Job fears for China graduates as job fairs cancelled
The coronavirus outbreak has caused many large-scale job fairs in China to be suspended as Chinese graduates are set for a gloom job market this year.
It’s one big McFamily at McDonald’s
When we think of McDonald’s we think of fast food, but it’s much more than for its 11,000 employees in Singapore. It’s about family.
Pay attention to wage and benefit trends
HR will need to get even more creative this year when recruiting workers in high-demand occupations.
6 Singapore employers given suspension over LOA breach
Six employers’ work pass privileges were suspended after their workers were found breaching the Leave of Absence amidst the Wuhan virus,
Four in 10 Hong Kong hotel employees could lose jobs
As if things weren’t bad enough for the hotel industry in Hong Kong, the Wuhan virus outbreak may prove to be its final nail in the coffin.
Cathay Pacific employees asked to take 3 weeks unpaid leave
The Hong Kong carrier has asked its 27,000 employees to take three weeks of unpaid leave as demand has been hit by the Wuhan virus outbreak.
NTUC Income: Becoming ‘cool’ through digitalisation
NTUC Income’s digitalisation journey hasn’t been easy, but it has been a transformative one which has enabled them to attract more talents.
Asia has highest level of Employee Engagement
Asia has the highest level of employee engagement globally as three of its countries took up top three spots in the Employee Engagement Score.
Microsoft appoints Ahmed Mazhari as new Asia chief
Microsoft has a new Asia chief after appointing Ahmed Mazhari as its president and corporate vice president of Microsoft Corporation.
“Leadership is never about you, it’s about them”
From managing people at big organisations to leading people at her own startup. How did Snaphunt founder Tulika Tripathi make the transition?
COVID-19: What are companies doing?
The Wuhan virus has affected many countries around the world, and businesses are taking measures to prevent an outbreak at their workplaces.
Employees in Singapore advised against travel to China
In Singapore’s latest measure to contain the outbreak of the Wuhan virus, the Ministry of Manpower has advised employees and employers against travelling to China.
More residents doing freelance jobs in Singapore
Uncertainties in the job market has seen more Singapore citizens and permanent residents turn to freelancing as their main employment last year.
BBC axes 450 newsroom jobs
Declining audience for its news programs and rising operating costs have led British broadcaster BBC to cut 450 jobs from its newsroom.
Unemployment rates in Singapore edge up
Singapore saw their average unemployment rate go up in 2019 but there was growth in its employment rate as well, according to the Ministry of Manpower.
“It’s about finding people who love solving problems”
For start-ups like Snaphunt, it’s all about finding the right talent. But what kind of talent do they look for?
3M cuts 1,500 jobs as sales in Asia weakened
Weakened sales in Asia has forced the company that produces Scotch tapes and even industrial helmets to cut 1,500 of its global workforce.
Lawyer: Japan should ban confiscation of foreign workers’ passports
A Filipino worker’s lawsuit against her former employer in Japan has put the spotlight on whether employers should be retaining foreign employees’ passports.
HK urges workers to work from home amidst Wuhan Virus
In a bid to stop a further outbreak of the Wuhan virus, the Hong Kong government has asked employers to allow their staff to work from home.
HP-NTU lab to advance digital manufacturing and upskill workers
The HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab will look to help advance digital manufacturing and supply chain operations as well as upskill workers.
COVID-19 Outbreak: What can HR do?
With cases of the Wuhan virus set to increase, it’s important for employees to take precautions at their workplaces. It’s better safe than sorry.
Game on: How to engage employees using Gamification
The term “gamification” has been around for a long time. But companies today are still reluctant and unclear on how to engage their employees using it.
Asia lags behind in Global Talent Competitiveness
Singapore is the sole Asian nation in the top 10 of the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) launched by INSEAD.
Asian companies recognised for gender equality efforts
The Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (GEI) recognised 325 companies for their gender equality efforts, out of which 34 are from Asia.
Snaphunt aims to be go-to hiring platform in Asia
We often ask “Did you Google it?”. Now Snaphunt founder and CEO Tulika Tripathi wants people to ask “Did you Snaphunt it?” when it comes to hiring.
Nearly half a billion people unemployed or underemployed
A International Labour Organisation (ILO) report find that more than 470 million people around the world are either unemployed or underemployed.
Four-day work week “damaging” for jobs
While the idea of a four-day work week is catching up among businesses, Australian Industry Group Chief Innes Willoxa believes it can be damaging for jobs.
Amazon to create a million jobs in India by 2025
Amazon is set to continue its investment in India by creating a million jobs and exporting $10 billion worth of India-made goods by 2025.
Thousands of Indonesian workers protest against changes to labour laws
Several thousands of workers in Indonesia held a rally to protest against the proposed changes to the labour law, which is seen as a barrier for foreign investment.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi created 50,000 jobs in India
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said they have created 50,000 jobs in India and sold a million devices in a single day.