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CNA
6 days ago
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How do smart workspaces shape the future?
CNA938 Rewind Play Hybrid fatigue, shifting priorities, and the pressure to deliver on sustainability and wellbeing: today's workplace looks nothing like it did just a few years ago. So how can companies keep up? Cheryl Goh speaks with Patrick Woo, Director, Human Resources (Asia Pacific) at Steelcase, on how smart, intentional workspace design can boost employee experience, build stronger workplace communities, and support new ways of working. CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - A plate of kindness goes a long way For many seniors living alone, a simple meal can feel out of reach. That's where A Good Meal comes in - a student-led initiative from NTU that's serving more than just food. Cheryl Goh speaks with Chua Tze Hean, NTU medical undergrad and founder and Valerie Goh, team member of A Good Meal on how they're bringing warmth, conversation and connection to the lives of elderly Singaporeans, one meal at a time. 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Winning Big with Pasta! Elevating pasta on the world stage - fresh off his win as Singapore's Barilla Pasta Champion, Cheryl Goh speaks with Chef Felix Chong, Culinary Director of 1-Group, on his award-winning creation, and what's next as he heads to the Barilla Asia Finals. 17 mins CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How do smart workspaces shape the future? Hybrid fatigue, shifting priorities, and the pressure to deliver on sustainability and wellbeing: today's workplace looks nothing like it did just a few years ago. So how can companies keep up? Cheryl Goh speaks with Patrick Woo, Director, Human Resources (Asia Pacific) at Steelcase, on how smart, intentional workspace design can boost employee experience, build stronger workplace communities, and support new ways of working. 19 mins CNA938 Rewind - Syaz Smooth – keeping his late brother's memory alive in his music In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean singer-songwriter-producer Syaz Smooth about his new mini album 'Bersamamu', which means "With You" in the Malay language. Syaz will explain how 'Bersamamu' is a tribute to his late brother and fellow singer-songwriter Shahfiq who died in a traffic accident in 2024 at the tender age of 27. Syaz will talk about the themes he addresses in the EP - grief, love, healing, and remembrance. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like Syaz Smooth – at an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon. 32 mins
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Strada and Nayya enter agreement to accelerate the future of employee benefits
New solution leverages the Workday platform to bring AI-powered personalization to the forefront – enabling, fast, seamless transactions NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Strada, a leader in end-to-end payroll, human capital, and financial management solutions, today announced an agreement with Nayya to deliver an integrated benefits administration solution built on the Workday platform. This collaboration unites two category leaders - Strada and Nayya - to set a new standard in modern, employee-centric benefits administration to serve Workday customers. By combining their strengths, Strada and Nayya will deliver a streamlined, next-generation solution that enhances the benefits experience for employees in the US, while reducing cost and administrative burden for employers. With 18+ years of experience working with Workday customers, Strada recently expanded its services to include Workday Benefits Administration - delivering a full service solution for HR, payroll, and benefits. With this service, employers can transition from legacy benefits providers without needing to change their internal operating model or processes. By managing benefits directly within Workday, Strada eliminates the need for third-party integrations, reduces administrative burden, improves compliance, and enhances the employee experience making it a true lift-and-shift alternative to outdated platforms. Developed via Built on Workday – a partner program that empowers Workday partners to create and market pre-built apps to solve customers' business and industry challenges – Nayya brings intelligent, AI-powered decision support that helps employees make confident, personalized benefits choices. The Nayya platform uses health data, financial goals, and lifestyle inputs to guide employees to the benefits plans that best fit their needs - improving satisfaction and optimizing spend. Key differentiators of the Strada and Nayya benefits administration solution: Workday-native integrationBuilt on Workday apps are designed to work seamlessly within the Workday system, eliminating the need for third-party systems or nightly file transfers. Eligibility, payroll, and employee data stay accurate and centralized – streamlining audits and reducing errors. Personalized, AI-powered guidance Nayya delivers tailored benefits recommendations using employee-specific health data, lifestyle factors, and financial goals - maximizing the value of every dollar spent. Seamless migration, measurable impact Strada's Workday Benefits Administration service offers a straightforward path for employers looking to move away from traditional, US-based benefits platforms. With no changes to existing operating models required, early adopters have already seen up to 50% cost savings, 84% fewer support cases, and 70% fewer employee calls. "Employers now need a smarter, streamlined solution that reduces administrative burden and delivers a better employee experience," said Frank Leistner, SVP of Global Partnerships at Strada. "By partnering with Nayya to leverage their Workday-native application, we're unlocking the power of AI and real-time data to drive meaningful outcomes. With our deep benefits expertise and knowledge of the Workday ecosystem, organizations can move quickly from legacy systems to a high-performance model without disrupting existing processes." "Together with Strada and leveraging the Workday platform, we aren't just replacing outdated benefits administration - we're redefining it," said Sarah Liebel, President at Nayya. "This is benefits administration built for today's workforce: personalized, intelligent, and seamlessly integrated into the systems employers already trust. It's incredibly rewarding to see how far Nayya has come in just five years -to now be partnering with an industry leader like Strada and with our previously announced Built on Workday partnership, to drive the future of employee benefits." AI-powered, personalized benefits for the modern workforce - available now through this new Workday-native solution. Discover more at and About Nayya Founded in 2019, Nayya is on a mission to connect people's most important information, so they can thrive in their health and wealth. Powered by AI, Nayya's platform transforms complex benefits experiences into intuitive, seamless, and ongoing interactions—meeting people's real-world needs. As a trusted platform to leading employers, Nayya unlocks long-term value through helping employees live more resilient lives. Learn more at About StradaStrada is a people, payroll, and technology leader that simplifies international workforce management. Across 180 countries, Strada designs and delivers people first solutions powered by cloud-based technology that help organizations grow and enable workforces to perform at their best. To learn more, visit Contact:press@ nayya@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Nayya Sign in to access your portfolio
