HR Architects

Common hiring assumptions continue to limit women’s career progression before it even begins. For organisations serious about building stronger leadership pipelines, the real opportunity starts much earlier: in how talent is identified, assessed, and recognised. | Written by Magdolin Boukhary Magdolin Boukhary, Mentor, Saudi Leadership Society Most organisations say they want to hire and promote more women into leadership. The intent is genuine, the diversity statements are p

As the workplace evolves, HR is no longer confined to policies and processes. In this column, Sultana Al Amri explores how modern people leaders are becoming culture architects, balancing empathy with accountability while designing environments where employees can thrive sustainably. | Written by Sultana Al Amri The role of HR has transformed dramatically over the past decade. What was once primarily an operational function focused on policies, compliance, and administration

In industries where impact is often unseen, Pauline Loo, Senior Vice President, Human Resource, Nippon Sanso Holdings Singapore, shares how Nippon Sanso helps employees stay connected to purpose, fosters collaboration across regions, and builds a culture grounded in trust and continuous improvement. | April 2026 Edition Happiness At a Glance Purpose becomes clearer when impact is consistently communicated Safety and innovation can coexist with the right cultural balance Share

Dr. Danny Wong, Founder & Managing Director, BREGO Life Sciences, shares with Employee Happiness Daily how the organisation is building a purpose-driven culture where patient impact, innovation, and people development come together in meaningful ways. | April 2026 Edition The Happiness Perspective Purpose becomes powerful when it is visible Innovation works best when paired with responsibility Internal growth strengthens cultural continuity Learning builds both skill and co

Naaman Lee, Chief Operating Officer, explores how JurisTech built a high-performance AI lending tech culture where innovation, compliance, and people-first values come together to drive meaningful impact across the financial ecosystem. | April 2026 Edition The Happiness Perspective Innovation thrives within clear guardrails Real-world impact drives deeper motivation Diverse thinking fuels stronger solutions Culture must scale without losing care Speed works best when balanced

Cheng Jie Sheng , CEO, Macross Consultancy (M) Sdn Bhd shares how the firm nurtures a high-performance culture while ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow in a fast-paced consulting environment. | April 2026 Edition The Happiness Perspective Clear benchmarks create accountability Mentorship drives long-term growth Knowledge sharing builds adaptability Strong communication keeps teams agile Fun and bonding strengthen collaboration Flexibility support

Serene Toh , Senior Director – Human Resources, Razer Inc., shares how the company channels its gaming DNA into a high-performance culture, balancing speed, innovation, and employee growth across a global workforce. | April 2026 Edition Happiness Perspective • Passion-led cultures create energy and ownership • Clarity of priorities reduces pressure and improves performance • Shared outcomes build unity across global teams • Real work accelerates meaningful learning and growth

Ir. Dr. Kwadwo “Joe” K. Ansah-Antwi , CEO & Founder, BioMetallica Pte Ltd talks about building a people-first deep-tech culture, and how contribution-based leadership keep teams motivated in a fast-growing scientific organisation. | April 2026 Edition Ir. Dr. Kwadwo “Joe” K. Ansah-Antwi, CEO & Founder, BioMetallica Pte Ltd At BioMetallica, innovation is closely tied to the company’s environmental mission. As Joe explains, “innovation and purpose are inseparable because the pr

| April 2026 Edition It rarely starts in a boardroom. More often, it begins in conversations, a leader choosing to listen a little more closely, a team being given the space to speak up, a decision being made with people, not just performance, in mind. Across APAC, these moments are quietly shaping the workplaces we admire today. Behind them are HR leaders who are doing far more than managing functions. They are building cultures from the inside out, guiding organisations thr

Ruth Kerr, Head of People & Culture, PropertyGuru Group, shares how the organisation balances agility and purpose, helping employees stay connected, engaged, and inspired in a fast-evolving digital ecosystem. | April 2026 Edition Happiness Perspective • Purpose anchors employees through constant change • Continuous learning builds confidence in uncertain environments • Shared experiences strengthen belonging across geographies • Customer stories connect daily work to real im

A conversation with Eva Mattheeussen, Head of HR MEA at DHL Global Forwarding . | Written by Eva Mattheeussen Eva Mattheeussen, Head of Human Resources, Middle East and Africa , DHL Global Forwarding I had a proper conversation with Eva Mattheeussen recently. She runs HR for DHL Global Forwarding across the Middle East and Africa. It is a busy patch of the world. The first thing she made clear is that her team doesn't just sit in an office pushing paper. They go to customer m

Drawing on 15 years of HR experience, Ahmad Asseiri argues that employees don’t stay because they’re entertained, they stay when leadership helps them grow meaningfully. | Written by Riya Malhotra Ahmad Asseiri, Sr. HRBP at Ascend Solutions What 15 Years in HR Taught Me About Retention (That No Framework Mentions) If free ice cream, engagement surveys, and “Employee of the Month” programmes truly solved retention, organisations wouldn’t still be facing talent attrition as a

Employee Happiness Daily interviews Navid Nazemian on executive transitions, leadership evolution, organisational blind spots, and the human capabilities shaping resilient leadership today. | Written by Riya Malhotra Navid Nazemian, World’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today Employee Happiness Daily recently had the opportunity to interview Navid Nazemian, ranked World’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today, to explore how leaders navigate complex transitions and evolving organisat