Next-Gen HR Innovations
Thriving technology is reshaping the landscape of HR practices, streamlining processes, enhancing employee experiences, and driving organisational success in unprecedented ways. Next-gen HR tech brings a paradigm shift in building a workforce that aligns with organisational goals and values using smart technologies. Companies like Automatic Data Processing Inc., IBM, Infor, Oracle, SAP SE, and TalentSoft…
CEO Hemant Bakshi Quits, OLA To Let Go Of 10% Workforce
After four months as the CEO of India’s biggest ride-sharing transportation company, OLA, Hemant Bakshi has now stepped down. Moreover, the company is said to be performing a restructuring exercise that will affect about 10% of the total staff. Bakshi joined the company in January to supervise the day-to-day operations of the ride-hailing company. According…
Alan Lau: Orchestrating the Intersection of Technology, Finance, and Art
One name resonates with a symphony of innovation and creativity in the bustling nexus of technology, finance, and art: Alan Lau. With a career spanning two decades and traversing diverse landscapes, Alan has pioneered transformative ventures and left an indelible mark on industries ranging from finance to technology and the arts. Alan Lau, the former…
Gig Workers: An Emerging Frontier For HR
The gig economy, a global phenomenon, accounts for up to 12 percent of the global labour market—much higher than previously estimated—and holds particular promise for women and youth in developing countries (The World Bank) Across the world, countries are witnessing profound changes in work cultures and job expectations. One of the most significant shifts is…
Achieving Expatriate ExcellenceÂ
80% of midsize and large companies currently send professionals abroad—and 45% plan to increase their number of assignments. (Harvard Business Review) Every global organisation aims to expand globally by promoting overseas assignments to serve client requirements with efficient expatriate management. Employees are keenly interested in leveraging their international exposure by participating upfront in global projects….
Making the Bytes Dance to Success
ByteDance is an Internet technology company, which has headquarters in Haidian, Beijing. It can be described as a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment and enterprise services – over 2.5 billion people in the world interact with ByteDance products. That is almost 2 times the population of India. According…
Converging Innovation in Southeast Asia
Representing the world’s innovation hub, Southeast Asia has set an unparalleled standard for driving economies with technological advancements. From solar bottle lights to hybrid solar microgrids, fintech, electric vehicles, and sustainable climate structures, Asian companies are revolutionising products and services using prominent technologies. Pioneering innovation parameters in Southeast Asia are leaving a legacy to influence…
Winnie Talosig Rebancos: From Adversity to Leadership
When you take charge of your destiny, you embark on a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and moments that define who you are. For Winnie Talosig Rebancos, CIO, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc., this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. From humble beginnings marked by poverty and adversity to her current role as a pioneering…
Advancing Gender Equality in Leadership Roles
Christiane Avila Berlinck Chief Human Resources Officer - OLX, Brasil Christiane inspires talents to thrive by creating irresistible solutions, empowering them to lead the progress of our society. She has diverse and multicultural experience with expertise in Finance, Operations, and Human Resources, having lived in different countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and the USA. When it...Asia’s Semiconductor Triumph
Taiwan’s dominance in Asia’s semiconductor sector has dictated the world’s rising demand for the best quality and best-designed chips for several decades. Being an epicentre for global demand, almost 90% of advanced chips are supplied by key player Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The rise of economic and geopolitical constraints on the border has increased…