HR & Talent Management
Talent strategy a top 2026 concern amid ‘a key moment for the CHRO’ Summary A DSG Global survey of 300 HR decision makers shows the CHRO role is growing in influence as organisations face major talent challenges heading into 2026. Key findings: 79% of respondents say the CHRO role is expanding or increasing in importance, […]
‘Disturbing’ FLSA trends include uptick in regular-rate litigation Summary Litigation over employers’ calculations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regular rate of pay is rising, according to employment counsel speaking at a National Employment Law Institute event. Plaintiffs are targeting common payroll errors — especially exclusion of certain bonuses and pay components — that […]
Safety culture the new power move for business leaders, says IOSH Summary IOSH has published a white paper, Safety culture comes of age: empowering people, strengthening resilience, elevating performance, which positions safety as a strategic business advantage rather than just a compliance task. It introduces the Business Assurance Certification (BAC) and an accompanying Business Assurance […]
Flock Uses Overseas Gig Workers to Build Its Surveillance AI Author Punchy take: This is one of those stories where the mechanics of surveillance are shown in plain sight — cheap gig labour, leaked dashboards and US citizens’ movements being parsed, annotated and used to train systems that police already rely on. Read up; it […]
KESUMA outlines 4 major labour law reforms aimed at a more inclusive labour system Summary The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) in Malaysia has tabled four amendments to existing labour and skills laws to create a more inclusive labour and TVET (technical and vocational education and training) ecosystem. The bills target expanded social security coverage, […]
COMPASS updates: Updated qualification lists and revised Shortage Occupation List to take effect from 1 January 2026 Summary Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has updated two COMPASS scoring components that will apply to all new and renewal Employment Pass (EP) applications from 1 January 2026: Criterion 2 (Qualifications) and Criterion 5 (Shortage Occupation List, SOL). […]
Immigrant advocates brace for more challenging U.S. citizenship requirements Summary immigration advocates in Las Vegas say a recent overhaul of the U.S. naturalisation process will make it harder for many green-card holders to become citizens. The changes — implemented under the current administration and set to roll out fully in the months after 20 October […]
From legislation to algorithms: How equality lost its balance Summary Fifty years on from the Sex Discrimination Act, women have far greater access to education and work, but equality has shifted shape rather than being achieved. The article traces progress since 1975 — legal gains, more women in higher education and senior roles, and improved […]
Strike action reforms are coming – here’s what HR should really focus on Summary The Employment Rights Bill will make it easier to organise industrial action by reducing notice periods and allowing a simple majority of those voting (rather than a 50% turnout threshold) to call a strike. The CIPD found 54% of employers expect […]
Winning Secrets: Changi Airport Group’s workplace culture fosters exceptional employee experiences Summary Changi Airport Group (CAG) places people at the heart of the Changi experience, shaping a people strategy that centres on collaboration, empowerment and shared ownership. The People team builds programmes across leadership development, career growth, wellbeing and inclusive practices to ensure employees feel […]
