HR & Talent Management
Upskilling for HR’s Digital Future: Strategic Imperatives for 2026 – HR News Summary By 2026 the argument over whether HR should invest in technology is settled; the pressing issue is whether HR has the capability to make that technology deliver. The article argues that technology choices rarely limit progress — skills, confidence and mindset do. […]
The Government Cyber Action Plan: strengthening resilience across the UK Summary The Government Cyber Action Plan (GCAP) is the UK government’s refreshed framework for improving cyber security and digital resilience across the public sector. Developed by DSIT with technical support from the NCSC, GCAP sets out roles, governance, centralised support and milestones to close the […]
Five predictions that will define HR in 2026 Summary This article argues that 2026 will be the year HR is forced to redesign how work actually gets done as AI becomes a routine team member. Rather than one single trend, the author emphasises a convergence of governance, data, behavioural science and human-centred design that will […]
Former EEOC officials condemn agency’s move to drop anti-harassment guidance Summary A group called EEO Leaders — made up of former officials from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor — has publicly criticised the EEOC’s request to the White House to rescind the Biden-era anti-harassment guidance. The request, sent on […]
How CEOs Are Rethinking Gen Z Hiring Decisions Summary Chief executives, boards and senior investors now treat early-career hiring as a governance and execution issue rather than a mere HR operational detail. The article explains how a lower tolerance for ambiguity, heightened demand for ownership and capital discipline have shifted interview practices: questions now probe […]
SARA RM100 assistance payout to be credited on 9 Feb 2026 for all Malaysians aged 18 and above Summary Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) RM100 assistance will be credited to the accounts of all Malaysians aged 18 and above on 9 February 2026. Around 2.2 million people are […]
In sharp reversal, workers say they value stability over perks Summary Perceptyx’s ten-year, 20‑million‑response study found a “historic reversal” in employee engagement drivers: in 2025 workers put organisational stability — confidence in senior leaders and the company’s ability to handle change — above feelings of belonging and being valued. Those previously top-ranked emotional drivers fell […]
Reminder: Singapore’s updated COMPASS rules effective in 2026 for EP applications and renewals Summary From 1 January 2026, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will apply updated COMPASS rules to new Employment Pass (EP) applications. Renewals will be assessed under the new rules for passes expiring on or after 1 July 2026. The changes include tighter […]
Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day fall on the same day in 2026: Employer obligations to note under Malaysia’s Employment Act Summary Malaysia’s Federal Government has gazetted Sunday 1 February 2026 as a dual holiday: Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day. The Department of Manpower Peninsular Malaysia issued guidance for private-sector employers on replacement holidays, optional holiday […]
Malaysia gazettes Gig Workers Act 2025, signalling new page in labour reform Summary Malaysia has officially gazetted the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) after Royal Assent on 16 December 2025. The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) says this is a key step in reforming labour law to better regulate the gig economy and protect […]
