Institute for Human Resource Professionals

Institute for Human Resource Professionals The Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) is the HR professional body, set up by the tripartite partners: the MOM, NTUC and SNEF.

Institute for Human Resource Professionals is set up by the tripartite partners: Ministry of Manpower, National Trades Union Congress and Singapore National Employers Federation to professionalise and strengthen HR practice in Singapore.

Here’s the reality of today’s HR profession. Recognition doesn’t always go to the most experienced. It goes to those who...
24/03/2026

Here’s the reality of today’s HR profession. Recognition doesn’t always go to the most experienced. It goes to those who are ready to step forward.

IHRP Certification is the gift you can nurture for yourself; one that signals your credibility, your capability, and your readiness for what’s next.

With the Enhanced Subsidy for HR Certification, S$100* has already been taken off for eligible candidates. That means your certification could start from just S$163.50*.

And you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join our Certification Clinics to:
✔ Understand the assessment journey
✔ Learn how the subsidy applies to you
✔ Gain practical tips to succeed

Step up and claim the recognition that reflects your contribution.
🌿 Save your spot: https://forms.office.com/r/PVPM9hv0tJ
🌿 Find out more: https://ihrp.sg/enhanced-subsidy-for-hr-certification/

*Subsidy is non-stackable and applicable for New, first-time Upgrade, and Bridging applicants only. Available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Other terms and conditions apply.

🌟 Knowledge Partner Spotlight: AIHR | Academy to Innovate HRThe question on everyone’s mind: where should HR focus its e...
24/03/2026

🌟 Knowledge Partner Spotlight: AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR

The question on everyone’s mind: where should HR focus its efforts to prepare people and organisations for the future?

AIHR’s HR Priorities 2026 Report offers a clear roadmap, highlighting five critical priorities HR must embrace to remain future-ready and credible:

1️⃣ Co-lead AI Transformation
2️⃣ Reinvest AI Time Savings
3️⃣ Redesign HR for Cross-Functional Work
4️⃣ Shift from Headcount to Skill Count
5️⃣ Build AI Fluency Across HR
➡️ Explore the full report here:https://www.aihr.com/resources/AIHR_HR_Priorities_2026_Report.pdf

Ready to translate these priorities into tangible outcomes?
👉 Explore the exclusive promotions AIHR has to offer for the IHRP community here: https://www.aihr.com/partner/ihrp/

🚀 As part of the IHRP Certified Community, you’re already committed to staying ahead of change. Now, as economic uncerta...
23/03/2026

🚀 As part of the IHRP Certified Community, you’re already committed to staying ahead of change. Now, as economic uncertainty rises and AI adoption accelerates, jobs and skills are converging faster than ever, reshaping how work is designed and how talent must evolve.

📅 Join us on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, from 2.00pm to 5.30pm at the LinkedIn Office for the IHRP Business Insights Forum 2026, an exclusive platform to deepen your perspective and sharpen your practice alongside fellow certified professionals.

Under the theme “Rethink Jobs and Skills for the AI Era,” this session goes beyond theory, offering grounded insights into how leading organisations are rethinking workforce strategies in real time.

We are honoured to have Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Manpower, joining us as Special Guest.

Hear also from industry leaders including Suan Teck Kin (UOB), Chua Pei Ying (LinkedIn APAC), and Kuah Boon Wee (SNEF), as they share candid perspectives on navigating today’s workforce shifts.

✨ What you’ll gain as a certified professional:
🔹 A sharper view of the 2026 economic outlook and its implications for workforce planning
🔹 Real-world insights into how AI is reshaping job design and organisational structures
🔹 A deeper understanding of why skills-based strategies are becoming mission-critical
🔹 Practical signals on emerging capability gaps and cross-cutting skills to prioritise
🔹 Actionable ideas to strengthen your organisation’s upskilling and reskilling efforts

This is more than a forum, it’s an opportunity to learn, exchange, and grow with a community that is shaping the future of HR.

🔗 Register now: https://luma.com/sq6g1ng3 (limited seats available)
(You will receive an email once your registration is confirmed.)

💛🩵 The recent Homecoming Dialogue was a candid and energising conversation with our HR community; one that reinforced bo...
23/03/2026

💛🩵 The recent Homecoming Dialogue was a candid and energising conversation with our HR community; one that reinforced both the commitment to professional growth and the expectation for greater clarity, relevance, and ease across the recertification journey.

Overall, the dialogue affirmed a mature, engaged community that values IHRP’s role and is equally invested in shaping what comes next. These conversations matter, and they continue to inform how we refine the experience, strengthen relevance, and support meaningful professional progression.

