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Winning Secrets: Changi Airport Group's formula for a workplace employees want to be in

Employee experience starts long before someone sits at their desk. The People team explains how involving employees in shaping their workplace has created stronger collaboration, deeper engagement, and an award-winning office experience.

28 July 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: The small, defining moments shaping EX at MODEC Malaysia

"Employee experience should not peak during onboarding," says Zacharias Rajagopal, Director, People, MODEC Malaysia, adding that it is built through intentional, human moments that demonstrate to employees from the beginning that they belong here.

28 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

At the helm: Cohesity appoints Peter Hanna to lead Asia Pacific and Japan business

Based in Hong Kong, the leader will oversee the company's sales strategy, technical sales, and channel operations across the region.

28 July 2026
• Tracy Chan

PT Amos Indah, 134 former employees reach settlement on layoffs and severance payments

Following mediation facilitated by Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower, PT Amos Indah Indonesia has agreed to pay approximately Rp12.7bn in severance to 134 former employees, while the terminations remain in effect.

28 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Adhika Widya Sena on why the best HR leaders see change before everyone else

Novo Nordisk Indonesia's Director of People & Organisation shares how spotting early signals, influencing business decisions, and embracing mentorship can help organisations thrive in a changing world.

28 July 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Thailand ramps up human capital development as PM calls for a future-ready workforce

Facing an ageing population, rapid technological advances, and growing global uncertainty, Thailand is looking to prioritise education, skills, and cross-sector collaboration to equip its people for the future of work.

28 July 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia expands retiree support with digital pension payments and MyPesara Plus benefits

More than 835,000 government retirees and derivative pension recipients are set to benefit from two new PSD initiatives designed to improve pension accessibility while extending everyday savings through public-private partnerships.

28 July 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Hong Kong pay rises trail APAC average as employers direct more budget towards high performers: Survey

Cost management remains the most prominent factor shaping salary budget decisions in Hong Kong, as employers take a more targeted approach to rewards and retention.

28 July 2026
• Tracy Chan

New SG Youth Plan to equip young people with early career exposure, new skills outside the classroom, and expanded mentoring support

The five-year roadmap aims to enable young Singaporeans to become confident in their abilities, connected to their communities, and equipped to contribute meaningfully to the world around them.

27 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

HRadiO: Cytiva's Shivani Nadarajah on building the future of APAC's biopharma workforce

As APAC's life sciences industry expands, recruitment alone is no longer enough. Shivani Nadarajah, Senior Director, Human Resources, APAC at Cytiva, shares why internal mobility, AI readiness, and continuous learning will be critical to building the workforce of the future.

27 July 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Snapshot: “There is almost no growth in business as usual” — Andyana Tobing on leading HR with integrity and courage

What began as a teenage interest in psychology has grown into a career devoted to helping people and businesses thrive. The seasoned HR leader opens up about finding her place in HR, leading through uncertainty, and learning to speak up.

27 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Winning Secrets: Inside Titansoft's career development strategy for retaining talent

The belief that "career development must be treated as foundational corporate infrastructure" was what reshaped Titansoft's employee experience strategy during a period of rapid growth, Chen Chao, Division Director, Organisational Development Division, Titansoft tells us.

27 July 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: How MKA Group is redesigning work to unlock growth, talent mobility & opportunity

"My vision is simple: To build an organisation where every employee can become the best version of themselves while contributing to sustainable business growth," says Bruce Lee, Group CEO of MKA Group.

27 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Number of salary claims in Singapore rose year-on-year in 2025

The claims were largely linked to end-of-employment disputes and employers facing financial difficulties; but more than nine in 10 fully recovered their salaries and payments.

24 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Singapore and Malaysia respond as US imposes forced-labour tariffs on selected exports

One-third of Singapore's domestic exports to the US will face a new 12.5% tariff, while Malaysia will be subject to a lower 10% rate after US authorities took into consideration efforts to strengthen and enforce forced-labour import rules.

24 July 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Nearly one-third of Hong Kong working women cannot identify when menopause begins: Survey

Menopause remains widely misunderstood despite its significant implications for wellbeing, workplace performance, and talent retention.

24 July 2026
• Tracy Chan

Incoming Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau outlines worker-focused priorities ahead of new portfolio

Her priorities, she said, will include supporting vulnerable workers, helping Singaporeans navigate career transitions, making lifelong learning accessible and relevant, and strengthening retirement adequacy.

24 July 2026
• Sarah Gideon

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Preparing for the Workplace Fairness Act: Assessing your organisation’s readiness

From family ties to fair practices: Grievance handling in SMEs

Are you doing enough to prevent workplace harassment?

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

Winning Secrets: Changi Airport Group's formula for a workplace employees want to be in

Winning Secrets: The small, defining moments shaping EX at MODEC Malaysia

Faces of HR: Adhika Widya Sena on why the best HR leaders see change before everyone else

Wrongful dismissal in Singapore: Employer ordered to pay ex-employee $30,000 after failing to justify probation dismissal

New work-related traffic safety advisory: Key measures for employers, platform operators & road users in Singapore

PT Amos Indah, 134 former employees reach settlement on layoffs and severance payments

Number of salary claims in Singapore rose year-on-year in 2025

Singapore and Malaysia respond as US imposes forced-labour tariffs on selected exports

Winning Secrets: Changi Airport Group's formula for a workplace employees want to be in

Winning Secrets: The small, defining moments shaping EX at MODEC Malaysia

At the helm: Cohesity appoints Peter Hanna to lead Asia Pacific and Japan business

PT Amos Indah, 134 former employees reach settlement on layoffs and severance payments

Faces of HR: Adhika Widya Sena on why the best HR leaders see change before everyone else

Thailand ramps up human capital development as PM calls for a future-ready workforce

Malaysia expands retiree support with digital pension payments and MyPesara Plus benefits

Hong Kong pay rises trail APAC average as employers direct more budget towards high performers: Survey

New SG Youth Plan to equip young people with early career exposure, new skills outside the classroom, and expanded mentoring support

HRadiO: Cytiva's Shivani Nadarajah on building the future of APAC's biopharma workforce

Snapshot: “There is almost no growth in business as usual” — Andyana Tobing on leading HR with integrity and courage

Winning Secrets: Inside Titansoft's career development strategy for retaining talent

Winning Secrets: How MKA Group is redesigning work to unlock growth, talent mobility & opportunity

Number of salary claims in Singapore rose year-on-year in 2025

Singapore and Malaysia respond as US imposes forced-labour tariffs on selected exports

Nearly one-third of Hong Kong working women cannot identify when menopause begins: Survey

Incoming Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau outlines worker-focused priorities ahead of new portfolio