EH Insights

EH Insights is where knowledge meets action. Dive into trends, data stories, and expert perspectives shaping the future of HR across regions and industries. From leadership lessons to policy shifts and global snapshots, this section helps HR leaders stay informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve, building workplaces where strategy and happiness go hand in hand.

Move Over Millennials, There’s a New Kid in Town and Leaders Need to Catch Up

Shaun Adrian Harper, CEO and Founder of People Centric, explores how Gen Z is reshaping GCC workplaces and why leaders must evolve their mindset and leadership approach. | Written by Shaun Adrian Harper Gen Z's fresh perspectives and commitment to open communication are reshaping workplace dynamics. For years, leaders across the GCC have been trying to crack the Millennial code. How do we motivate them?How do we retain them?How do we keep them engaged? Just as organisations f

5 days ago4 min read

Can AI Have Empathy? The Human Paradox of Tech-Led HR

| Written by Riya Malhotra Can a machine truly understand what makes us human? It’s a question many in HR across the Middle East and Southeast Asia are quietly asking as algorithms start making hiring decisions, predicting attrition, and even shaping engagement strategies. Some see this as progress. Others, as a paradox. As organizations accelerate digital transformation across regions where relationships, trust, and collective growth are deeply valued, leaders are witnessing

4 days ago3 min read

The 4-Day Workweek: Redefining Loyalty in Modern Workplaces

For decades, the five-day (sometimes six) grind has been considered sacred, a symbol of productivity and dedication. But somewhere between burnout reports and “Sunday scaries,” organizations began asking a daring question: What if less work time could actually mean more commitment? | Written by Riya Malhotra Welcome to the 4-day workweek revolution, where productivity doesn’t shrink, loyalty doesn’t waver, and employees are, quite literally, happier to show up. Rethinking “Fu

4 days ago3 min read

HR Transformation Is Not a System Upgrade

Anand Wong, Founder & CEO of Heron Resource Technologies, explains why HR transformation fails when treated as a technology deployment instead of an operating model and capability shift. | Written by Anand Wong Over the years, I have seen a consistent pattern when organisations talk about HR transformation. More often than not, it translates into a single initiative: implementing a new HR system and calling it transformation. The early stages are always energising. Product de

4 days ago5 min read

Beyond the First 90 Days: What Executive Transitions Actually Require

Ranked World’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today, Navid Nazemian draws on his work with more than 250 executives across industries and geographies to explain why the first 90 days are only the beginning and why today’s executive transitions require a far deeper, longer, and more strategic approach. | Written by Navid Nazemian The “First 90 Days” has become one of the most quoted and often misunderstood concepts in leadership transitions. I have seen it shape countless onboard

4 days ago4 min read

Executive Transitions Don’t Fail, Organisations Mismanage Them

Navid Nazemian, World’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today, explores why 40% of executive transitions fail and how organisations still treat leadership onboarding as routine administration rather than strategic risk management. | Written by Navid Nazemian Why Executive Transitions Fail, and What Organisations Still Get Wrong In my experience, most organisations assume executive transitions are manageable, almost routine. A new leader is appointed, onboarding meetings are schedul

4 days ago4 min read

What Today’s Employees Really Want from Work in 2026 (Hint: It’s Not Money)

For decades, the universal truth of the workplace seemed simple: work hard, earn more, climb higher. But in 2026, that equation no longer adds up. Money matters, but it’s no longer the ultimate motivator. Today’s employees crave something far deeper: meaning, growth, belonging, and balance. | Written by Riya Malhotra As the world of work continues to evolve, HR leaders across industries are witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one where happiness, not hierarchy, define