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3 weeks ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong |Tracy Chan
With automation reshaping workloads and productivity in focus, The Economist's Parul Sharma and HR leader Sharan Pademhanaban speak to Colette Wong on the feasibility of a four-day workweek — the opportunities, trade-offs, and alternatives. As digital tools increasingly automate routine tasks, organisations are exploring ways to redesign how — and when — work gets done.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
In a statement to Reuters, Google said the changes impact a small number of teams and are aimed at "driving greater collaboration and expanding our ability to quickly and effectively serve our customers."
Google has reportedly cut around 200 roles from its global business unit, the team behind sales and partnerships, , citing a report from The Information.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
When implemented, the EUSDTA will provide greater clarity and legal certainty for citizens and businesses by putting in place rules for digital trade and cross-border data flows.
Singapore and the European Union (EU) have signed the European Union-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA) in Singapore to enhance digital connectivity and facilitate end-to-end digital trade between the EU and Singapore.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
A new report highlights how wider collaboration between SEA and APAC can take the green economy further, by leveraging on similar concerns, trade relations, investment flows and energy transition synergies.
The sixth edition of the Southeast Asia's Green Economy report by Bain & Company, Standard Chartered, GenZero, Google and Temasek, has revealed that Southeast Asia (SEA) and the wider APAC region may see an acceleration in the green economy.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong |Sarah Gideon
Both companies see Singapore as a strategic and progressive region to develop their plans for Southeast Asian markets and beyond. The Gates Foundation has announced plans to set up an office in Singapore. Per a statement released by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) on 5 May 2025, the foundation aims to strengthen its partnerships with governments, philanthropies, and institutions across Southeast Asia, supporting progress towards global health and development goals.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
Laura Magdalena, Head of People Experience, believes that empathy helps others to understand context, build trust, and make better decisions — a quality that no tool or technology can ever replace in HR.
For Laura Magdalena, the future of HR lies in the fusion of technology and human-centred design. She sees two trends shaping the years ahead: AI-powered HR for smarter, faster decision-making, and employee experience design that creates meaningful moments across the employee journey.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong
This agreement establishes a modern, high-quality and mutually beneficial economic partnership that seeks to cater to today’s business needs and contemporary realities.
The Pacific Alliance - Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PASFTA) has entered into the force effective 3 May 2025, for Singapore, Chile, and Peru. As shared by Ministry of Trade and Industry, this is Singapore’s 28th FTA.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called for an integrated approach to these matters, alongside strengthening social justice efforts in the face of AI and the green transition.
Building a fairer economy by linking jobs, rights, and growth
Speaking at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. in late April, Gilbert F.
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2 months ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong |Umairah Nasir
By leveraging Singapore’s tech, R&D, and talent pool, the growth of these ventures is expected to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem.
A new Global Founder Programme (GFP) by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) will allow founders the opportunity to launch and scale their next venture from Singapore. Launched on Tuesday (22 April 2025), the GFP aims to establish innovative new ventures with the potential to be global industry leaders.
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2 months ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong |Umairah Nasir
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi cited the collaboration as a strategic leap towards the development of highly skilled human capital that is ready for global economic challenges.
The University of Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), the Provincial Government of Jakarta and the Provincial government of West Sumatra have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to strengthen their education cooperation, as of 21 April 2025 (Monday).
