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HR Leaders Chart AI-Driven Workforce Strategy in Malaysia

by Emilia Reyes

A biology teacher demonstrates the human skeleton model in an engaging classroom setting. Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels At the Learning & Development Asia 2026 – Malaysia conference, HR, L&D, and business leaders gathered to discuss how to build a future-ready workforce in the face of rapid AI-driven change. The central question was how organisations can create workforces that are more productive, adaptable, accountable, and human. According to the speakers, technology is…

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Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust AI tools as their primary career advisor, which may seem contradictory. A new workforce sentiment survey shows that 80% of HR practitioners in UAE and 81% in Saudi Arabia consider human intuition essential for hiring, even as AI tool usage rapidly expands globally today. Over half of UAE HR professionals and two in five in KSA trust…

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HR shifts focus from roles to building adaptable skills

by Catalina Sepulveda

Marketing specialists now require AI-assisted content creation and data analysis skills despite retaining the same job title. Human resources departments have long structured employee management around fixed roles—recruiting for specific job titles, evaluating performance against rigid criteria, and charting career paths along predictable trajectories. Yet those roles have become unstable even when the titles remain unchanged. A marketing specialist today may still carry the title "marketing," but the required skills…

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Southeast Asia Remote Work Carries Hidden Legal Risks

Southeast Asia remote work exposes employers to hidden legal risks in immigration,...

Catalina Sepulveda • Oct 8, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Southeast Asia Remote Work Carries Hidden Legal Risks

Y oung female candidate shaking hands with employer before job interview in light office with urban landscape through windows. Photo: Sora Shimazaki/Pexels While working remotely from another Southeast Asian country might appear straightforward, it potentially exposes employers to risks...

in immigration, tax, data security, and employment law. David Smail, Partner and Head of Employment at DLA Piper in Singapore, outlines key considerations for businesses before approving such requests. The Hidden Legal Risks of Cross-Border Remote Work For many employers,...

Tesco Offers Paid Leave for Domestic Abuse Victims

Tesco introduces paid leave for domestic abuse victims, offering 3 days or...

Emilia Reyes • Oct 5, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Tesco Offers Paid Leave for Domestic Abuse Victims

A dditionally, employees have access to the Peoplesafe personal safety app, offering an extra layer of protection and peace of mind. Tesco has introduced paid leave for employees experiencing domestic abuse. The policy, developed with the Usdaw union, offers...

3 days or 21 hours of paid Safe Leave. It allows workers to attend court, secure housing, or arrange childcare, as well as undertake other critical tasks such as changing locks or separating finances. This flexible approach ensures employees can...

Worker with Tourette’s wins £10k payout

Worker with Tourette's syndrome wins nearly £10,000 in disability discrimination case against...

Catalina Sepulveda • Oct 1, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Worker with Tourette’s wins £10k payout

M r Gee's contract was terminated in November 2020. In a disability discrimination case, a worker with Tourette syndrome, Mr Gee, secured nearly £10,000. He was employed by confectionery firm JF Renshaw, which later went into administration and was...

taken over by British Bakels in 2023. In November 2020, Gee's contract was terminated with a one-week notice period. He later sought re-employment with the firm, submitting applications in June 2021 and again in June 2023, each of which was...

Informa Connect Launches HR Certifications for AI and Sustainability

Informa Connect Academy offers HR certifications in AI and sustainability, combining in-person...

Emilia Reyes • Sep 28, 2026 • Interview Playbook

Informa Connect Launches HR Certifications for AI and Sustainability

I nforma Connect Academy provides in-person HR certification sessions in Dubai and online options. Informa Connect Academy delivers professional certifications designed to strengthen the capabilities of HR professionals in a dynamic, evolving workplace. These programs span critical areas such...

as artificial intelligence, leadership development, and workforce analytics, offering both in-person sessions in Dubai and online alternatives to meet diverse learning preferences. The academy’s offerings are strategically crafted to align with current industry demands and prepare professionals for emerging challenges...