--- title: HR Evolution Perspectives description: HR Evolution Perspectives is first of its kind study that surveys prominent HR leaders and employees from India and SEA, across 15 industries to discover best practices, benchmarks, hindrances, in becoming more nimble in responding to change. image: https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/Mask%20group22.png --- [![Darwinbox Logo](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/Darwinbox-blue-black.png) ![Darwinbox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/compressed-logos/Dbox-logo-white.png)](https://darwinbox.com/) [![Schedule a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5451430/b805da95-1d2d-40d8-add5-6d5f7e37d931.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5451430/b805da95-1d2d-40d8-add5-6d5f7e37d931) EN - [Arabic](https://explore.darwinbox.com/lp/schedule-a-demo) - [Bahasa](https://explore.darwinbox.com/lp/schedule-a-demo) - [Thai](https://explore.darwinbox.com/lp/schedule-a-demo) # HR Research Report 2023: Spotlight on **Asia and MENA** ## ![Hr-E](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/Perspectives/Hr-E.svg) Empower & Evolve ##### ![Tech1](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tech1.png?width=226&height=215&name=Tech1.png) ### Download the Report [Download Report](https://explore.darwinbox.com/lp/resources/reports/hr-evolution-perspectives-mena#ProductTour) ## Participation from #### ![layer3](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/layer3.png?width=48&height=51&name=layer3.png)**350**CxOs #### ![Layer_1-1](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Layer_1-1.png?width=51&height=53&name=Layer_1-1.png)**1200**Organizations #### ![layer2](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/layer2.png?width=77&height=48&name=layer2.png)**1500**Employees ### in Southeast Asia, India, and MENA regions  --- ## Asia and MENA grows amidst global decelerations ### Organizations in Asia and MENA are opting for diverse ways to grow, focusing not just on more margins and higher productivity but also on the way the growth is achieved sustainably. ##### ![chess](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/chess.svg) #### ![Isolation_Mode](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/Isolation_Mode.svg) [Download Report![arrow](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/arrow.svg)](https://explore.darwinbox.com/lp/resources/reports/hr-evolution-perspectives-mena#ProductTour) --- ## Intentional, rapid growth exposes critical talent challenges ### Asia’s and MENA unique growth strategy creates talent challenges exposing organizations to significant risks which CxOs are not ready to mitigate. ##### Gaps Between Talent Risks and Readiness to Mitigate (by Region) #### ![worldmap](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/worldmap.svg) #### ![worldmap](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/mapMobile.svg) - Developing capabilities for critical roles - Critical skills shortage - Adopting new digital ways of working - Aligning with pace of innovation - Rising people cost ###### Top 3 talent risks identified by CxOs in MENA countries with the highest gap in their impact and readiness to mitigate **MENA** 28% 17% 16% ###### Top 3 talent risks identified by CxOs in India with the highest gap in their impact and readiness to mitigate **India** 30% 21% 16% ###### Top 3 talent risks identified by CxOs in SEA countries with the highest gap in their impact and readiness to mitigate **SEA** 20% 14% 14% --- ## Talent challenges intensified by evolving employee expectations ### Power in the contract between employees and employers is tilting towards employees. Organizations must develop a deep understanding of employee needs and expectations to manage change effectively. #### ![employer](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/employer.svg) [Download Report![arrow](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/arrow.svg)](https://explore.darwinbox.com/lp/resources/reports/hr-evolution-perspectives-mena#ProductTour) --- ## *Shifting expectations from* HR *forging a new path to Transformation* ### With the shift in expectations, HR needs to drive not just efficiency to deliver services at a functional level, but also effectiveness to achieve talent and business outcomes. #### ![counter](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/counter.svg)Of CxOs are prioritizing enhanced employee experience compared to one-third in the past #### ![Vector](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/Vector.svg)*20%* More CxOs are expecting a proactive response to business needs ### As HR takes an “outside-in” approach to transformation, it should focus on employee experience alongside alignment with business outcomes to deliver transformational impact for all stakeholders. ![writing](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/writing.svg)   --- ## The two pillars of radical HR Transformation**HR Agility** & **Employee Experience** ### The Circle of Success for HR Transformation #### ![wheell](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/wheell.svg) #### ![perspective](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/perspective.png?width=350&height=347&name=perspective.png) ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*Robust Governance:* Build a robust governance structure to identify, measure and report on key business-aligned HR metrics, and nudge stakeholders to act on time. ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*Optimal Leverage of Technology:* Use cutting-edge technology to improve the HR processes, structures, workflows, and overall user experience. ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*Effective and Efficient HR Delivery Service:* Enhance efficiency by increasing the delivery pace and effectiveness by improving the quality of HR functional services. ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*Alignment With Business Outcomes:* Improve talent management practices by aligning with business strategy and outcomes, and continuously realign based on evolving needs. ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*Support:* Assist employees when, where, and how they need it and empower them to support themselves. ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*Transparency:* Equip employees to access their personal and relevant organizational data, provide them with the information to succeed in their current roles and advance their aspirations, empower them with timely information, and help them make relevant choices. ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*Trust:* Use employees’ data ethically, establish a relationship of honest communication with employees, provide them with the autonomy to accomplish work, and value their opinions and perspectives. ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*Empathy:* Tailor initiatives for employees based on what is important for them in their unique contexts, enable them to bring their authentic selves to work and feel valued. ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*HR Agility:* HR's ability to sense and respond rapidly through interconnected disciplines and robust governance. ###### ![messagebox](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/messagebox.svg)*Employee Experience:* Organizations' ability to build an engaged workforce by supporting employees, being transparent with them, building mutual trust, and showing empathy. ### HR agility and employee experience enable organizations to execute a successful workforce strategy, drive change management, and achieve better business outcomes.  ##### HR Agility & Employee Experience Drive**2X**Business Outcomes [Download Report![arrow](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/arrow.svg)](https://explore.darwinbox.com/lp/resources/reports/hr-evolution-perspectives-mena#ProductTour) --- ## Success of HR transformation depends on ### 3 key s![colorarrow](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/colorarrow.svg)ifts #### *SHIFT 1***HR Agility** Execute, Not Just Design, to Deliver on Agility #### *SHIFT 2* **Employee Experience** Personalize, Not Generalize, Moments That Matter #### *SHIFT 3***Technology** Consolidate, Not Diversify, to Catalyze Transformation ![ftman](https://explore.darwinbox.com/hubfs/ftman.svg) ##### Reimagine Your HR Transformation Journey with Darwinbox ###### Download the full report to explore the findings and actionable insights for your organization’s true HR transformation. 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