2020 truly was HR’s year. The past few months have reaffirmed HR’s purpose in the world of work as its leaders took charge of helping organisations navigate an unprecedented people-centred crisis. Besides managing talent through an uncertain year, many of our HR leaders were forced to go above and beyond their remits, becoming crisis management experts and business strategists – all while carrying out their leadership duties as usual.
Professionals across the industry collectively showed a commendable effort, which was why our esteemed panel of judges had an even tougher time this year in picking the winners of HRD’s annual Hot List. The 11 leaders who clinched a highly coveted spot on the 2021 list all showcased excellence in the field.
To qualify, an applicant must:
Number of entries: Over 60 from across the Asia-Pacific region
Selection process: Entries were evaluated by an internal panel based on the initiatives they had led over the past 12 months
