HR News Feed

1. Winning Secrets: How Computime Malaysia's Santhana Mary Solomon turned her HR vision into a people & culture revolution

   

   "Employees now feel more valued and engaged, with stronger trust in HR as a supportive partner. Beyond engagement, this initiative strengthened our culture of openness, where feedback is encouraged, wellbeing is prioritised, and personal growth is celebrated," the HR Director of Southeast Asia shares.

2. Championing employee wellbeing: Singapore and Malaysia’s best corporate wellness providers of 2025

   

   These companies lead the way in physical and mental wellness, standing out for their smart use of technology and data to track health metrics and personalise wellness plans for today’s workforce.

3. MTI Singapore forecasts GDP growth of "1.0–3.0%" for 2026, accounting for global economic performance

   

   The nation's GDP growth forecast for 2025 has also been upgraded to "around 4.0%", largely reflecting a better-than-expected economic performance in Q3 2025.

4. 'Entitled,' 'complacent,' and 'sloppy': Inside the workplace tension at the world's largest HR organization

   

   SHRM, led by Johnny C. Taylor Jr., has faced recent controversy over its DEI stances, strict internal policies, and Taylor's blunt messaging to staff.

5. Rafael Alonso, HR expert: “Choose where you put your energy, you’re not that important, the company can continue without you”

   

   Rafael Alonso explains why choosing where you spend your energy could be the key to protecting your mental health and avoiding burnout.