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Case study: Inside Kerry’s playbook for a real‑life, globally consistent employee experience

Kerry’s regional EX lead for APMEA and Europe, Reena Talla, shares how "avoiding false consistency", listening to employees, and empowering local leaders are helping the company deliver a human‑centred, high‑performing employee experience worldwide.

08 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Olam Group to divest Mindsprint to Wipro for US$375mn as part of its reorganisation plan

Mindsprint's more than 3,200 employees will move under the Wipro Group, with key management, led by CEO Suresh Sundararajan, continuing to lead the business.

08 April 2026
• Priya Sunil

Up the ranks: Bitkub Capital Group elevates its people strategy with Kanchanok Junlabon as Group CPO

She will be responsible for driving transformational growth and leadership excellence, spearheading Bitkub’s IPO readiness and SEC compliance frameworks.

07 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Aviation authority imposes two-power-bank limit for passengers departing Singapore from 15 April 2026

Power banks must also not be charged on board the aircraft and passengers are advised not to use power banks to charge their devices during the flight.

07 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

PM Wong outlines 3 ways Singapore is responding to global energy disruptions

A new crisis committee, stronger energy and supply chains, and targeted support for households and businesses come as part of efforts to build resilience and help the nation weather the unprecedented geopolitical crisis.

07 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: SUEZ promotes Charlene Tan to the role of HR Director, Southeast Asia

In shaping the company’s people strategy at this new level, her approach is to be a proactive and credible partner to the business, ensuring that people priorities are embedded early in key business discussions – be it market expansion, new project bids, and the shift into O&M projects.

07 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Faces of HR: Kingley Lim on why AI improves people outcomes when it removes work, not adds dashboards

From automating routine tasks to building leadership capability in times of change, Kingley Lim, APAC Head of Culture, DEI, CSR & Talent Head SEA ANZ, Henkel, outlines why outcomes of AI depend on clear direction, trust, and accountability.

06 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Long weekend awaits: Warm wishes and gentle reminders from the HRO Team

Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and healthy holiday!

02 April 2026
• Tracy Chan

Up the ranks: Nokia welcomes Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer

Based in Espoo, Finland, she collaborates closely with the CEO and Group leadership team to align culture, capabilities, and ways of working with Nokia's technology and AI-driven strategy.

02 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

National Space Agency of Singapore established to improve connectivity and enhance climate monitoring & disaster response

The NSAS will focus on advancing space capabilities through various mandates, such as developing and operating Singapore’s national space capabilities, strengthening Singapore’s R&D ecosystem, and more.

02 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Temperatures across various regions in Thailand to go up to 40-41°C between 31 Mar to 6 Apr

Hot and hazy conditions are expected during the day in upper Thailand, along with very hot weather in parts of the North, Northeast, and Central regions.

01 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Indonesia to start weekly Friday WFH policy this month to curb energy use

The once-a-week arrangement aims to cut fuel consumption and improve efficiency, while keeping essential sectors running as usual.

01 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.2% in 2025, supported by broad-based growth across all major sectors

Overall, while the country's economic outlook is expected to be sustained in 2026, the Department of Statistics Malaysia cautioned that global uncertainties may affect import costs and exert upward pressure on inflation in the near future.

01 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

The 4 shifts in global talent mobility every HR leader needs to track, as shared by OCBC's Joel Leong

Amidst megatrends shifting the global economic landscape, OCBC’s Head of Talent and Performance Management, Joel Leong, urges organisations to rethink mobility — not as relocating people, but as a strategic lever for deploying and growing capabilities across borders.

01 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: Sheila Bala now wears the hat of Standard Chartered Malaysia's Head of Talent Acquisition

In her new role, Sheila will focus on re-engineering the bank's TA team into a consultative 'Talent Advisory' unit that leverages AI and data to predict hiring needs before they arise, as well as identifying and attracting 'liquid skills'— specifically in digital and AI in the tech space.

01 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

New guidelines coming up for implementing competency-based HRMS in the Philippine civil service

The policy will serve as a reference for agencies to move towards a system aimed at improving public service delivery, outlining core, leadership, and technical/functional competencies to ensure that the most qualified candidates are selected for government positions.

31 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Travellers attending Songkran festival in Thailand urged to monitor flight updates closely as Middle East conflict continues

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has called on travellers to either book a direct flight, or plan their trip in advance, as it steps up measures ahead of the peak season.

31 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

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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

Faces of HR: Kingley Lim on why AI improves people outcomes when it removes work, not adds dashboards

Workers are holding on to their jobs while layoff pressures persist: Is ‘job hugging’ the new threat to HR?

Faces of HR: Pauline Loo on leveraging AI to shift HR from 'reactive' to 'predictive'

Aviation authority imposes two-power-bank limit for passengers departing Singapore from 15 April 2026

New guidelines coming up for implementing competency-based HRMS in the Philippine civil service

All flight passengers departing from Hong Kong can only carry two power banks, effective immediately

Malaysia's upgraded immigration system to be expanded to more checkpoints from 31 March 2026

ILO adopts first global guidelines on labour rights for professional athletes

Case study: Inside Kerry’s playbook for a real‑life, globally consistent employee experience

Olam Group to divest Mindsprint to Wipro for US$375mn as part of its reorganisation plan

Up the ranks: Bitkub Capital Group elevates its people strategy with Kanchanok Junlabon as Group CPO

Aviation authority imposes two-power-bank limit for passengers departing Singapore from 15 April 2026

PM Wong outlines 3 ways Singapore is responding to global energy disruptions

Up the ranks: SUEZ promotes Charlene Tan to the role of HR Director, Southeast Asia

Faces of HR: Kingley Lim on why AI improves people outcomes when it removes work, not adds dashboards

Long weekend awaits: Warm wishes and gentle reminders from the HRO Team

Up the ranks: Nokia welcomes Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer

National Space Agency of Singapore established to improve connectivity and enhance climate monitoring & disaster response

Temperatures across various regions in Thailand to go up to 40-41°C between 31 Mar to 6 Apr

Indonesia to start weekly Friday WFH policy this month to curb energy use

Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.2% in 2025, supported by broad-based growth across all major sectors

The 4 shifts in global talent mobility every HR leader needs to track, as shared by OCBC's Joel Leong

Up the ranks: Sheila Bala now wears the hat of Standard Chartered Malaysia's Head of Talent Acquisition

New guidelines coming up for implementing competency-based HRMS in the Philippine civil service

Travellers attending Songkran festival in Thailand urged to monitor flight updates closely as Middle East conflict continues