How can businesses find talent beyond their home market? Charles Ferguson returns to The Adrian Tan Show to discuss global hiring, new markets and the changing role of AI at work.
Drawing on G-P’s World at Work report, Charles and Adrian explore talent pools across APAC, Singapore’s role as a regional hub, and the challenges of entering unfamiliar markets. They also discuss the employer of record model and the gap between AI hype and practical use.
In this episode:
• Global expansion and access to talent across APAC.
• Different generations’ perspectives on global work.
• Singapore’s talent landscape and regional role.
• Employer of record models and market entry.
• AI’s effect on work, followed by a light-hearted hiring game.
Originally published in October 2024. Roles, report findings and industry references reflect the original conversation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Welcoming back Charles Ferguson
02:04 The World at Work report
04:09 Global expansion and talent acquisition
11:49 Generational perspectives
16:11 AI in the workplace
19:46 Singapore’s talent landscape
21:20 Global companies and Singapore
22:15 Global opportunities and AI
23:32 Setting up in new markets
26:43 The employer of record model
29:36 AI and the future of work
32:08 Personal insights and future plans
35:06 Hiring game and conclusion
Connect with Charles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesferguson/
World at Work report: https://www.globalization-partners.com/resources/report-world-at-work-future-global-employment/
More from Adrian: https://www.adriantan.com.sg/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/
