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Guide to deploying people internally to fill vacancies: Standard Chartered's Urvi Jobalia

Urvi Jobalia, Global Head of Talent Deployment & Strategic TA-Tech and Ops at Standard Chartered Bank says that internal deployment of talent is driven by employee opportunities, a leadership mindset, as well as culture and structural changes.

27 February 2025
• Colette Wong

Case study: Tam Jai International launches a leadership programme with HKU SPACE to drive district managers' growth

Chief People Officer Derek Wu shares exclusively with HRO how this programme aims to "spice up" the people, business, and community.

27 February 2025
• Tracy Chan

Indonesia calls for measurable action for G20 to tackle global crises

Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir highlighted the need for concrete steps to address global challenges such as economic uncertainty, climate change, and social inequality.

26 February 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Hong Kong 2025-26 Budget: Important updates for HR leaders and employers

This year’s Budget outlines measures for talent attraction and development, tax support, as well as a reinforced fiscal consolidation programme, which includes reducing the civil service establishment and implementing a pay freeze.

26 February 2025
• Tracy Chan

Starbucks CEO shares plans to eliminate 1,100 support roles as of 25 February

To support the affected partners (employees), Starbucks will provide pay and severance, healthcare coverage and career transition services.

25 February 2025
• Colette Wong

7 companies with the best innovations for HR in Singapore 2024

These providers have demonstrated to the judges the uniqueness, effectiveness, and practicality of their innovations, as well as their potential impact on the HR industry.

25 February 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Starting salaries of fresh graduates from NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS & SUTD [Class of 2024]

Fresh graduates from the Singapore University of Technology and Design earned the highest median gross monthly salary in 2024 (S$4,900), followed by National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University (S$4,600 respectively).

25 February 2025
• Umairah Nasir

DBS Group to reduce contract & temp headcount by about 4,000 over next 3 years as part of AI push

With CEO Piyush Gupta admitting a struggle to create jobs as AI gains prominence, the reduction will come from natural attrition as contract and temp roles "roll off" in the coming years.

25 February 2025
• Priya Sunil

Up the ranks: Winnie Leung joins Lanson Place as Head of People & Culture

In her new role, Leung oversees the APAC region, which includes China, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.

25 February 2025
• Tracy Chan

Thailand records more than 5.5mn tourist arrivals in the first two months of 2025

The top five countries these travellers came from were Malaysia, China, Russia, South Korea, and India.

24 February 2025
• Colette Wong

Malaysia’s labour market outlook remains positive in 2025, following performance in Q4 2024: DOSM

Looking at labour demand in Q4 2024, the total job positions increased by 1.3% to 9.05mn with a job-filling rate maintaining at 97.9% — equivalent to 8.86mn filled jobs.

24 February 2025
• Colette Wong

How do the hiring landscape and salary trends look across Hong Kong industries in 2025?

Overall, more than half of the companies surveyed are likely to reduce non-essential recruitment, while over one-third expect average salary increases of 3% to 5%.

24 February 2025
• Tracy Chan

Enter the resume detective: 5 "creative" resume red flags to spot

In recruitment, a resume is often a candidate’s first impression. But when creativity takes over, it can hide the truth. In this fun piece, HRO plays detective to spot the red flags behind overly creative resumes — helping HR professionals distinguish real talent from resume fiction.

21 February 2025
• Sarah Gideon

The legal & compliance world in 2025: Why soft skills and diversity matter more than ever

In 2025, in-house legal and compliance hiring will evolve at greater speed, driven by demands for emotional intelligence, inclusive workforces, and leadership development.

21 February 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Facing the future: Top 5 global risks to keep an eye on in the coming years

As the world navigates escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal, and technological challenges, here's how HR can navigate any impact on the workplace.

21 February 2025
• Umairah Nasir

More than 1,500 ex-offenders hired in Singapore between Apr-Dec 2023, benefitting from Uplifting Employment Credit

With the UEC now extended to 2028, more details on what this means can be expected at the MOM Committee of Supply 2025.

21 February 2025
• Sarah Gideon

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Employee benefits trends to know in 2025

Benefits that support employees' wellbeing, both physically and mentally, create loyalty. "It’s not just about perks; it’s about saying, 'We see you, and we care about what you need'," says Janet Koh, Senior Director, Employee Benefits at Howden.

21 February 2025
• Priya Sunil

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Employee benefits trends to know in 2025

Putting DE&I in action: How Societe Generale supports this value throughout the employee journey

Swire Properties’ people-focused vision empowers employees to envision a long-term future with the company

How KLN nurtures a thriving workplace to care for its people and grow together

A strong employer brand is key for attracting and engaging best-fit talents at OCBC Hong Kong & Macau

Faces of HR: Jaspreet Randhawa, HR director at SaladStop Group, on fostering psychological safety at work

Guide to deploying people internally to fill vacancies: Standard Chartered's Urvi Jobalia

Case study: Tam Jai International launches a leadership programme with HKU SPACE to drive district managers' growth

Maybank Singapore to distribute one-time cost-of-living support worth S$1,250 to junior employees

Queries on reimbursement on government-paid paternity leave in Singapore addressed

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Singapore average 338 cases annually in the past 4 years

Hong Kong 2025-26 Budget: Important updates for HR leaders and employers

Thailand records more than 5.5mn tourist arrivals in the first two months of 2025

Guide to deploying people internally to fill vacancies: Standard Chartered's Urvi Jobalia

Case study: Tam Jai International launches a leadership programme with HKU SPACE to drive district managers' growth

Indonesia calls for measurable action for G20 to tackle global crises

Hong Kong 2025-26 Budget: Important updates for HR leaders and employers

Starbucks CEO shares plans to eliminate 1,100 support roles as of 25 February

7 companies with the best innovations for HR in Singapore 2024

Starting salaries of fresh graduates from NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS & SUTD [Class of 2024]

DBS Group to reduce contract & temp headcount by about 4,000 over next 3 years as part of AI push

Up the ranks: Winnie Leung joins Lanson Place as Head of People & Culture

Thailand records more than 5.5mn tourist arrivals in the first two months of 2025

Malaysia’s labour market outlook remains positive in 2025, following performance in Q4 2024: DOSM

How do the hiring landscape and salary trends look across Hong Kong industries in 2025?

Enter the resume detective: 5 "creative" resume red flags to spot

The legal & compliance world in 2025: Why soft skills and diversity matter more than ever

Facing the future: Top 5 global risks to keep an eye on in the coming years

More than 1,500 ex-offenders hired in Singapore between Apr-Dec 2023, benefitting from Uplifting Employment Credit

Employee benefits trends to know in 2025