“Naked resignations” are a rising trend in Hong Kong
Hong Kong workers are increasingly leaving their previous jobs before securing a new offer, most commonly because they “could not stand” those jobs.
Going digital: Optimising HR functions across borders
A unified and digitalised HR system is an important enabler to optimise HR functions, says Paul Choo, Vice-President of HR for Bridgestone Asia-Pacific.
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Are smart digital enabled workspaces the new norm?
The modern workforce today demands increased flexibility, and the ability to securely connect and collaborate from anywhere on any platform or device.
Leadership and mentorship go together
In a corporate setting, a true leader — regardless of designation — will inspire people to unleash their true potential and achieve a shared vision.
Building learning agility across an organisation: The three Cs
Curiosity, connection, and contextualisation will help organisations to define and build learning agility, says Deddi Tedjakumara.
Organisations in Asia-Pacific need to do more to drive integration
Most businesses in the region do not offer employees the soft skills training or flexible working policies needed to prepare for an inclusive workforce.
Five common myths that HR needs to let go of
The most common myths that HR professionals need to let go of as well as some facts that they should focus on instead, according to Arlene Wherrett.
Relationships with coworkers matter most for well-being at work
A third of your life is spent at work, but what determines your workplace well-being? A new international study investigates this question.
Asian employers can’t ignore the importance of an agile culture
For employers in Asia seeking a competitive edge with today’s shifting market demands and the millennial talent pool, agility has to come first.
Developing personal presence in employees
Personal presence isn’t just for business leaders – it is fundamentally about how we connect with others, and because of that, it is for everyone.
Diageo to offer 26 weeks of family leave
Diageo’s new global policy offers female employees in all markets a minimum of 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
Getting millennials onboard the maritime industry
Competition for young talent is becoming increasingly stiff as young people are entering the workforce with greater expectations.
Grab launches AI challenge in Southeast Asia to find talent
Top technology talent in Southeast Asia will have the opportunity to address urban challenges with AI, and to join Grab’s data science and AI team.
The challenges of personalised healthcare
A main challenge in personalised healthcare is the work that comes with improving or revamping existing models of corporate healthcare.
Operating as a global top employer in transformational times
The Head of HR for Growth and Emerging Markets at Takeda outlines the three core people management principles adopted by her team.
Millennials and Gen Zs unsettled about the future
Facing continuous technological and societal disruption, millennials and Gen Zs are skeptical of business’ motives and pessimistic about progress.
The rise of personalisation in corporate healthcare
Personalisation in corporate healthcare can help to nip problems in the bud and provide a holistic sense of care and well-being.
Five mistakes that turn corporate security awareness into a waste
The true purpose of security awareness training is not to raise awareness, but to change an employee’s behavior online.
Bloomberg expands parental leave policy from 18 to 26 weeks
The gender neutral policy provides fully-paid leave for primary caregivers, and also covers adoptions and foster placements.
Seven ways AI and AR will impact future workplaces (Part 2)
Peter Andrew, Senior Director of Workplace Strategies for CBRE Asia-Pacific, discusses the impact of AI and AR in Future Workplaces.
Re-imagining the office of the future with Microsoft
Namitha Mathews of Microsoft Surface chats to HRM Magazine Asia about how technology can be used to transform traditional ideas of the office.
Accepting the inevitability of failure can help gender diversity
Women struggle to be visible at the workplace while avoiding backlash – thus breeding a culture where a fear of failure is persistent.
Randstad’s most attractive employers for 2019
Singapore Airlines’takes the number one spot as the Randstad’s Most Attractive Employer in Singapore for the fourth year running.
Seven ways AI and AR will impact future workplaces
Peter Andrew, Senior Director of Workplace Strategies for CBRE Asia-Pacific, discusses the impact of AI and AR in Future Workplaces.
More than half of employees hide social media activity from employer
A further 34% are against showing the content of their messages and emails to their employer, according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab.
Personal agency is the first step in building a #BalanceForBetter society
How women can define their success on their own terms, without following anyone’s rules but their own, by taking charge of their own personal agency.
Singapore tops region in talent competitiveness for 6th straight year
The 2019 Global Talent Competitiveness Index sees six Asia-Pacific countries in the top 30, while Seoul is the first Asian city to break into the top ten.
You don’t have to be Apple to attract the iGeneration
An engaged workforce can be cultivated through the practice of three values – patience, empowerment, and gratitude, says the CEO of Far East Hospitality.
Five things we learned on Day Two of HR Festival Asia
With another 50+ presentations and the continuing exhibition, here are five big takeaways from the second and final day of HR Festival Asia.