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Singapore employers warned over age stereotypes

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Indonesia Announces 2027 Public Holidays and Leave Days

October 12, 2026

Shivani Nadarajah Leads APAC Biopharma Workforce Future

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Schneider Electric HR chief urges proactive leader development

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An open book with reading glasses, surrounded by study materials and a laptop, ideal for education themes. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels Alan Tan, APAC HR Director at IHI Asia Pacific, has emphasized that there is no universal formula for arranging education and employment. During an interview with HRadiO reporter Umairah Nasir, Tan observed that career pathways are growing increasingly non-linear, particularly for Generation Z and Generation Alpha. Today’s young professionals are more…

HR Leaders Chart AI-Driven Workforce Strategy in Malaysia

by Emilia Reyes

A biology teacher demonstrates the human skeleton model in an engaging classroom setting. Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels At the Learning & Development Asia 2026 – Malaysia conference, HR, L&D, and business leaders gathered to discuss how to build a future-ready workforce in the face of rapid AI-driven change. The central question was how organisations can create workforces that are more productive, adaptable, accountable, and human. According to the speakers, technology is…

GCC HR pros value human intuition in hiring

by Emilia Reyes

Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust AI tools as their primary career advisor, which may seem contradictory. A new workforce sentiment survey shows that 80% of HR practitioners in UAE and 81% in Saudi Arabia consider human intuition essential for hiring, even as AI tool usage rapidly expands globally today. Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust…

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Employees tired of corporate buzzwords

Corporate buzzwords are draining employees as 2026 ICAEW research shows phrases like...

Emilia Reyes • Oct 21, 2026 • Resume Rewrites

Employees tired of corporate buzzwords

S ome phrases become so familiar that we barely notice them, while others arrive with the latest workplace trend and quickly find their way into meetings, emails and LinkedIn posts. Photo: kirill_makes_pics/Pixabay Corporate buzzwords have been a staple of...

office conversations for years, with phrases like "circle back", "touch base", and "leverage" surviving years of workplace mockery. In 2026, employees are being asked to "align" and "leverage" resources, and become "AI-native", among other things. Recent research from ICAEW suggests...

HR professionals seek better understanding at work

A clean and organized office desk with documents, a computer, and chair in a modern workspace. Photo: Kampus Production/Pexels Marking International HR Professionals Day on September 26 provides an opportunity to examine...

Subtle Signs of a Great Boss You Might Miss

The best managers often go unnoticed, as they rarely seek to draw attention to themselves. However, there are several signs that can indicate you have a great boss. These signs may be...

Leaders thrive by staying true to themselves

Why enforcing a single leadership model may backfire: experts say staying true...

Millaray Vargas • Oct 17, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Leaders thrive by staying true to themselves

A n Nguyen, professor at HIM Business School, warns rigid leadership standards erode confidence and reduce workplace effectiveness. A manager’s leadership style is often evaluated based on how closely it aligns with an unspoken ideal—speech patterns, attire, even posture....

However, this rigid standard can backfire, according to An Nguyen, a professor at HIM Business School. The pressure to conform to a single leadership model does more than restrict individuality; it can erode confidence and reduce effectiveness. Instead of enforcing...

Singapore hosts summit urging disability inclusion beyond hiring

The summit was held on 3 August 2026 in Singapore. Singapore aims for a 40% employment rate for people with disabilities by 2030, but the latest figures show a 34.7% resident rate...

Most Southeast Asian firms stall at AI’s halfway point

Only 6.3% of Southeast Asian companies, 27 organizations in total, have successfully scaled AI across multiple functions and built a sustainable model. Photo: kdtranphoto/Pixabay Fifty-seven percent of Southeast Asian businesses remain trapped...

HR leader emphasizes integrity and courage

HR leader Andyana Tobing emphasizes integrity and courage in human resources management.

Emilia Reyes • Oct 14, 2026 • Career Pivots

HR leader emphasizes integrity and courage

P rofessional businesswoman at a desk in a bright office with a laptop and notebook. Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels For Andyana Tobing, a seasoned HR leader, the field of human resources has always been about people. Her interest in psychology,...

which began in her teenage years, has stayed with her throughout her career, from her early days in recruitment to leading HR teams today. Speaking with Sarah Gideon in July, Andyana Tobing shared her insights on finding her place in...

Singapore employers warned over age stereotypes

Thomas Choo is Managing Partner at Clyde & Co Singapore. With Singapore's workforce growing more diverse in age, employers must base decisions on hiring, promotion, training, and redundancy on merit and business...

Indonesia Announces 2027 Public Holidays and Leave Days

The 2027 calendar features 18 national holidays and eight designated collective leave days. Indonesia has released its 2027 schedule for national holidays and collective leave days via a Joint Decree issued by...

Shivani Nadarajah Leads APAC Biopharma Workforce Future

Shivani Nadarajah leads APAC biopharma workforce transformation with AI readiness and internal...

Millaray Vargas • Oct 11, 2026 • Salary Insights

Shivani Nadarajah Leads APAC Biopharma Workforce Future

P rofessional business meeting with diverse team members in an office setting. Photo: Edmond Dantès/Pexels With the life sciences sector in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region booming, traditional hiring methods are no longer sufficient. Shivani Nadarajah, Cytiva’s Senior Director of...