For many recruiters, the natural next step after agency life is a transition into Talent Acquisition (TA). The first move into TA is often a stepping-stone role, and in many cases, it doesn’t last long. Average tenure in that first TA position tends to be around 12–18 months before people move on. That makes it […]
Singapore’s hiring landscape is shifting. Over the past six months, overall recruitment activity has slowed by roughly 9%, reflecting a maturing job market where quality outweighs quantity. For HR and Talent Acquisition professionals, this requires a rethink of traditional hiring practices and a sharper focus on strategic talent alignment. Moving from Volume to Strategic Hiring […]
1. Acknowledge Every Application 2. Automate Screening Efficiently 3. Maintain a Clear Feedback Loop 4. Segment Candidates by Engagement Stage 5. Make Recruitment Team Accessible 6. Measure and Improve Candidate Experience 7. Optional Enhancements Quick Wins:
Family offices often oversee multiple businesses with very different goals, cultures, and leadership styles. While this diversity is a strength, it can also create challenges around talent, governance, and alignment challenges that aren’t always obvious until they impact results. A practical, experienced HR leader can help turn these challenges into opportunities. Here’s how family offices […]
In Singapore’s fast-moving workplaces, HR leaders with decades of experience are now managing a generation who have never known life without Wi-Fi, TikTok, and food delivery apps. Gen Z employees bring fresh ideas, high digital fluency, and a healthy expectation that the workplace should work for them – not the other way around. For HR […]
We asked some of our key SME HR leaders what was keeping them up at night and many of them pointed to the same issue: workforce planning. Not just filling roles, but how to do it strategically, affordably, and sustainably, especially in a market where the competition for talent is relentless, and hiring mistakes are […]
More organisations are recognising the value of internal talent marketplaces: platforms and processes that match existing employees to open roles, projects, and development opportunities within the business. Done right, they improve retention, accelerate development, and reduce reliance on external hiring. But launching one isn’t just about buying a platform. It requires the right structure, people, […]
In recent years, we’ve seen an interesting shift. Culture is increasingly being handed over to HR. Chief People Officers are expected to build, protect, and nurture company culture as if it’s a standalone initiative. At first glance, this makes sense. HR is closest to the people. HR leads onboarding, DEI, internal comms, and engagement surveys. […]
In many organizations, HR tech stacks are a chaotic patchwork of bolt-ons, knee-jerk purchases, and legacy systems that no longer reflect how people actually work. They were often bought in a hurry to solve a moment-specific need, keep up with compliance, or react to a trend. What’s left is a fragmented system with poor integration, […]
If you’re in TA and your hiring managers treat you like an admin gatekeeper instead of a strategic partner – you’re not alone. Getting their buy-in isn’t about begging for a seat at the table. It’s about earning it. Here’s how to build credibility where it counts: 🔹 1. Know Their Business Like It’s Yours […]
Startups move fast but culture tends to break first. Here are the top 5 common failures we see (and how HR can get ahead of them): 1. Hiring for Headcount, Not CultureIts exciting – the pressure’s on to hire quickly. But bringing in people who don’t align with your values or style will cost you […]
AI is no longer just hype – it’s showing up in everything from candidate screening tools to workforce planning platforms. But for many HR and TA teams in Asia, the challenge isn’t excitement; it’s figuring out where to begin. We hear it a lot: If that sounds familiar, this is for you. First: Know What […]