Institute for Human Resource Professionals

11/06/2026

🚀💻 Webinar: From AI Tools to Workforce Change: What HR Needs to Get Right

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future consideration — it is already transforming how organisations work, make decisions, and build workforce capabilities.

For HR professionals, the challenge goes beyond adopting AI tools. Success depends on how organisations prepare their people, build confidence, and enable lasting behavioural change.

Join industry practitioners from Info-Tech Academy (ITA) and NACE Led by NYP as they share practical insights on how HR can operationalise AI while driving workforce readiness and sustainable transformation.

📅 Thursday, 25 June 2026
⏰ 10.00am – 11.30am

Key discussion areas:
✔ Applying AI within HR operations to improve efficiency and decision-making
✔ Balancing automation with human judgement and oversight
✔ Using coaching and structured OJT to support AI adoption and mindset shifts

Participants will also learn about the Workplace Learning Champion Role Badge and resources available to support workplace learning and structured OJT initiatives.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights on turning AI ambitions into workforce outcomes.

➡️ Register now: https://utm.guru/uqhs0

10/06/2026

💛🩵 IHRP Wins Best Parental and Caregiver Support Programme at Employee Experience Awards 2026 Singapore

We are proud to share that the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) has been recognised with the Best Parental and Caregiver Support Programme bronze award at the Employee Experience Awards 2026 Singapore.

This recognition affirms IHRP's commitment to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive both professionally and personally. As an organisation dedicated to advancing the HR profession, we believe that supporting employees through different life stages, including parenthood and caregiving responsibilities, is essential to building an inclusive, resilient and high-performing workforce.

We thank our employees, leaders and partners who have contributed to building a culture that places people at the heart of everything we do. This achievement inspires us to continue championing progressive workplace practices for our team and the wider HR community.

09/06/2026

⚽🏆 The best teams don't wait until they're falling behind to strengthen their bench.

IHRP Corporate Partners are building stronger HR capabilities, investing in their people and staying ahead of workforce trends. 📈💪

The question isn't whether HR matters. The question is whether you're playing in the right league. 🌍⚽

Join the IHRP Corporate Partner Programme and gain access to HR insights, capability-building opportunities and a network of industry leaders shaping the future of work.

🚀 Secure your leading position at https://forms.office.com/r/mD12DMV45P

04/06/2026

Against the backdrop of recent discussions on workforce restructuring, including cases where organisations have relocated functions overseas and invited employees to reapply for roles in other markets, important conversations have emerged around how workforce transitions are managed and communicated.

Commenting on broader workforce trends, IHRP Senior Professional Archana Srinivasan observed that organisations facing economic pressures, regionalisation efforts and technological change are increasingly undertaking restructuring or workforce calibration exercises. While many of these initiatives are driven by legitimate business considerations such as automation, operational efficiency or regional operating models, they can also result in changes to roles and workforce composition.

She noted that the terminology used to describe such exercises does not change the underlying impact when positions are no longer required. Where a role in Singapore becomes redundant as a result of restructuring or relocation, the situation may still be regarded as a retrenchment regardless of how the exercise is framed.

Ultimately, while restructuring decisions are often shaped by business needs, the way organisations engage and support their people throughout the process can leave a lasting impression. HR professionals play a pivotal role in shaping these experiences, guiding organisations to navigate change with empathy, transparency and integrity. Through thoughtful workforce practices and a people-centred approach, HR can help organisations build trust, strengthen resilience and create workplaces where employees continue to feel valued, even during periods of significant transformation.

📰 Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/retrenchment-disguised-job-loss-apply-overseas-new-opportunity-6155641

Some employers take this approach in order to avoid the optics of a retrenchment, say manpower experts.

03/06/2026

⛈️ AI disruption. Economic uncertainty. Rapid workplace transformation.

The future of work is evolving faster than ever, and HR professionals are expected to lead through change with confidence and credibility.

IHRP Certification is a trusted mark of professional capability and readiness for the future of HR, giving employers and professionals greater assurance amidst uncertainty.

💛💙 To give HR professionals an added boost on their journey, the Enhanced Subsidy for HR Certification* offers S$100 off your certification fee; bringing your investment to as low as S$163.50–S$272.50 (available until 30 September 2026!)

💜 Eligible candidates may also tap on available SkillsFuture Credit to offset certification fee.
❤️ NTUC members can unlock UTAP support to cover up to 50% of unfunded course fees (subject to eligibility and applicable terms).

