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Regional Centre for the Future of Work

ASEAN Future of Work Conference, 29 Sep to 1 Oct 2020

Watch recordings from the 3-day ASEAN Future of Work Conference, where over 1,700 regional participants heard experts discuss COVID-19's impact on labour markets and the future of work.

Last updated 6 April 2026
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The RCFW was launched at the HR Tech Festival Asia 2020!

“COVID-19 has been a forceful reminder of the urgent need for Governments, businesses and workers to come together to prepare for the Future of Work,” said Minister for Manpower Mrs. Josephine Teo during her Keynote Address at the virtual HR Tech Festival Asia on 29 September.

The pandemic has accelerated many Future of Work trends and drivers of change in the workforce and workplace. To help ASEAN countries address challenges, such as the digital transformation of industries and to tap on opportunities with the eventual recovery, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower launched the RCFW during the conference, as part of its ASEAN Future of Work conference track which was co-organised with HRM Asia.

Over 1,700 regional participants from government, employers’ and workers’ organisations, logged in to the online presentations and panel discussions, to hear from international experts, senior government representatives, tripartite leaders and thought leaders who shared on:

  • challenges and best practices to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the labour market; as well as

  • solutions to support business transformation and human capital development in the Future of Work.

Conference Programme (opens in new tab)

Day 1 focused on mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on labour markets in the region, the importance of tripartite collaboration and improving employment facilitation services in a post-COVID world.

  • View the Day 1 session recordings here.

Day 2 focused on transforming the HR sector to help businesses and workers tackle challenges and seize opportunities during the pandemic and beyond.

  • View the Day 2 session recordings here.

Day 3 focused on the impact of technological advances on industries and developing the necessary digital skills through lifelong learning.

  • View the Day 3 session recordings here.

We thank all participants and speakers who contributed to the success of our first ASEAN Future of Work Conference.