141 - Navigating the AI Talent Crunch with Deel's Mark Samlal

The Adrian Tan Show

⁠Mark Samlal⁠ is the General Manager of APAC at Deel. He is a founder, investor and has over 25 years’ experience in growth leadership roles in Asia Pacific.

Mark co-founded PayAsia in 2006 where he was Non-Executive Chairman until being appointed to the role of Executive Chairman and Managing Director of PayAsia in July 2015. In July 2017, he was appointed to the Board and to the role of Managing Director of PayGroup, which listed on the ASX in May 2018. Mark made over five additional acquisitions into PayGroup, before being acquired by Deel Inc in November 2022. Mark remains the CEO and Founder of PayGroup.

Mark is an authority in the APAC Payroll industry. His previous senior roles include Chief Executive Officer at VicPlas Ltd, a Singapore Stock Exchange listed company (2008-2014), Executive Director of Omni Industries in Singapore (2006‑2008) and Director and General Manager of PayConnect Solutions, that was acquired by ADP. (1999-2003). In all of these companies Mark was an investor and shareholder.

What We Discuss With Mark Samlal:

• How Deel's recent survey highlights the AI talent crunch in Singapore and the challenges in finding qualified candidates.
• What innovative hiring strategies companies are using, including creative recruitment techniques like QR codes on pizza boxes.
• How global hiring solutions can help address talent shortages and manage costs by blending local and international hires.
• What measures are crucial for balancing AI integration with essential human oversight to avoid over-reliance on technology.
• How expanding and winding down businesses in foreign countries present unique challenges and the significance of testing markets first.
• What final advice is given on embracing AI advancements and joining Deel’s global payroll community for further resources.

Shownotes:

• Deel's newly launched telegram channel, '⁠How To Deel With It⁠', for all things HR, news, and memes!
• ⁠Global Payroll Community⁠ - The Global Payroll Community is a space where professionals can find and share a wealth of knowledge, learn insights about the industry to fuel their work, and build connections to help navigate the constantly evolving world of global work.
• Deel's APAC’s Business Leader Pulse Check: ⁠Workforce and Hiring Report⁠

Time Stamp:

00:00 Introduction

00:55 Survey Insights: AI Talent Landscape in Singapore

02:43 Innovative Strategies for Overcoming Talent Shortage

04:59 Global Hiring and Talent Acquisition

08:07 High Salary Expectations and Market Dynamics

14:46 AI's Impact on Jobs and Skills

17:11 Balancing AI Integration and Human Skills

21:35 Practical Advice for Business Leaders

28:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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