Personal HR Tech Festival Live saw the Asian HR community come together to discuss the role of HR in today’s world of work.
With organizations leaving the pandemic, there is no better time to refresh and rethink HR strategies as employees return to a redefined workplace, says Zaqy MohamadSenior Minister of State (SMS), Ministry of Manpower at Ministry of Defense, Singapore.
Speaking as he welcomed attendees to HR Tech Festival Live, SMS Zaqy added, “As companies re-hire in tandem with the economic recovery, it is also time to strategize and rethink the talents and skills that needed to meet new business needs in the immediate term and for the future. ”
With flexible work arrangements such as remote and hybrid work, staggered hours or flexi-load accelerating over the past two years due to the pandemic, SMS Zaqy called on HR leaders to pursue progressive work practices that can balance new needs and expectations of employees while being achieved. business objectives.
The theme of Asia 2022’s HR Tech Festival Come back. Refresh. Think againhe added, has prompted organizations to think about the role of HR in the current economic landscape, and where HR can make a difference as human capital strategists in their organizations.
“In this journey of change, the role of HR will be re-imagined, changed, and raised. I urge HR leaders and professionals to embrace opportunities and challenges while refreshing and rethinking strategies. workforce and workplace to better support your businesses, “concludes SMS Zaqy.
The first personal event to be held in Singapore as part of HR Tech Festival Asia 2022, HR Tech Festival Live saw the sold-out crowd of delegates and attendees pack into Hall 403 of the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Center in Singapore.
While enjoying the opportunity to reconnect with fellow members of the Asian HR community, attendees also took the opportunity to view some of the top HR solutions offered by the more than 30 exhibitors present at the show,
They also exchanged ideas and thoughts on how to navigate a new world of work as attendees actively participated in engaging and thought-provoking sessions presented in two stages of the live conference, featuring a well-known lineup. -up by global influencers, industry experts, and policy makers, including Patrick TayAssistant Secretary-General of NTUC and Member of the Parliament of Singapore.
In discussing the future of human development in ASEAN including Dr. Bob AubreyFounder and Chairman of the Advisory Board, ASEAN Human Development Organization (AHDO), Tay examined how HR has been reflected in human capital function due to so many changes caused by the pandemic.
While warning organizations to expect the unexpected arrival of more challenges, Tay urged organizations to maximize every human capital by using technology to improve employee engagement and, learning and development (L&D).
Describing how workers have changed, Dr Aubrey added that having a sustainable workforce is not just about having the right people. “You also have to think about managing an aging worker and people who don’t want to go back to the office anymore.”
To help leaders prepare for the future, Ritu MehrishExecutive Coach, Global Speaker and Author, The Leadership Troubleshooter, shared how organizations need to not learn and re -learn to succeed in the future. As leaders continue to adjust their speed and thinking to adapt to a new world of work, he also stressed the importance of caring for ecosystems that allow them to take advantage of new opportunities that arise. .
Leaders today need to have a clear strategy to diversify, strengthen, and keep teams in today’s workplace employee-focused. They also need to redesign themselves to meet the needs and interests of employees, he said Charles FergusonGeneral Manager, Asia-Pacific, Globalization Partners.
He added, “Employees want a work environment and company perspective that reflects their own values, so organizations need to redefine their mission and values. The technology you choose to use will also be critical. Valuable and influential technology can help advance the business and help attract and train talent. “
Ferguson was the interlocutor Peter HadleyPresident, ADP Asia-Pacificwhich reminded organizations that the way we work will not return to where it was pre-pandemic and encouraged employers and employees to come together to find solutions that are mutually beneficial.
How can organizations rethink a connected employee experience (EX) that will succeed in a hybrid world of work?
Explaining that good EX comes from how employers value the welfare of employees by creating an environment that meets the current needs of their lives, Becky ChuaSenior Solution Consultant, Employee Workflow, Asia, Service Todayadvised organizations to be proactive in rethinking the next generation workplace, and how it can support their new hybrid workforce and solutions, and redefine modern digital experiences.
In the tightening talent market, top recruitment is key because if you bring in people who don’t fit into your organization, they’re unlikely to stay, it was suggested. Jeff Blake, Chief Operating Officer, Satellite Office.
The next step, he continues, is to look within to understand changes in employee preferences. This includes offering flexibility in how employees work, whether it’s a return to the office, permanent remote work, or a hybrid work arrangement.
Mental health should also be a priority, as organizations need to understand that traditional communication activities have changed because of remote work. “The key to engagement is to make sure people don’t feel left out,” Blake said.
Finally, find the right partner to create a clear path for L&D and sequential planning, Blake added, as he emphasized how the Satellite Office worked. SumTotal Systems to meet the L&D needs of employees.
Digital transformation, upskilling, reskilling, and career pivots have become a common part of the dialogue for organizations around the world. In sharing the digital transformation initiated by Standard Chartered, Casey MeeHead of Learning Technology, Standards Chartered Bankstressed that the voice of their employees has driven the bank’s digital transformation.
While chatting by the fireside David LovellDirector, APAC Marketing, Skillsoft, Mee shared, “Think about how you can enhance the learning experience and keep people coming back for more. You also need to make sure people know what’s available, where to get that knowledge, and make sure they’re always in touch with you.
We live in a completely different world of work characterized by a market of decaying skills, work from anywhere, a relentless pace of change, many paths to growth and success, and ecosystems of expertise, said Indranil Roy |Executive Director, Consulting Human Capital Leadership, Deloitte Consulting Southeast Asia.
Describing this world as Modern Work, Indro recommended ten rules that will allow people to thrive:
- Bring your own motivation.
- Set goals for the long -term and short -term.
- Shape your next job because modern jobs are gone in four years or less.
- Your users will judge your work in an open talent market.
- Work on sprints because things change fast.
- Work from anywhere but work hard.
- Make your workflow a learning flow because you should plan your learning just as you plan your work.
- Skills across and enlarge because modern careers are not unidimensional.
- Master the differences because complexity requires variation.
For the last rule, Indro called it the “golden rule” of always running a side hustle, because the best ideas exist outside of comfort zones. He called on people to work on something that drives their passion and motivation, enables them to develop new skills and self-confidence, meet new people to create new insights, and to ensure ownership through investment of resources and capital.
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