Institute for Human Resource Professionals, Lifelong Learning Institute #05-02, 11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore (2026)

06/10/2026

🌟 PBP 2026 Recap | Launch of coWELL and Keynote: The Future of Work is Human

What does it take to build a workforce that is not only ready for change, but able to thrive through it?

At People Behind People Forum 2026, Dr Phang Chiew Hun, Senior Advisor at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, reminded us that as technology reshapes work, organisations need to build both technological and human capabilities.

Her keynote, The Future of Work is Human, explored an often-overlooked dimension of transformation: Whether people have the energy, confidence and support to adapt, learn and contribute. One key message was “functioning is not the same as flourishing”. Employees may continue to deliver while carrying significant strain. For leaders and HR professionals, this means looking beyond outputs to notice changes in behaviour, listen with care and act early.

Dr Phang also highlighted the importance of human literacy: The ability to notice, listen, have difficult conversations and support people through change. These capabilities complement digital literacy and are increasingly important as workplaces evolve.

The session also marked the launch of Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Centre for Workplace Well-Being (coWELL), which aims to strengthen workplace well-being capabilities through practical training, programmes and initiatives that respond to the realities of organisations and their people.

Together, the keynote and coWELL launch reinforced a simple but important idea: Transformation is not only about changing technology, processes or roles. It is about creating the conditions for people to adapt, contribute and thrive.

06/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) on the 19th Singapore HR Awards, and to all this year’s award winners.

Good HR work is often not the most visible work. It shows up in the people who are given the opportunity to grow, the teams that become stronger, the cultures that are shaped over time, and the workers who feel supported through change.

That is what makes these Awards meaningful; they recognise the people behind the people, and the difference they make through their everyday work.

We are pleased to see the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) community, including our Certified Professionals and corporate partners, among this year’s recipients. Their recognition is a reflection of the commitment across our HR community to raise professional standards and create better workplaces.

Our congratulations to all the winners, and our appreciation to SHRI for continuing to recognise and celebrate the people who make a difference.

06/10/2026

Staying relevant is not about having all the answers. It is about staying curious, being willing to question what we know, and continuing to learn.

The IHRP team recently spent a morning with Charlie Ang in a session on “Fit for the AI Future: Navigating the Future of Work, Learning and Professional Reinvention.” It was a good opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and think about how AI is changing not just the tools we use, but the way we work, learn and build our careers.

A few ideas stood out:
🔹 Learning how to use AI is only the start. We also need to think about how we build on our existing expertise and bring more judgement, context and experience to the work we do.
🔹 We need to get better at learning. AI can help us learn faster and more intentionally, rather than simply taking in more information.
🔹 Sometimes, we need to unlearn. As the way work gets done changes, some of the assumptions and practices we have grown comfortable with may need to be questioned.

For the IHRP team, these are useful reflections as we continue to think about how we support the HR profession through changes in work and the workplace.

A big thank you to our HR team for planning the session and creating opportunities for us to keep learning and stay current.

05/10/2026

The future of aviation will not only be shaped by new technologies and changing demands, but by how we rethink the work behind it. ✈️

As the air transport sector evolves, job redesign can help enterprises turn change into opportunity by rethinking how work is organised, building new capabilities and creating more productive, future-ready workplaces.

As part of SkillsFuture Festival, IHRP partnered with SAAA@Singapore for a hands-on workshop on job redesign in the aviation sector. The session brought together aviation enterprises to explore practical approaches to job redesign, including tools, programmes and grants such as the Workforce Development Grant (Job Redesign+) (WDG(JR+)) and Career Conversion Programmes (CCP).

We also shared the recently announced recommendations from the Tripartite Workgroup on Human Capital Capability Development (TWG-HC), and how IHRP can support organisations in strengthening their HR and human capital practices as they navigate a changing world of work.

We are grateful to SAAA for supporting this workshop, and would like to thank Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) for sponsoring the session, including the food and facilitation, and to Lifelong Learning SG for sponsoring the venue as part of the SkillsFuture Festival 2026.

For enterprises looking to get started, explore the Aviation Job Redesign Playbook for practical guidance, tools and examples: https://myhr.sg/guest/contentdetails?id=7be3b4b6-31b4-4229-ab5b-9a8ae82512fe (Optimised for viewing via desktop. On mobile, copy the link and open it in your browser.)

