Born during crisis, Times Software sees opportunity in adversity

TRADITIONAL HR processes that use outdated technology such as punch cards and local drives can be time-consuming and tedious. Citing a personal example, Charles Liaw, 59, once had to travel all the way from his home in Tampines to Tuas during a weekend just to update the payroll data of one employee.

Inspired to make the process easier and businesses more efficient, Mr Liaw established Times Software, a digital payroll and HR solution provider in 1998.

This decision was not without risks. The …