Our Application Clinics are a great place to begin:
📆 June & July sessions: https://forms.office.com/r/JwgT5Sqr0i
👉 Secure your spot early as availability is limited.

31/05/2026

Wishing all who celebrate a peaceful and meaningful Vesak Day.

May this occasion offer a chance to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most — kindness, understanding, and the importance of community. In a fast-moving world, moments of quiet reflection can remind us to move forward with greater compassion and appreciation for those around us.

May the day bring peace, renewal, and meaningful moments with family, friends, and loved ones. 🌸

30/05/2026

🎉 Your IHRP Certification. Now recognised on the Career & Skills Passport.

We are proud to share that IHRP Certification is now integrated into Singapore’s Career & Skills Passport - a platform that brings together verified skills, employment records, qualifications and certifications, accessible via Singpass.

📌 What IHRP Certified professionals can do next:
When you log in to IHRP Connect, you will see a pop-up requesting your consent.
➡️ Existing users: pop-up appears at your next login
➡️ New users: pop-up appears at first login
➡️ A Yes/No selection is required before you can proceed

💡 What this means for you
✔ Your consent allows IHRP to share your certification details with SkillsFuture Singapore for inclusion.
✔ Participation is voluntary and does not affect your IHRP Certification status.
✔ Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

👉 Log in to IHRP Connect now: https://ihrp.sg/about-connect/

29/05/2026

On 28 May, the IHRP Board gathered for our annual retreat and the conversations throughout the day were timely, energising, and inspiring.

Following a morning of Board updates, we opened our doors to our Master Professionals and tripartite partners for an exclusively curated Lunch & Learn. At its heart was a panel discussion on Reimagining Work: No Regret Pivots and Big Bets on AI, featuring voices who are living this transformation daily:
➡️ James Atkinson, VP, Thought Leadership, SHRM
➡️ Aileen Tan, IHRP Master Professional and Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Singtel Group
➡️ Rajeev Tummala, Head of Digital & Data for Asia, MENA, HSBC Securities Services
➡️ Soumee De, IHRP Senior Professional

Together, they explored what it takes to translate AI ambition into meaningful organisational outcomes; from aligning AI strategy with business goals, building the right data and capability foundations, to questions of ownership and putting in place governance and guardrails that enable trusted adoption.

One message rose above the rest: technology enables, human judgement defines. Our profession's enduring value lies in judgement, ethics, trust, and the ability to lead people through uncertainty and change.

As much as we looked outward, we also turned inward to brainstorm IHRP's direction for the next 3–5 years. In the afternoon breakout segment, we explored plausible futures for Singapore's workforce: from orchestrated, well-managed transitions where HR becomes the architect of transformation, to scenarios where AI adoption outpaces planning and trust erodes. Each future asks something different of us and each demands that IHRP shows up with clarity and confidence for our HR community.

The work continues and we are energised by the direction ahead.

To every board member, panellist, and facilitator who contributed: thank you. The best conversations don't just inform strategy; they sharpen conviction and deepen our commitment to the future of work.

We also thank P&G Singapore for hosting us and helping make this retreat a success!

28/05/2026

Workforce transformation is no longer just an HR initiative; it is a business strategy.

The Job Redesign Playbook for Human Resources helps organisations redesign work to improve productivity, optimise manpower, strengthen workforce resilience and drive sustainable growth.

Anchored on a 6-step REVAMP framework, the playbook offers practical tools, templates and structured guidance to help organisations move from idea to implementation; while building a compelling business case to secure management support and investment.

Inside the Playbook:
✔ Workforce and productivity optimisation strategies
✔ The 6-step REVAMP framework on how to Job Redesign
✔ Ready-to-use tools and templates
✔ Guidance to build leadership buy-in and investment confidence
✔ Case studies featuring Singapore Pools, Mandai Wildlife Group, Keystone Cable, Nippon Sanso Holdings Singapore and Igloo Insure

Download the playbook here: https://myhr.sg/guest/contentdetails?id=5e46927c-cd21-4fb9-99e3-9243b833cc8b (optimised for desktop or open link in mobile browser)

27/05/2026

As we commemorate Hari Raya Haji, we reflect on the values of compassion, resilience, generosity, and community; principles that continue to shape meaningful workplaces and stronger human connections.

At Institute for Human Resource Professionals, we celebrate the spirit of care and shared purpose that inspires individuals and organisations to uplift one another and build workplaces where people can thrive together.

Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful Hari Raya Haji filled with peace, gratitude, and cherished moments with family and friends. 🌙✨