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From local to global: Singapore’s workforce sets its sights worldwide

As #Singapore’s economy continues to evolve, the country’s citizens are well-positioned to capitalize on the diverse employment opportunities available. Taking these steps to embrace the challenges and rewards of international careers will ensure Singaporeans can contribute to the country's ongoing success and establish their own global identities. 

Singapore’s Omni HR raises $7.4M to fuel expansion

Singapore-based employee management platform, Omni HR, has on Monday announced it has recently closed $7.4 million in funding, bringing its total funding to date to $9.8 million since its founding in 2021 by former Goldman Sachs executive Brian Ip.

Malaysia’s Ramssol inks partnership with Singapore’s HONO for AI-driven HR solutions

Malaysia-based human resources (HR) solutions provider. Ramssol Group Berhad has inked a partnership with Singapore-based software as a service (SaaS) provider Hono Asia Pte. Ltd. (HONO) for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven HR solutions.

Paywatch partners Media Prima for employee earned wage access

Malaysian earned wage access (EWA) provider Paywatch has on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Malaysian integrated media firm Media Prima Berhad to enhance employee financial wellness with EWA.

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What startups need to know about recruiting Gen Z talent

Enlisting #GenZ talent presents a unique opportunity for startup organizations to build innovative, forward-thinking teams. Emphasizing flexibility, technology, growth opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability will position startups as employers of choice for the next generation of workers.

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How applicants are adapting to AI in recruiting

AI is a powerful tool but can have unintended consequences. As companies have rushed to use it in hiring, its impact on job-seekers has been more negative than positive. Organizations must fight against this trend to have genuine interviews and not turn applicants away. That may mean a less disruptive approach to AI, but the results will be worth it.

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Despite AI algorithm bias, can AI still play a part in fairer hiring?

While technology of the past was designed to serve a singular purpose, generative AI can be deployed to solve myriad problems in an organization. Any credible generative #AI approach must be built upon a human-centric foundation - technology needs to be grounded in an organization’s people and culture. AI might supply a new framework, but human judgment,…

Malaysia’s Accendo Technologies inks deal with Welliba for global expansion with AI innovation

Accendo Technologies, a Malaysia-based firm in talent intelligence, selection, development, and upskilling, has inked deal with global employee experience and activation technology firm Welliba for global expansion with artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

Bangladesh’s Shomvob raises $1M in pre-seed financing round led by Cocoon Capital

Shomvob, the business to business (B2B) job-tech and human resource (HR) tech platform in Bangladesh, has on Thursday announced a $1 million pre-seed financing round led by Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm Cocoon Capital.

Leveraging HR analytics to reduce employee turnover

HR professionals stand at the forefront of fostering thriving workplace environments, and leveraging data-driven insights offers a powerful strategy for achieving this goal. #HR teams can make informed, strategic decisions that directly address employee engagement and retention nuances by harnessing the information available through employee analytics. #AI