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XBOX enters biggest restructure in its history as Microsoft cuts 4,800 roles

Microsoft says it will eliminate around 2.1% of its global workforce, with XBOX set to cut approximately 3,200 roles through FY27, transfer several studios to new management, and overhaul its operating model in a bid to restore growth.

07 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Adapting social protection for a changing world of work: 6 building blocks for an inclusive, future‑ready labour market

These six building blocks – including solid protection floors, sustainable financing, and gender‑responsive design – give HR leaders a practical framework to strengthen their employee value proposition, improve workforce wellbeing, and build organisational resilience.

06 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

At the helm: Sandesh Bilagi moves up to role of CEO at Ramco Systems

Most recently President & COO, Sandesh has been credited with steering the company through two leadership transitions and holding it "steady" through the operational disruption of the COVID-19 period.

06 July 2026
• Priya Sunil

AI adoption is rising but only 23% of organisations surveyed say their workforce is fully ready

AI is becoming a core part of business operations, but workforce preparedness is failing to keep pace. New global research highlights why people remain the biggest factor in achieving AI success.

02 July 2026
• Umairah Nasir

At the helm: Verena Siow is SAP's new President for Asia Pacific

Siow brings nearly three decades of experience in the technology sector, including 15 years with SAP, most recently as Business Suite Leader for APAC.

02 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Toxic workplaces still affect nearly 7 in 10 workers as leadership trust remains a challenge: Survey

While workplace toxicity appears to be easing slightly compared to last year, poor leadership, unresolved conflicts, and declining trust in HR continue to undermine employee wellbeing and retention, the survey found.

02 July 2026
• Priya Sunil

Beyond the policy: How to spot and protect employees from sexual misconduct at work

Policies are only the starting point. Legal experts Ho Wei Jie and Francis Chan talk about how employers can recognise workplace sexual misconduct early, respond with care and fairness, protect affected employees, and build reporting cultures people can trust, in conversation with Sarah Gideon.

30 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

China to further upgrade departure tax refund policy from 1 July 2026

New measures include extending the refund-upon-purchase period to 28 days and introducing fully digital tax refund processing to enhance the travaller experience and boost inbound consumption.

30 June 2026
• Tracy Chan

"Heavy" to "very heavy" rain expected in Thailand from 29 June to 3 July 2026

Residents in affected areas are urged to stay alert for heavy and accumulated rainfall, which could trigger flash floods and runoff, particularly in foothill areas, near waterways, and in low-lying communities.

30 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

CPTPP ministers to advance expansion talks, launch Customs Working Group and deepen ASEAN-EU trade dialogues

Ministers also welcomed the progress on negotiations and cooperation aimed at updating and enhancing the CPTPP, following a decision taken in Melbourne last year.

30 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Leadership as a daily choice: Merck’s Khadija Ben Hammada on building global teams, local trust, and future-ready talent

Merck Group’s Chief People Officer believes the true measure of leadership lies not in being needed at every turn, but in building teams that can move forward with confidence, clarity and independence.

29 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Meenakshree Nanda on designing total rewards for a workforce that no longer fits old definitions

Workforce expectations are becoming increasingly diverse, prompting organisations to rethink how they design rewards and benefits. The APAC wellbeing, inclusion & diversity leader shares why relevance, equity, and sustainability should sit at the heart of every Total Rewards strategy.

26 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

77% of Hong Kong employees who ask for a pay rise succeed: Survey

Gen Z respondents are the most proactive in salary negotiations, with 24% saying they would renegotiate with their line manager or HR after an unsuccessful request.

26 June 2026
• Tracy Chan

Why are Singapore’s younger workers less engaged?

Recent findings show that employees under the age of 35 are working in conditions that foster lower engagement and wellbeing and induce greater levels of stress for them, compared to their older counterparts.

24 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Upskilling 101: Inside J&J MedTech's push to make learning practical, personal, and purpose-led

For Suwitha (Mimi) Takerngkiat, HR Leader, growth is contagious when leaders go first — by staying curious, embracing learning agility, challenging their own assumptions, and creating the psychological safety teams need to learn, experiment, and grow.

24 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Look: How Kai Tak Sports Park integrates live-action role-playing into the recruitment journey

“The immersive experience itself is not evaluative, it enables more open dialogue between candidates and hiring teams,” says Joyce Cheng, General Manager – Human Resources.

24 June 2026
• Tracy Chan

Cathay Pacific to further cut fuel surcharges from 1 July 2026

A 14.5% reduction in fuel surcharges will be seen across all short-, medium-, and long-haul flights.

24 June 2026
• Tracy Chan

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Building workplace culture and belonging: 5 practical steps for managers

Darwinbox named Challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for second year, accelerating AI in HCM

Deel opening new doors: How businesses can expand globally with ease

From silos to synergy: How today’s leadership choices shape the workforce of tomorrow

From cost to value: How APAC employers are reworking benefits in 2025

Beyond the policy: How to spot and protect employees from sexual misconduct at work

Leadership as a daily choice: Merck’s Khadija Ben Hammada on building global teams, local trust, and future-ready talent

Faces of HR: Meenakshree Nanda on designing total rewards for a workforce that no longer fits old definitions

South Korea makes digital nomad visa permanent with lower thresholds

Beyond the policy: How to spot and protect employees from sexual misconduct at work

China to further upgrade departure tax refund policy from 1 July 2026

CPTPP ministers to advance expansion talks, launch Customs Working Group and deepen ASEAN-EU trade dialogues

Japan to triple tourist tax and raise visa fees fivefold from 1 July 2026

XBOX enters biggest restructure in its history as Microsoft cuts 4,800 roles

Adapting social protection for a changing world of work: 6 building blocks for an inclusive, future‑ready labour market

At the helm: Sandesh Bilagi moves up to role of CEO at Ramco Systems

AI adoption is rising but only 23% of organisations surveyed say their workforce is fully ready

At the helm: Verena Siow is SAP's new President for Asia Pacific

Toxic workplaces still affect nearly 7 in 10 workers as leadership trust remains a challenge: Survey

Beyond the policy: How to spot and protect employees from sexual misconduct at work

China to further upgrade departure tax refund policy from 1 July 2026

"Heavy" to "very heavy" rain expected in Thailand from 29 June to 3 July 2026

CPTPP ministers to advance expansion talks, launch Customs Working Group and deepen ASEAN-EU trade dialogues

Leadership as a daily choice: Merck’s Khadija Ben Hammada on building global teams, local trust, and future-ready talent

Faces of HR: Meenakshree Nanda on designing total rewards for a workforce that no longer fits old definitions

77% of Hong Kong employees who ask for a pay rise succeed: Survey

Why are Singapore’s younger workers less engaged?

Upskilling 101: Inside J&J MedTech's push to make learning practical, personal, and purpose-led

Look: How Kai Tak Sports Park integrates live-action role-playing into the recruitment journey

Cathay Pacific to further cut fuel surcharges from 1 July 2026