In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, it’s easy to be apprehensive about technology and the role it will play in an uncertain future. However, as we look to 2020 and beyond, the prevailing sentiment is that technology will play a supporting role behind the scenes rather than taking centre stage. As the...
Globalisation and outsourcing have led many organisations all over the world to expand their business operations beyond their home market, open offices in offshore locations and hire more foreign employees. In an international hub like Singapore for example, there are currently 1.3 million foreign workers. This...
Staying on top of regulation and compliance is a considerable challenge for those in the business of managing human capital. This is particularly the case in Asian business hubs like Singapore, where international firms face the ongoing challenge of keeping up with home country regulations, while also needing to comply with local employment laws. Similarly, many small-to-medium sized companies operating in places like Singapore often lack the in-house...
Get technology right in the first place, or pay the price Choosing the wrong HR Technology can cost your business significant time, money and anguish, so it’s essential that you make the right decision from the beginning. Few departments juggle as many duties or manage as much information as Human Resources. The right technology automates transactional tasks and frees...
Work 3.0 is upon us. With technology like artificial intelligence (AI) already transforming the way we work offering untapped potential to work smarter, organisations who maximise these opportunities will carve out a stronger competitive advantage, while others will get left behind. However, embracing the opportunities posed...
The HR profession has been disrupted over the years, along with most professions, and in a good way. From operating in closed conference rooms behind the scenes to now having a seat at the Boardroom table – the modern HR leader is more in the spotlight than ever before. However, this doesn’t come without its challenges. With...