What candidates really think about AI resume screening – and how employers should respond
Fair hiring in the age of AI: How to reduce bias in resume screening
AI can be a gift to talent acquisition: fewer hours spent on repetitive screening, more consistent shortlists, faster cycle times. But the minute an algorithm starts ranking people, HR inherits a new kind of risk: one that doesn’t show up as a system error. It shows up as patterns: certain groups making it through at […]
Is Bangladesh ready for AI in workforce management?
By Anwar Parves With the rapid progress of Artificial Intelligence (AI) worldwide, there is no doubt that it has the potential to transform sectors such as HR. Companies across the globe are harnessing AI to make better decisions, boost efficiency and optimise human resource management. But as Bangladesh is emerging as an innovation hub, the […]
Building a digitally competitive workforce in Sri Lanka
By Pubudini Abeyesekera In my previous article on ‘The Future of Work in Sri Lanka: 2026 and Beyond,’ I explored how organisations must shift from cost control to productivity and digital optimisation. But transformation at a systems level is only as strong as the people behind it. Today, Sri Lanka stands at a defining moment. […]
Future-ready HR for Thailand: From workforce complexity to payroll confidence
By Rachadapon Prasomsub Across corporate headquarters in Bangkok, manufacturing hubs in major industrial zones, retail networks, healthcare institutions, and nationwide logistics operations, Thai organisations are managing their workforce at unprecedented scale and complexity. Yet many businesses are still attempting to run HR, time, and payroll through fragmented systems, spreadsheets, and partially digitised processes. In today’s […]
HR transformation – A strategic narrative from the inside out
By Vindya Cumaratunga It is a good morning after a long weekend. The boardroom is full, but the mood is heavy. “We invested in a new HR system last year,” the CEO says, looking around the room. “So why are we still making decisions in spreadsheets?” Silence follows. The Chief HR understands the reality. The […]
Beyond HR tech: Unpacking the future of HR transformation with Vindya Cumaratunga
The launch of MiHCM Consulting in January 2026 heralded a new era for global HR technology provider MiHCM, with the new practice designed to deliver end-to-end HR transformation, change management, and advisory services for organisations across South Asia and Southeast Asia. It also expands MiHCM’s regional footprint beyond technology into strategic advisory and execution and […]
Resume screening in 2026: A guide to AI-powered screening, ATS integration & bias governance
Resume screening is the process of filtering applicants to a shortlist suitable for interview. AI-based resume screening augments that process by converting documents into structured fields, extracting skills and experience, and scoring candidates for relevance. The result is faster shortlists, more consistent evaluation and auditable decision traces. Why it matters: manual screening becomes costly and […]
IWD 2026: How empowerment, trust, and safety shape women’s leadership at MiHCM
On this International Women’s Day 2026, the global theme ‘Give to Gain’ is a powerful reminder that progress is reciprocal. When we give knowledge, opportunity, support, and belief, we gain innovation, leadership, resilience, and growth. At MiHCM, empowerment, trust, safety, and growth are not seasonal messages. They are not campaign buzzwords. They are lived experiences […]
AI for performance management: Scaling coaching, automating reviews & driving measurable growth
AI for performance management is the practical use of machine learning, natural language processing and predictive analytics to reduce review administration and scale manager coaching. This guide explains how automation (admin tasks, reminders, draft generation) differs from augmentation (inflow coaching, personalised microlearning and decision support). It sets expectations: AI should extend manager capacity, not replace […]