Interested in going deeper into job redesign and AI? Join our upcoming JR Capability Development Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/jr-capability-development-workshop-ai-enabled-hr-talent-management-tickets-1998941827817

02/10/2026

🌟 PBP 2026 Recap | Opening Keynote

The future of work is ultimately about people: how we equip them to adapt, grow and do meaningful work as the workplace continues to change.

In his keynote for the People Behind People Forum 2026, Mayank Wadhwa, President of Microsoft ASEAN, highlighted Singapore’s unique advantage in bringing together Government, the Labour Movement, employers and HR to shape workforce transformation.

For HR professionals, he offered a timely perspective: the long-standing call to “earn a seat at the table” takes on new meaning when technology is changing how work is organised. The AI-driven transformation is now that table.

His keynote centred on a simple principle: organisations need to redesign work, not simply add technology to existing processes.
🔹 Build capability, not just awareness. With more than 63% of Singapore’s working-age population reportedly already using generative AI, the next challenge is building the skills and organisational readiness to use it effectively and responsibly.
🔹 Keep human capabilities at the core. As AI takes on more cognitive tasks, judgement, creativity, empathy, leadership and accountability become increasingly important.
🔹 Focus on better work, not just faster work. Success should be measured not only through efficiency, but also through customer outcomes, workforce capability and business value.
🔹 Create the conditions for people to adapt. Mayank shared that Microsoft’s experience showed the harder part of transformation is often changing mindsets, behaviours, processes and organisational culture, rather than implementing the technology itself.

Managers and HR have a critical role in creating environments where people can experiment, learn and build confidence, while ensuring that transformation remains responsible and inclusive.

He closed with a powerful reminder that “The future must be human plus AI, not human versus AI.”

01/10/2026

Most AI conversations stop at “what’s possible.” This one starts with actually building it.

Presented by Oracle, join us at the complimentary Hands-On AI Agent Workshop on 20 October and move from AI theory to creating your first working AI agent using Oracle AI Agent Studio Explore Lab.

✅ Get hands-on with the platform, explore pre-built templates, map out agent flows, and build and test an agent you can relate back to real HR and business workflows.

✅ A practical, guided session designed for HR professionals, business users, analysts and HRIT specialists who want to understand how AI agents are built by actually building one.

Register here: https://luma.com/b6h1pdpn (Places are limited and registrations are subject to confirmation. Event details will be shared with confirmed participants via email.)

01/10/2026

🌟 PBP 2026 Recap | Beyond the Report: Leading Growth Through People

How can organisations turn human capital recommendations into meaningful action and lead growth through people? At the People Behind People Forum 2026, our plenary panel brought together perspectives from business, workers and HR to explore how organisations can navigate rapid technological change while keeping people at the centre.

Moderated by Dr Nadir Ali Zafar, Managing Director, Endeavor Global Hub, the panel featured:
🔹 Adeline Sim, Board Member & Chief Corporate Officer, HRnetGroup
🔹 Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC
🔹 Yap Aye Wee, Group Head of Learning & Transformation, OCBC Bank

A key thread was the need to see human capital as a strategic business priority. For Adeline, Singapore’s labour supply is “precious and finite”; making it critical for organisations to develop their people thoughtfully, while ensuring that productivity gains from technology and AI translate into greater value.

For Aye Wee, preparing for an evolving world of work means building experience before we know exactly where it will lead: “Collect the dots before you connect the dots.” And when it comes to HR’s role in transformation, her advice was simple: “Just show up.”

ASG Patrick highlighted another important dimension: as jobs and skills continue to evolve, protecting workers requires sustained investment in skills, communication and support, rather than simply trying to preserve every existing job.

Together, the discussion brought the recommendations of the Tripartite Workgroup on Human Capital (TWG-HC) to life, reinforcing the importance of stronger HR capabilities, workforce transformation and human capital practices that create value for both businesses and workers.

Read the TWG-HC report, “Opportunity by Design: Strengthening Human Capital in Every Workplace For Every Worker”:https://www.mom.gov.sg/-/media/mom/documents/employment-practices/hr/twg-hc-report.pdf

01/10/2026

Following the Tripartite Workgroup on Human Capital Capability Development (TWG-HC)’s recommendations, Singapore is taking steps to raise the standards of HR and strengthen human capital capabilities across organisations.

