As Asia's enterprises prepare for the dynamic landscape of 2025, workforce modernisation emerges as a critical priority. The rapid evolution of technology, shifting employee expectations, and the need for agility demand that functional leaders—especially CHROs and COOs—reassess their strategies.

By addressing key questions about workplace evolution, leadership roles, technological integration, and organisational culture, businesses can position themselves to thrive in a competitive environment.

In this PodChats for FutureCOO, we are joined by Shan Moorthy, CTO for APAC at Workday to share his views on how organisations can futureproof their workforce modernisation efforts.

Questions for Workforce Modernisation

1. Describe the workplace of 2024 in Asia and how it has evolved over the years?

2. How has the role of the CHRO and the COO evolved during this period? How have these changes impacted the relationship between the CHRO and COO?

3. What role does technology play in workforce modernisation efforts? How can organisations ensure that its HR technology meets current and future business needs?

4. Given these technologies will become increasingly embedded in workflows, what metrics can leaders use to measure the effectiveness of its workforce modernisation initiatives?

5. What will the workplace look like in 2025 and what is your advice for functional leaders to prepare for this future?