Grateful for the honest exchanges and thoughtful perspectives shared. More to come. 🚀

21/03/2026

💚 Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from all of us at IHRP!

This joyous season, we are especially thankful for the friendships, partnerships, and shared purpose that make our journey so meaningful. We’re heartened by milestones like our collaboration with Yayasan MENDAKI to strengthen HR capabilities and open new pathways for the Malay/Muslim community, empowering HR professionals to shape Singapore’s workforce of tomorrow.

May Hari Raya bring warmth to your homes, peace to your hearts, and renewed inspiration for the days ahead.

🎬 IHRP × Changi Airport Learning Journey: HR Architects – T5 in the Making ✈️Our IHRP Certified Community stepped into t...
20/03/2026

🎬 IHRP × Changi Airport Learning Journey: HR Architects – T5 in the Making ✈️

Our IHRP Certified Community stepped into the future of work with Changi Airport Group, exploring how one of the world’s leading aviation hubs is reimagining jobs, skills, and workforce models in preparation for Terminal 5 (T5).

Through an immersive session and visit to the “Terminal 5 in the Making” exhibition 🛫, participants gained a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how infrastructure, technology, and workforce decisions are being designed together, long before the operating environment fully takes shape.

In a panel moderated by IHRP DCEO Shirley Lim, Justina Tan (Executive Vice-President, Corporate, People and Culture), Stephanie Ho (Vice-President, Strategic Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition), and Hwai Kar Goh (Senior Vice-President, People Services and Rewards) unpacked what it means for HR to partner the business in shaping a future-ready workforce at scale.

With an ecosystem of about 50,000 workers across 200+ companies supporting over 1,000 flights daily, workforce planning is not a back-office function for CAG. It starts early, iterates constantly, and adapts to complexity so operations remain safe and seamless.

Key reflections from the dialogue:
✨ Start with the “why” and return to it, especially as technology outpaces job design.
✨ Build the “heartware” alongside hardware, investing in capability, culture, and leadership.
✨ Treat skills as a moving target, enabled by knowledge sharing and centres of excellence.
✨ Make reskilling real through structured pathways, such as dedicated programmes for role transitions.
✨ Value must be mutual, grounded in trust, understanding of work, and shared outcomes.
✨ Know when to pause for clarity, then move with focus and speed.

The session reinforced a timely idea: organisations are not just building infrastructure; they are designing the work, workforce, and workplace needed to sustain it.

📷 For those who attended, group photographs from the tour will be available on the Connect forum post!

IHRP Lunch & Learn | Recap 🌟We recently gathered for our IHRP Lunch & Learn, facilitated by Chairperson Mrs. Deborah Ong...
19/03/2026

IHRP Lunch & Learn | Recap 🌟

We recently gathered for our IHRP Lunch & Learn, facilitated by Chairperson Mrs. Deborah Ong.

The session focused on what matters most to our people:
💬 Sharing team thoughts and feedback openly
✅ Interactive ground-gathering to surface ground-level insights
🏆 Fostering a culture of recognition
🤝 Strengthening engagement and team bonds
🏢 Making the workplace more conducive for collaboration

As IHRP marks 10 years this year, moments like these remind us that the most enduring institutions are built not just on frameworks and credentials; but on the willingness to keep listening, keep learning, and keep improving.

Conversations like these are how workplaces continue to grow and improve. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed

Last week, IHRP’s JRCoE brought together HR and business leaders for the Global Talent Strategy Workshop, held in collab...
18/03/2026

Last week, IHRP’s JRCoE brought together HR and business leaders for the Global Talent Strategy Workshop, held in collaboration with the Workforce Singapore Overseas Markets Immersion Programme 🌏🤝.

The hands-on session explored how organisations can better translate overseas expansion plans into actionable talent strategies, from workforce planning to overseas staff postings 📊✈️.

Participants worked closely with the People Advisory team from BDO, applying practical frameworks and curated templates to map out potential overseas expansion pathways for their organisations 🧩📝. The interactive format allowed participants to move beyond theory and begin shaping real plans tailored to their business needs.

The workshop was organised as part of Singapore Business Federation’s "Navigating Future Uncertainties: Empowering Your Workforce to Thrive Through Change" event on 13 March, supporting companies as they prepare their workforce strategies for a rapidly evolving global landscape 🚀.

A big thank you to our partners and participants for the engaging discussions and insights shared 🙏. We look forward to continuing these conversations as organisations strengthen their global talent strategies and workforce capabilities.

