering C‑suite leaders, HR innovators and technology pioneers. The three‑track programme—C‑Suite Leadership, Workforce Transformation, and Worktech & AI—highlights a shift from viewing digital change as a pure tech project to treating it as a human‑centric endeavour. Speakers such as Accenture’s Gaston Carrion and i4cp’s Kevin Oakes stress culture, continuous learning and resilient leadership as the true engines of agility. The event also spotlights multigenerational inclusion, AI‑enabled connection and a new "celebration mindset" for authentic leadership.
AI, Accountability, and Inclusion: Inside Standard Chartered’s Next Chapter
Standard Chartered is redefining diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) as an operational mandate rather than a cultural add‑on. The bank has embedded formal sponsorship into succession planning and leadership assessments, while launching an AI Academy and a safety framework that...
IBM CHRO: Focus on AI Productivity at Your Own Risk
IBM’s chief human‑resources officer, Nickle LaMoreaux, warned that treating AI solely as a productivity tool misses larger growth opportunities. She urged HR leaders to embed AI across enterprise workflows—customer support, promotion processes, and HR‑BP interactions—to drive measurable business expansion. LaMoreaux...
In an Age of Insularity, CHROs in Asia-Pacific Must Move From Talent Metrics to Business Impact
Edelman’s Delicia Tan warns that Asia‑Pacific CHROs must move beyond traditional talent metrics and focus on tangible business impact. While Singapore and Hong Kong retain high institutional trust, internal surveys reveal growing anxiety about skill relevance and leadership confidence. Companies...
New 12-Week Mini-MBA Targets Leadership Gap in the AI Era
Traditional MBA programs are being reengineered for speed and flexibility as AI reshapes business leadership needs. Abilitie, TED, and St. Edward’s University have launched a 12‑week, part‑time mini‑MBA that blends curated TED content, live faculty discussions, and immersive business simulations....
HR Tech Asia 2026 Unveils the Human Blueprint for the AI-Native Enterprise
HR Tech Asia 2026 will convene more than 4,000 HR leaders in Singapore from May 4‑7 to explore how AI‑native enterprises can blend human ingenuity with machine learning. The four‑day forum, themed “Inspiring You to Inspire Success,” features keynote speeches from...
How Digital Friction Is Affecting Employee Productivity and Retention, and AI Could Be the Turning Point
Digital friction—failed logins, frozen screens, and connectivity hiccups—is eroding productivity across Asia‑Pacific workplaces, mirroring UK findings where 46% of firms report revenue loss and 55% see project delays. The cumulative effect fuels employee disengagement, with many citing IT woes as...
Here’s Where HR and Finance Aren’t in Lockstep, According to Deloitte Data
Deloitte’s 2026 CFO Guide and Human Capital Trends report both confirm that a hybrid AI‑human workforce is now an operational reality, yet they speak different languages about the same challenge. While finance emphasizes AI infrastructure, cost control and ROI, HR...
Beyond the Grid: Why GE Vernova Is Betting on Human Connection to Power the Future
GE Vernova is reshaping its corporate culture by placing employee listening at the core of its strategy, a stance championed by Vice‑President Reginald Miller. The firm embeds purpose‑driven behaviours in the "GE Vernova Way" to attract and retain talent while...
Skills: The Common Language of Human-AI Collaboration
AI is moving from a speculative tool to a daily colleague, prompting HR leaders to rethink their function as "Hybrid Resources" that manage both people and AI agents. A recent Cornerstone OnDemand webinar highlighted that 77% of employees already use...
Leadership Stability Takes Priority in Asia-Pacific as CHRO and COO Turnover Declines
New analysis by Russell Reynolds Associates shows Asia‑Pacific prioritising leadership stability in CHRO and COO roles. In 2025, the region recorded 37 CHRO appointments (slightly above last year) and 27 COO appointments, a 21% decline, both below their seven‑year averages....
The Skills Passport: How Global Standards and National Frameworks Are Redrawing the Talent Map
The CFA Institute is transforming its flagship program into a verifiable "skills passport," embedding practical modules such as financial modelling and Python to guarantee day‑one performance. In Singapore, the Institute of Banking and Finance has accredited CFA Level I under the...
The Role of Integrated Living Environments in Successful Executive Relocations
Executive relocations hinge on the first 30 days, when stress can trigger early contract termination. Companies are replacing traditional corporate housing with "soft‑landing" ecosystems that combine fully furnished residences, retail, and transit. Great World Residences in Singapore exemplifies this model,...
South Korea Revises Employment Act to Bolster Paternity Leave Support and SME Hiring
South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labour is expanding its workload‑sharing subsidy programme to compensate employees who cover colleagues on the 20‑day spousal childbirth leave, starting July 1. The move adds a new subsidy tier alongside existing caps of roughly...
We’ve Adapted to Hybrid Work. Has Our Infrastructure?
Hybrid work is now entrenched across Asia‑Pacific, but digital friction is eroding productivity. TeamViewer research shows employees lose an average of 1.33 workdays per month, and 42% of firms attribute revenue loss to IT inefficiencies. AI‑driven remote support and intelligent...