As part of this effort, eligible candidates can tap on a one-time S$100 Enhanced Subsidy for selected IHRP Certification applications from 1 October 2026 to 30 June 2028. The Enhanced Subsidy is available to eligible applicants across organisations of all sizes, including those with 200 or fewer employees. This gives organisations an opportunity to start building their HR capabilities early, ahead of the new HR certification requirement from 1 July 2028 for organisations with more than 200 employees.

💛 For HR professionals, this is an opportunity to invest in your professional growth, strengthen your capabilities and gain a nationally recognised benchmark of HR practice.

🩵 For employers, it is an opportunity to build stronger HR teams and deepen the capabilities needed to support better workforce decisions, organisational growth and workplace outcomes.

The next chapter of HR calls for stronger capabilities, stronger standards and continued professional growth. IHRP is here to partner you for the journey.

➡️ Find out more at https://ihrp.sg/enhanced-subsidy-for-hr-certification/

💪🏻 Ready to get started? Join us at our Application Clinics: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JwgT5Sqr0i or drop us a text at 9470 3739 (available from 9.00am to 6.00pm on weekdays, excluding public holidays).

29/09/2026

🌟 People Behind People 2026: Shaping a future of work worth building together.

What does it take to ensure that as work continues to evolve, people have a place, a pathway and a purpose? That question was at the heart of People Behind People Forum 2026, Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)’s flagship platform for HR and business leaders, held under the theme “Architecting the Augmented Workforce.”

We were honoured to welcome Mr Foo Cexiang, Minister of State for Manpower and Trade & Industry, as our Guest-of-Honour. In his opening address, MOS Foo emphasised the importance of ensuring that growth continues to create meaningful opportunities for people, and that businesses and workers can progress together.

He highlighted the role of business and HR leaders in shaping better jobs, building workforce capabilities and creating pathways for people to take on higher-value work as workplaces evolve.

A key milestone was the launch of the Tripartite Workgroup on Human Capital Capability Development (TWG-HC) recommendations. We were pleased to mark this milestone alongside Mr Kuah Boon Wee, Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) President, and Mr Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), reflecting the strength of tripartite partnership in strengthening human capital capabilities across Singapore’s workplaces.

We were also proud to confer the IHRP Master Professional designation on:
👏 Audrey Koh, Group CHRO & Group CTO, Commonwealth Capital
👏 Ernest Lee, Global Vice President HR, Shell
👏 Sarah Tham, Director of Finance & HR, DLE M&E
👏 Christophane Foo, Chief Human Capital Officer, Enterprise Singapore (not present)

As IHRP marks its 10th anniversary, PBP 2026 was a timely reminder that the future of work is ultimately about people: the opportunities we create, the capabilities we build and the workplaces we shape together.

Here’s to continuing to build workplaces where people and technology can thrive together, businesses can grow, and workers can progress.

29/09/2026

Where are skills-qualified candidates falling out of your hiring funnel?

AI can help HR teams find the answer. But the opportunity isn’t to hand hiring decisions over to AI. It’s to use AI to sharpen the questions we ask, uncover patterns in our data, and help HR make better-informed decisions.

Join IHRP and Training for “Find the Friction: Skills-First Hiring, Powered by AI” on how a structured AI workflow can help diagnose where candidates are dropping out of the recruitment funnel.

Drawing on IHRP’s latest Jobs-Skills Insights research, we’ll start with what skills-first hiring looks like in practice, before moving into a live, guided demonstration using a synthetic recruitment dataset.

You’ll see how to:
🔹 Structure an AI workflow using the G.R.A.S.P. framework: Goal, Role, Access, Steps and Protections
🔹 Diagnose where skills-qualified candidates may be falling out of your hiring funnel
🔹 Challenge AI outputs with three practical questions: What does the data support? What can’t it tell us? What further evidence is needed?
🔹 Understand where AI can support the process, and where HR must remain firmly in the driver's seat
🔹 Take away a reusable approach that you can adapt to your own hiring data

👉 Happening on 8 October 10.30am to 11.30am! Register for “Find the Friction: Skills-First Hiring, Powered by AI” webinar: f7d6aceb-e314-4ceb-9983-2b255a89353b@7dae6b7e-a024-4264-bf0b-f8cc2bc79204" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f7d6aceb-e314-4ceb-9983-2b255a89353b@7dae6b7e-a024-4264-bf0b-f8cc2bc79204

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