📅 Missed this session? Secure your seat at our upcoming Job Redesign workshop on 24 March: https://ihrp.sg/upcoming-events/

IHRP Certification is the gift you can nurture for yourself. Now, with the Enhanced Subsidy for HR Certification, S$100*...
17/03/2026

IHRP Certification is the gift you can nurture for yourself. Now, with the Enhanced Subsidy for HR Certification, S$100* has already been taken off for eligible candidates.

This brings your certification fee to just S$163.50–S$272.50 (including GST), depending on your level.

What IHRP Certification means:
➡️ An investment in your credibility.
➡️ A signal of your professional standing.
➡️ A step towards stepping confidently into your next phase of success.

Need guidance before taking the leap? Join our onsite Certification Clinics and get:
✔ A walkthrough of the assessment journey
✔ Clear insights on how the subsidy works
✔ Practical tips to prepare for the next step
All designed to help you tick “Get IHRP Certified” off your wishlist.

🌿 Save your clinic spot: https://forms.office.com/r/PVPM9hv0tJ
🌿 Register your interest for the subsidy: https://ihrp.sg/enhanced-subsidy-for-hr-certification/

*Subsidy is non-stackable and applicable for New, first-time Upgrade, and Bridging applicants only. Available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Other terms and conditions apply.

To mark International Women's Day, IHRP welcomed Jasmine Tan, Founder of Vivavie, for an eye-opening session that left a...
16/03/2026

To mark International Women's Day, IHRP welcomed Jasmine Tan, Founder of Vivavie, for an eye-opening session that left a lasting impression on everyone in the room.

Jasmine opened with a reflection on pain — how it takes many forms in our lives, yet some of the most deeply felt experiences remain the least talked about. Among these is the monthly cycle-related discomfort that countless women navigate quietly, often without acknowledgement from those around them, despite its impact on their daily lives and productivity.

This gap in awareness became the driving force behind Vivavie, which Jasmine developed to help relieve this recurring discomfort while simultaneously opening up conversations on women’s healfh. What made the session especially memorable was the opportunity for male colleagues to experience a simulation of this pain firsthand through the device. It was a moment of genuine empathy-building, giving those who may never have thought twice about it a tangible sense of what many women manage, month after month.

The session was a timely reminder that care and empathy extend beyond the visible; that showing up for the people around us sometimes means taking the time to understand what we cannot see.

Thank you to Jasmine for sharing her journey so candidly, and to our HR team for creating a space for conversations that truly matter. 💜

🚀 Join us for the unpacking session of the newly launched Thriving Through Transformations: A Guide for Building Workfor...
16/03/2026

🚀 Join us for the unpacking session of the newly launched Thriving Through Transformations: A Guide for Building Workforce Agility by the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)!

This national publication brings together insights, best practices, and validated recommendations to support industry leaders and professionals across Singapore, alongside practical tools to help companies strengthen workforce agility and retain talent in a fast-changing business landscape.

✨ Why attend?
• Get an exclusive first look at the guide’s tools & real-world applications
• Network with HR leaders, managers & workforce practitioners
• Earn CPD hours (IHRP-certified members)

🗓 Event Details
📍 Venue: BDO office, #23-01 Parkview Square, Singapore
📅 Date: 10 April 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 4pm to 6pm

Be part of this exclusive in-person session to explore how the guide can support your organisation’s transformation journey.

⚠️ RSVP by 6 April 2026, 12pm at https://forms.monday.com/forms/2f2e08de0da7d4a18e985eabcdd1b083?r=use1

💻 Bring your laptop for hands-on access to the guide

In the spirit of togetherness, our team recently came together to break fast alongside our Muslim colleagues during Rama...
13/03/2026

In the spirit of togetherness, our team recently came together to break fast alongside our Muslim colleagues during Ramadan.

It was a meaningful opportunity to share a meal, learn more about one another’s traditions, and appreciate the diverse experiences within our community. Moments like these remind us how small acts of connection can strengthen the sense of belonging at work.

Wishing our Muslim colleagues and friends a meaningful and peaceful Ramadan.


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The Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) is the HR professional body, set up by the tripartite partners: the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF).

IHRP is the only HR professional body in Singapore authorised to implement the national HR credentials, which is known as the IHRP Certification.

IHRP has the goal of setting the HR standards of excellence and enabling human capital development in enterprises. Through the IHRP Certification, IHRP aims to enhance the competencies of HR professionals, as well as create developmental and professional pathways for them. This will professionalise and strengthen the HR profession practice in Singapore, allowing HR professionals to be key enablers in their organisations.

Our 15-member board of directors come from diverse backgrounds. The Chairperson is Ms Goh Swee Chen, Chairperson, Shell Companies in Singapore.