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As we near the end of 2017, I would like to share my thoughts on the topic of Leadership. There has been the impact of digitization on work and skills this year. The nature of work is changing as information and data become the new currency, and talent and ideas become the new form of […]

Are you in your 40s or 50s? You are at the best time of your life! You have effectively harnessed years of working experience, life lessons, deep skills and knowledge that can add value to your organization, your colleagues, and the next generation. I never thought that I will hit a high when I reach […]

It’s the year 2050. The cortical modem implanted in Michelle’s brain wakes her gently. She drags her tired body into the bathroom. As she looks at herself in the mirror, it checks her pulse and blood oxidation. The ultrasonic teeth cleaner samples and analyses her saliva while she brushes her teeth. The bathroom scales, built […]

HR leaders must become more comfortable with digital tools and the principles of design thinking to create mobile applications that will have high adoption rates and increased productivity. This will enable them to justify such investments with sceptical management. To gain management support for mobile HR applications, HR departments should focus on low-hanging fruits such […]

The Resourcing function in Human Resources has undergone transformational changes over the last decade. From a traditional way of recruitment where job vacancies are posted in the local newspaper, to the now sophisticated online tools that are used to attract talent. Technology today has rapidly transformed the way we work and communicate, and it has […]

Happy New Year to all and looking forward to a wonderful 2017. The world in 2017 will become even more volatile with unstable economies in Europe, intense business competition, rapid technological advancements as well as an aging workforce. The Singapore economy is predicted to slow down, and as businesses consolidate and face increasing pressures, HR […]

Following from my previous article on staying ahead and keeping abreast, I would like to continue this series by zooming in on five key skills that are needed for us to stay ahead in the digital economy. Fast forward to 2020, we can see that the key trends will include a rapidly aging population, the […]

This is a simple topic, and the sharing that I am going to give is really not “Rocket Science”. It is harnessed from my last 20 years of experience as a HR Practitioner, and also from my passion for learning and improving all the time. In this rapidly digitized world where technology is changing at […]

Human resources is one of the most misunderstood and under-appreciated functions in any organization. Some of your friends and colleagues may even think of HR as just posting job openings online. So how can HR move from an image of job posters to brand builders? Click here to read the full article.

Cassie Millhouse-Singh takes a deep breath. She downs a shot of plum wine. The timer starts: the pink-haired, former gymnastics coach has three minutes only to wow the judges in a make-or-break presentation. Her opening slide flashes on screen: “The Art of Figuring (Stuff) Out”. She follows that with a surprise handstand, executed flawlessly, to […]