Introduction A landmark legislative change has reshaped the landscape of workplace benefits in Thailand, ushering in a new era of support for working families and modernizing labor standards across the nation. With the Labour Protection Act (No.9) B.E. 2568 (2025) now in effect as of December 8, 2025, the country has taken a monumental step forward by introducing its first-ever
The long-anticipated transformation of India’s insurance landscape has now arrived, culminating in a year of unprecedented change that has fundamentally reshaped how protection is bought, sold, and experienced by millions of citizens. For decades, the industry operated within a framework of steady, incremental progress, but 2025 marks a definitive inflection point where technology, regulation, and consumer needs have converged to
The property and casualty insurance industry is rapidly approaching a critical inflection point, with 2026 marking a period not of incremental change but of fundamental transformation. A powerful convergence of intense market pressures, a dynamic and escalating risk environment, and a profound technological revolution driven by artificial intelligence is reshaping the entire sector. This perfect storm is forcing a redefinition
When the world’s foremost authority on human resources best practices is found liable for discrimination and retaliation by a jury of its peers, it forces every business leader and HR professional to confront an uncomfortable truth. A landmark verdict against the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) serves as a stark reminder that no organization, regardless of its industry standing
In a landmark move set to reshape the commercial insurance landscape, insurtech leader Bold Penguin has announced a strategic partnership with Adaptive Insurance to offer parametric power outage coverage. This collaboration integrates Adaptive’s innovative products, starting with its flagship GridProtect solution, directly onto the Bold Penguin Placement Desk, making Adaptive the first parametric carrier to join the platform. The initiative
In a definitive move that underscores a nationwide push toward greater corporate transparency, New York City has officially entered a new era of pay equity oversight by mandating comprehensive annual reporting from its largest private employers. By overriding a mayoral veto, the City Council has solidified its commitment to addressing wage disparities, placing a significant new compliance responsibility on businesses
With decades of experience helping organizations navigate change through technology, HRTech expert Ling-Yi Tsai has a unique perspective on the systems that underpin our work lives. When news broke of a major misconduct scandal within Japan’s public employment service, Hello Work—where an employee faked jobseeker identities to meet performance targets—we knew she was the perfect person to help us understand
The artificial intelligence system that scanned a candidate’s application and flagged them as a poor cultural fit made a critical career decision in milliseconds, becoming an invisible yet powerful force in the modern workplace. As these tools become more integrated into daily operations, they are also falling under the intense scrutiny of lawmakers, creating a high-stakes environment for employers who
Imagine a world where an insurance claim is processed in minutes rather than days, where fraud is detected before it even impacts the bottom line, and where personalized policies are crafted with pinpoint accuracy for every customer. This isn’t a distant dream but a reality being shaped by generative AI, a technology rapidly redefining the insurance and financial services sectors.
Imagine a silent threat creeping through homes, unnoticed until it’s too late—burst pipes and hidden leaks causing damages that cost insurers billions each year. Non-weather water damage has emerged as a critical challenge in the insurance industry, with claims skyrocketing in both frequency and severity. This trend is reshaping how insurers assess risk, pushing them toward innovative solutions to protect
Imagine hitting the open road in a recreational vehicle, the freedom of endless horizons stretching out ahead, only to realize that finding the right insurance coverage for such a unique lifestyle is a daunting challenge for many travelers today. As road trips surge in popularity and RV ownership climbs across the nation, the need for specialized insurance tailored to these
Picture a hidden deal between corporate giants, a silent pact that binds employees to their current jobs while stripping away their chance to seek better opportunities elsewhere. This isn’t a plot from a corporate thriller but a real-world practice known as no-poach agreements, where companies secretly agree not to recruit or hire each other’s talent. Such arrangements, though often cloaked
