COVID-19: MOM issues advisory on employees’ travel
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the MOM has issued an advisory for employers on handling employees’ travel movements.
Most Singapore employees are not confident in their data literacy skills
A staggering 84% of employees in Singapore are not confident in their data literacy skills which is costing S$5.1 billion in productivity annually.
How do employers manage a multi-generation workforce?
With four generations of workers with different skills, perspectives and expectations, how can employers manage and engage them?
Microsoft appoints first ever Chief Scientific Officer
Technology giant Microsoft has a Chief Scientific Officer for the first time in its history after appointing Eric Horvitz to the role.
Singapore employers required to report salary cuts
Employers are now required to notify the Ministry of Manpower of any cost-saving measures that affect employees’ salaries from March 12.
Twitter commits to have 50% female global workforce by 2025
Social media giant Twitter has set a target to have women in at least half of its global workforce in five years.
Citibank Singapore extends paternity leave to 4 weeks
The bank will double the government-mandated two-week paternity leave while maternity leave will remain unchanged at 16 weeks.
Neal Cross: Disruption is someone else solving problems better than you
The word ‘disruption’ is a term conveniently used and something that many businesses strive to achieve. But what exactly is a disruption?
HR Fest Awards 2020: Recognising the best of HR
One of the most anticipated events at the HR Tech Festival Asia 2020 will see a total of 40 finalists vying for the top award in six categories.
AI recruitment start-up recognised at Microsoft’s AI Awards 2.0
Talview enabled its not-for-profit client, Head Held High Foundation, to simplify the process of conducting video interviews and assessments.
Google making productivity tools free to help businesses
The internet giant is offering its premium G Suite productivity apps for free to help businesses cope with the impact of COVID-19.
ASEAN sees more women in leadership positions
ASEAN is making progress towards gender equality after seeing an increase in the number of women in leadership positions this year.
#IWD2020: Tech industry needs more women
Dr. Pan Yaozhang, Head of Data Science, Shopee Singapore, believes the tech industry cannot thrive without input from the female workforce.
HRM Asia celebrates International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we spoke to women leaders to get their views on challenges faced by women at work.
#IWD2020: We need to challenge stereotypes of women
Vivian Chua, Vice-President, Singapore Managing Director, HP, believes more should be done to challenge the stereotypes of women at work.
Twitter employees asked to work from home
The social media company has asked all its employees to work from home as a precaution amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
#IWD2020: Women should have equal access to leadership roles
Gladys Chun, Head of Legal, Compliance and Government Affairs, Lazada Group, believes women should have equal access to leadership roles.
#IWD2020: Possibilities endless for women in the workplace
Jeanne Achille, Founder and CEO of The Devon Group, shares why the possibilities are endless for women in the workplace.
#IWD2020: Women need to make themselves visible and heard
Alice Thien, Vice President, Human Resources, Wirecard APAC, has urged women to make themselves more visible and heard in the workplace.
More than half of women in Singapore feel underpaid
One in two female office workers in Singapore feel they are underpaid. And one of the reasons for that could be their negotiation skills.
#IWD2020: Mentorship key to grooming women leaders
Giet Koh, Head of Account Management at Deliveroo Singapore, believes mentorship is key for more women to be in leadership positions.
#IWD2020: More needs to done to recognise women
Roselin Lee, Vice President of Human Resources, Shiseido Asia Pacific, believes more needs to be done to recognise women’s efforts and achievements.
#IWD2020: Organisations can do more to support women
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Joy Koh, Head of Consulting APAC at Alexander Mann Solutions, believes organisations can do more to support women.
WeWork appoints Kimberly A. Ross as new CFO
Leading co-working space company WeWork has appointed Kimberly A. Ross as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Mondelēz International appoints Glenn Caton as President for SEA
The company behind popular brands like Cadbury, OREO and Ritz biscuits has appointed Glenn Caton as its President for South East Asia.
HRM 5: Why you should hire freelancers
Are you ready for the gig economy? Here are some reasons why freelancers should be part of your recruitment strategy.
Gojek partners Indonesia government to improve digital literacy
While digital usage in Indonesia is among the highest in the world, digital literacy is still relatively low. And Gojek plans to help improve that.
Malaysia slashes minimum EPF employee contribution rate to 7%
The Malaysian government has reduced the minimum employee contribution rate for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from 11% to 7%.
Work from home: Which companies are doing it?
The COVID-19 outbreak has led to one of the biggest work-from-home exercises in recent times. Here’s a list of companies who have implemented it.
CapitaLand announces wage freeze, pay cuts
Singapore developer CapitaLand is the latest company to implement wage freeze and pay cuts to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.