(Bandar Seri Begawan, 11th) Standard Chartered Bank Brunei recently hosted an exclusive client networking event titled "The Future of Human Resources: Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," bringing together business leaders, HR professionals, and industry stakeholders to jointly explore how AI is reshaping future work patterns and the evolving role of human resources.
The event was held at the Rizqun International Hotel, where Standard Chartered’s ASEAN Head of Human Resources, Yang Sheng, shared insights in a fireside chat format on emerging workforce trends, leadership in a technology-driven environment, and the rapid opportunities and challenges brought forth by the development of artificial intelligence. The discussion was moderated by Sharon Chan, Director of Financial Institutions at Standard Chartered.
At the beginning of the seminar, Standard Chartered Bank Brunei’s Head of Human Resources, Laila Lee, emphasized in her speech that both companies and employees must be ready to embrace an era where technological and human capabilities complement each other.
During the fireside chat session, guest speakers discussed how companies can, while continuing to value employees, corporate culture, and leadership, also foster adaptability, develop future-oriented skills, and responsibly utilize artificial intelligence. They also explored evolving employee expectations and the key role HR leaders play in supporting business transformation.
The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where participants took the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers, exchanging views on topics such as talent management, employee development, and future leadership in the age of AI. The subsequent networking tea session further facilitated connections and experience sharing among attendees.
Laila Lee stated that artificial intelligence is reshaping future work patterns, and businesses must be prepared to embrace change, placing employees at the heart of transformation. She expressed hope that hosting such events would encourage more meaningful discussions on how to build agile, future-ready workforces, thereby helping businesses succeed in an increasingly digital world.
She added that Standard Chartered will continue to promote exchanges and dialogues on trends shaping the future of business and society, while assisting clients and the community in navigating an increasingly digital and interconnected new era.
At the beginning of the seminar, Standard Chartered Bank Brunei’s Head of Human Resources, Laila Lee, emphasized in her speech that both companies and employees must be ready to embrace an era where technological and human capabilities complement each other.
During the fireside chat session, guest speakers discussed how companies can, while continuing to value employees, corporate culture, and leadership, also foster adaptability, develop future-oriented skills, and responsibly utilize artificial intelligence. They also explored evolving employee expectations and the key role HR leaders play in supporting business transformation.
The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where participants took the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers, exchanging views on topics such as talent management, employee development, and future leadership in the age of AI. The subsequent networking tea session further facilitated connections and experience sharing among attendees.
Laila Lee stated that artificial intelligence is reshaping future work patterns, and businesses must be prepared to embrace change, placing employees at the heart of transformation. She expressed hope that hosting such events would encourage more meaningful discussions on how to build agile, future-ready workforces, thereby helping businesses succeed in an increasingly digital world.
She added that Standard Chartered will continue to promote exchanges and dialogues on trends shaping the future of business and society, while assisting clients and the community in navigating an increasingly digital and interconnected new era.