Eyes Wide Open: The New Face of Justice in India
A striking new Lady Justice statue now stands proudly at the Supreme Court of India, replacing its predecessor that graced the court for decades. This fresh representation, uncovered recently, refreshes the court’s aesthetic and carries a deeper significance about how justice is viewed and delivered in the country. Unlike the
October 15, 1582: The Day Time Changed
On October 15, 1582, a significant shift in the way humanity measured time took place. This day marked the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, a reform that would eventually become the global standard for civil use. The transition from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar was not just a
Leadership Lessons from Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, often makes headlines for his heartwarming, off-the-billionaire-book gestures. Recently, he hosted one of India’s grandest weddings, where he was spotted serving food to guests—just like any ordinary father would. Years ago, a picture of him went viral, showing him seated humbly
Bondex – Revolutionising Web3 Professional Networking
In the fast-evolving digital landscape, Bondex is standing out as a transformative force, redefining professional networking and recruitment through the innovative use of blockchain technology. Launched in August 2021, Bondex operates at the intersection of talent acquisition and Web3, leveraging decentralised platforms to create a more equitable and transparent professional
Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Power of Simplicity
In 2020, like many HR leaders worldwide, Jeff Ostermann, the Chief people officer at SweetWater, had ambitious plans to revolutionise his company’s HR Strategy. However, the COVID-19 pandemic threw his plans off course, and he was left wondering. Faced with an unexpected crisis, Jeff soon realised that most ‘innovative’ HR
The New HR Playbook: Game-Changing HR Tactics Transforming the Corporate World
Human Resources, or HR, is one of the most important things in the corporate world if done right. From tending to the workforce to introducing new policies for the benefit of the company and the employees, HRs can significantly impact their companies. This is evident from some of the best
Mastering the Multicultural Maze: Cultural Intelligence is Shaping Leadership in Asia
Around 96% of companies globally boast a diverse workforce regarding religion, gender and culture. The same is the case in Asia. Leaders need more than technical expertise in today’s interconnected world, where a workforce constitutes employees from all walks of life. Today, leaders must deeply understand cultural nuances to navigate
Embracing Flexibility and Family Values: Balancing Work with Family In Asia
In 2017, a Japanese father, Hiroshi Fujiwara, became the face of a growing movement when he sued his employer for workplace discrimination. Fujiwara, a government employee, had requested paternity leave to care for his newborn, a decision that was met with resistance. Despite laws guaranteeing such leave, societal expectations in
Keppel’s Ambitious Move: Plans To Buy Tokyo Data Hub
On Tuesday, Singapore’s Keppel announced an agreement to acquire an AI-ready data centre facility in Tokyo under development by Japan’s largest property group, Mitsui Fudosan. This deal follows Keppel’s announcement less than two weeks ago of its intention to more than double its data centre assets under management from the
Crossing Borders, Building Futures: Talent Mobility in Asia’s Fast-Growing Economies
In 2019, a Singaporean tech startup, Grab, faced a troubling crisis. After expanding its operations across South Asia, Grab had a significant shortage of talented individuals. With its business expanding in regions like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, Grab needed people who were technologically literate and understood the local markets. To
