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One workplace, five generations: Are employers keeping pace with the multi-generational workforce?

As Singapore’s workforce becomes increasingly age-diverse, employers must ensure decisions on hiring, promotion, training, and redundancy are based on merit and business needs – rather than assumptions about different generations, writes Thomas Choo, Managing Partner (Singapore), Clyde & Co Singapore.

06 October 2026
• Contributor

Up the ranks: Viknesh Rajandran joins Pos Malaysia as Head of People Development & Culture

He will lead learning, talent, and culture initiatives as Pos Malaysia continues its transformation, with a focus on future skills and building a high-performance culture.

06 October 2026
• Umairah Nasir

From AI disruption to workforce renewal: 9 big learnings for HR and L&D leaders on building a future-ready workforce

On day one of Learning & Development Asia 2026 – Malaysia, HR, L&D, and business leaders came together to explore one of the defining questions of the workplace today: As AI changes roles, skills, and expectations at speed, how can organisations build workforces that are not only more productive, but more adaptable, accountable, and human?

06 October 2026
• Priya Sunil

Faces of HR: Maria Rubi "Bing" de Dios on creating a 'Circle of Happiness' at work

For the Megaworld L&D leader, building a culture that everyone buys into is an important factor for engagement and commitment at the workplace.

06 October 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Indonesia's 2027 public holidays: Full list of national holidays and collective leave days announced

This includes extended breaks for Eid al-Fitr, Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Eid al-Adha, Vesak Day, and Christmas.

05 October 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Pandora opens Asia headquarters in Singapore's Marina Bay

The hub will oversee Pandora’s Asia Cluster, bringing together around 50 staff across branding, marketing, market development, and operations.

05 October 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia Budget 2027: IDEAS calls for more transparent, resilient public finances

The research institute has called on the government to broaden its revenue base, strengthen fiscal transparency and accountability, and channel more spending into productive investment under Budget 2027.

04 October 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Children’s Day 2026: 5 lessons children can teach us about building better workplaces

Children may be onto something when it comes to curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Here are five lessons we can take from childhood to build more human workplaces.

02 October 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Three Asian universities in the top 15 for the first time in World University Rankings 2027

Five Hong Kong universities made the global top 100, while National University of Singapore climbed into the top 15.

02 October 2026
• Tracy Chan

At the helm: Dhruv Vohra to lead Meta's Southeast Asia business

He will oversee Meta’s commercial strategy across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, drawing on seven years of experience across e-commerce, digital business, and commercial leadership in Asia Pacific.

01 October 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Selangor declares 25 October 2026 a public holiday to mark Sultan’s 25th year on the throne

The Sunday holiday will be voluntary for private-sector employers, but those that observe it must provide a replacement day if it falls on employees’ rest day.

01 October 2026
• Umairah Nasir

MSMEs in Malaysia temporarily exempted from new minimum wage hike

The move comes as the government considers other ways to lift wages, including Progressive Wage Policy subsidies, while the proposed new minimum wage remains under review.

01 October 2026
• Umairah Nasir

The death of hard work? Why today’s employees are living for the "now"

With economic uncertainty making career milestones feel out of reach, the modern workforce is choosing to live for today than aspire for a better tomorrow.

01 October 2026
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

Faces of HR: Jan Pambid on making trust the foundation for talent transformation

"Talent transformation is not just about new tools, processes, or programmes. It starts with trusting people, giving them opportunities to stretch beyond their comfort zones, and holding them accountable for meaningful results," shares Avon’s People Director, Philippines & APAC.

01 October 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Work from anywhere? Not quite: The hidden legal risks of cross-border remote work in Southeast Asia

Working remotely from another Southeast Asian country may seem simple, but it can expose employers to immigration, tax, data-security, and employment-law risks. David Smail, Partner and Head of Employment, Singapore at DLA Piper explains what businesses need to consider before approving overseas work requests.

01 October 2026
• Sarah Gideon

At the helm: Derek Heng and Peta Latimer take on additional portfolios at Marsh

Heng will now lead the ASEAN region, while Latimer's focus will be on Marsh's Singapore business.

30 September 2026
• Priya Sunil

ILO sets out roadmap for more effective sector skills bodies to better meet changing workforce needs

A new guide details practical steps to help governments, employers, workers, and training providers anticipate skills needs and improve the connection between training and labour-market demand.

30 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Credible, timely, trusted, and always first to bring HR developments

CARSOME and Darwinbox partner to reinvent employee experience with AI-first HR and native payroll for 3,000 employees across Southeast Asia

Talentbank announces winners of Graduates’ Choice Award 2026: Malaysia’s most-voted graduate employers revealed

HRadiO: Progressive employment in action – Turning fair practices into sustainable competitive advantage

A strategic guide to anticipating and preventing common workplace grievances

Building workplace culture and belonging: 5 practical steps for managers

Edwin Koh on why meaningful learning is constructed, not consumed

Faces of HR: Maria Rubi "Bing" de Dios on creating a 'Circle of Happiness' at work

Faces of HR: Jan Pambid on making trust the foundation for talent transformation

HR Excellence Awards 2026

DOSH urges employers in Malaysia to control workers' exposure to haze

Malaysia closes schools in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Pahang, and Melaka amid hazardous haze conditions

Malaysia Budget 2027: Highlights of PM Anwar's speech on 9 October

One workplace, five generations: Are employers keeping pace with the multi-generational workforce?

Indonesia's 2027 public holidays: Full list of national holidays and collective leave days announced

One workplace, five generations: Are employers keeping pace with the multi-generational workforce?

Up the ranks: Viknesh Rajandran joins Pos Malaysia as Head of People Development & Culture

From AI disruption to workforce renewal: 9 big learnings for HR and L&D leaders on building a future-ready workforce

Faces of HR: Maria Rubi "Bing" de Dios on creating a 'Circle of Happiness' at work

Indonesia's 2027 public holidays: Full list of national holidays and collective leave days announced

Pandora opens Asia headquarters in Singapore's Marina Bay

Malaysia Budget 2027: IDEAS calls for more transparent, resilient public finances

Children’s Day 2026: 5 lessons children can teach us about building better workplaces

Three Asian universities in the top 15 for the first time in World University Rankings 2027

At the helm: Dhruv Vohra to lead Meta's Southeast Asia business

Selangor declares 25 October 2026 a public holiday to mark Sultan’s 25th year on the throne

MSMEs in Malaysia temporarily exempted from new minimum wage hike

The death of hard work? Why today’s employees are living for the "now"

Faces of HR: Jan Pambid on making trust the foundation for talent transformation

Work from anywhere? Not quite: The hidden legal risks of cross-border remote work in Southeast Asia

At the helm: Derek Heng and Peta Latimer take on additional portfolios at Marsh

ILO sets out roadmap for more effective sector skills bodies to better meet changing workforce needs