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JA Worldwide announced that Vivek Kumar will serve as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of JA Asia Pacific. Vivek joins the organization at a moment when the Asia Pacific region is positioned to shape the global future: more than 60 percent of the world’s young people live in this diverse and rapidly transforming part of the world, making the region essential to JA’s mission to equip youth with the skills and confidence to thrive. Vivek brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the private sector, public service, and international NGOs. He most recently served as the CEO of WWF-Singapore, supporting a global network with local, regional, and international dimensions. During his tenure, WWF-Singapore developed the organization, sharpened its strategic priorities, and deepened partnerships to deliver greater conservation impact, including advancing its pioneering work in carbon finance. These experiences align directly with JA’s operating model and the ...

As CEO turnover hit record highs in 2025 , many high profile companies aren’t just replacing leaders, but navigating a make-or-break moment for their future. On the surface, executive searches and succession planning might look easy: find a new candidate, figure out if their vision aligns with the company, and offer them the role. However, succession planning has to be a more in-depth exercise, and the truth is, many companies and boards are struggling. A recent example of success was Warren Buffet’s retirement . The board approached finding a new CEO as a long-term strategy, not a contingency plan, carefully plotting steps to protect both the company’s legacy and its strong market position. It was a rare kind of leadership transition telegraphed for years, backed by a decisive board, with a clearly identified successor. It was framed as continuity rather than disruption, giving investors confidence in the new leadership. But that level of foresight is uncommon, and many organizati...

Workforce planning is about to change in a big way. Changing global markets, faster AI disruption, remote and hybrid work models, and skills that don’t last as long are all changing the way businesses compete. Jobs that were important two years ago are now being automated, improved, or redefined. At the same time, new skill categories are appearing faster than companies can hire people with them. Talent is no longer a fixed asset in this environment; it is a moving target. But a lot of companies still plan their workforces using slow, old-fashioned, and reactive methods that work better in a more stable business world. Traditional workforce planning is based on the idea that the future will be similar to the past. Annual headcount plans, static org charts, and hiring models based on the budget only work when business changes are small. Change is happening at an ever-increasing rate today. Not years, but quarters, market conditions change. AI is always changing how jobs work. Remote w...

Prime Bridge Solutions, a rising provider of customer support and call center services, announced the global launch of its customer experience platform designed to transform how businesses deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance customer service. With a strong focus on first-call resolution (FCR), inside sales enablement, and technology-driven performance, this milestone marks Prime Bridge’s official entry into the international Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and CX market. The launch underscores Prime Bridge’s mission to build brand credibility and expand its global presence while helping businesses enhance service quality, drive revenue, and improve operational efficiency. Through its integrated customer engagement solutions, the company aims to address the growing demand for agile, cost-effective, and high-quality customer support in a market increasingly shaped by digital transformation and rising consumer expectations for immediacy, reliability, and personalization. ...

End‑to‑end recruiting and learning solutions that help businesses attract talent and develop stronger teams SWBC Payroll + HR announced the expansion of its talent solutions portfolio with the launch of JobFusion, a comprehensive recruiting solution, alongside Learn By Design, an all‑in‑one e‑learning and employee development platform. Together, these solutions support businesses across the entire talent lifecycle—helping employers attract the right candidates, build critical skills, and drive sustained workforce performance. Catch more HRTech Insights:  HRTech Interview with Sandra Moran, Chief Marketing Officer of Schoox With Learn By Design and JobFusion, we’re delivering an integrated approach that helps employers build stronger teams from day one and support continued growth with confidence. JobFusion, powered by SWBC, combines hands‑on recruiting expertise with proven technology to manage key stages of the hiring process. The solution supports employers with essen...