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Experience the extraordinaire at HR Tech MENA 2025
Dubai – The HR Tech MENA 2025 summit opened in Dubai with a bang as organisers of the event QnA International brought together the industry's top solution providers to explore the future of work in Dubai. CHROs, CTOs, CIOs, VPs of HR and IT, and digital transformation experts from across the region gathered in the city to hear from acclaimed industry leaders, share best practices, discuss challenges, and explore solutions that will define the workplace of tomorrow. Sidh NC, Director, QnA International welcomed dignitaries and attendees, 'We are pleased to host HR Tech MENA Summit 2025 for over a decade now, the region's most premier and prestigious event that addresses the most significant present-day subject close to the hearts of visionary HR leaders – applying Tech Transformation for the well being of the organisation and its people. Your contributions have driven MENA's tech transformation, positioning the region at the forefront of progress. With AI adoption soaring to 76%, our commitment to employee experience, strategic workforce planning, and digital upskilling remains stronger than ever. We invite you to benefit from the insights shared by industry leaders both regional and international borne out of years of experience. The lessons we will learn from the extraordinary line-up of speakers is sure to inspire and transform the HR practice in the region.' Dr. Oleg Konovalov, listed among the Global Gurus Top 30 in Leadership and the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders, alongside figures like Bill Gates and Elon Musk delivered the opening keynote address on 'Raising Visionary Leaders of Tech: The Role of HR as People Visionaries.' The inspirational speech bringing global insights to MENA highlighted the difference between Leaders who look to the future and Managers who oversee the present. Konovalov said AI can never replace leaders since the information at its disposal is limited to the past and present. He encouraged CHROs and COOs to become leaders and visionaries. Renowned personalities from our region and beyond, added a new dimension to the overall theme 'Digital Handshake: Blending Tech and Touch'. Mohammed A Bukhary the Deputy Mayor of Holy Makkah for Human Capital from Makkah Municipality shared deep insights from the heart of our region as he delivered the C LEVEL KEYNOTE: LEADING IN A DIGITAL WORLD - Managing Millions: A closer look at Makkah's Digital Handshake with Human and Tech. Bukhary's unique perspectives brought to life a remarkable chapter in the digital transformation of Saudi Arabia as he narrated Makkah Municipality's revolutionary story. Makkah Municipality has embraced technology to align people, processes, and programs with organizational goals to drive sustainability and growth and thereby manage millions of visitors around the year. This is a remarkable achievement for a city that welcomed more than 75 million visitors during Ramadan last year with the assistance of 120,000 workers, 32,500 health practitioners and 13,549 cleaners. James Tarbit, the Global Head of Employee Experience at Ipsos, spoke on TALENT AND TECH - 3T's of the workforce world: Trust, talent & technology. He highlighted that these three pillars are not just buzzwords-they are the foundation upon which future-ready high performing workplaces are built. IPSOS data reveals that while 50% of the workforce believe AI will help them in their work, there are issues of trust and a feeling that the world is changing too fast. James said acceptance of AI requires cultural change that can be brought about by sharing information and getting people involved. James exceptional insights are based on a career that has spanned strategic advisory roles for both private and public sector leaders and his current lead role in a vast network of consultants and researchers across more than 40 countries. A specialist in leadership, culture, and employer branding, James previous experience as Global Head of Employee Insight at HSBC saw him pioneering people analytics and digital transformation on a global scale. As organizations strive to thrive in the Human Age, the ability to harness data for smarter workforce management has never been more critical. Faisel Bashir, Market Leader - KSA and Growth Markets, Mercer Talent Enterprise at Mercer Talent Enterprise spoke on Revolutionizing the Workforce Management with Data-Driven Strategies for Thriving in the Human Age. His presentation explored the way data-driven strategies are transforming HR, enabling leaders to make informed decisions that foster engagement, well-being, and high performance. With over 20 years of experience and as the region's first holder of a Master's in Positive Psychology she was able to highlight the way forward in an era of rapid digital change and evolving employee expectations. Other keynote speakers over the two-day summit include CHROs and Senior Business Leaders from the UAE, GCC, Europe, Singapore and India. Masterclasses and Case Study Showcases from regional leaders from various industries and other luminaries supplemented the extraordinary take-aways for all attendees. Sidh NC summed up 'Attendees of HR Tech MENA 2025 will experience the extraordinaire, learning and taking away deep knowledge and new insights. The summit in Dubai has added a new dimension to the theme 'Blending Tech and Touch.' About QnA International QnA International LLC is a global leader in B2B event organization, driving innovation in knowledge-sharing and business events for over a decade. Its diverse portfolio includes conferences, summits, and training programs across sectors such as trade finance, travel and tourism, technology, supply chain, destination weddings, and human resources. Based in Dubai, UAE, QnA International delivers world-class events in key global markets, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Mexico, India, Greece, Thailand, Georgia, and Indonesia, aligning with the evolving demands of the global economy. Visit
