Employees want to feel like they’re part of a family

The study also found that employees are starting to question their own company’s corporate mission and values.
Two economic zones create 8,000 jobs in Zambia

Two economic zones set up by Chinese enterprises in Zambia have paved the way for the creation of over 8,000 jobs in the African nation.
A rewarding job matters to all age groups in Singapore

More than 40% of 18 to 29 year olds have a positive outlook on the economy, but less than half of of surveyed 50 to 60 year olds feel the same.
South Korean graduates face jobs scarcity

South Korean graduates are now finding it much harder to land permanent jobs, according to a survey of university students graduating later this year.
Breaking down the barriers to a skilled workforce

It’s not just up-skilling and re-skilling that workers will need in the age of Industry 4.0. A significant amount of “new-skilling” will also need to take place.
How 3M’s sustainability culture attracts the best talent

In an exclusive interview with HRM Magazine Asia, 3M’s Chief Sustainability Officer highlights how sustainability is a core part of 3M’s employer brand.
Vietnam’s consumer electronics sector faces recruitment boom

With more firms expected to relocate from China to Vietnam this year, there will likely be strong demand for labour in the latter.
Wirecard denies allegations of misconduct at Singapore office

Wirecard, the German fintech firm, has responded to media reports to deny reports of alleged wrongdoing at its Singapore office.
OECD urges South Korea to keep wage hikes moderate

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has warned South Korea to moderate any increases in its minimum wage.
Clark Freeport holds job fair to assist workers of Hanjin bankruptcy

Clark Freeport in the Philippines is hoping to aid ex-workers of shipyard find new employment after the recent bankruptcy of Hanjin’s local subsidiary.
Indonesia holds government forum to boost job creation

The Indonesia Development Forum 2019 will take place in July this year, signalling the government’s intent to spur jobs creation.
Pernod Ricard Korea employees to fight staff layoffs

PRK is planning to shed more than half of its workforce of 220 employees, although it will first seek out voluntary resignations.
Happy Chinese New Year from HRM Asia

As the chinese Year of the Dog draws to a close, the team here at HRM Asia wishes all our readers a very happy Year of the Pig!
Goldman Sachs ditches single-use plastic in offices

Starting last week, the US bank ditched throw-away plastic items like water bottles or silverware in its offices and cafeterias.
Subaru probe finds 3,400 staff were not paid for overtime work

The revelation that 3,400 employees were not paid overtime wages surfaced in an internal probe after the 2016 suicide of an overworked employee.
How can SMEs get the most from their employee health benefits?

Some concrete, low-cost steps for SMEs and other companies to meet employee needs in the area of health benefits
Thailand running out of young and skilled workers

Thailand’s labour force is facing a crisis due to the country’s low birth rate and rapidly ageing population.
How employers can avoid the ‘angpao’ exodus

Employees often choose to leave after receiving bonus pay outs. But is this a reflective of problem with the employees – or with the organisation?
Grab adds 400 high-value jobs in Malaysia with centre of excellence

The centre will house Grab’s core business strategy and operational functions, including legal, customer experience, financial services and creative services.
‘Brutal’ job interview experience in UK triggers anger online

A UK company has drawn flak online for its ‘brutal’ job interview process, which many employees feel is the most challenging aspect of working there.
Foreign workers in Japan hit record 1.46 million

Foreign workers in Japan have grown more than three times over the past 10 years, according to data released by the government.
Hyundai Motors to lay off 1,500 jobs in China

By the end of this quarter, the jobs at its Beijing plants are likely to be declared redundant, and the staff either laid off or transferred to other facilities.
How Linklaters is championing a culture of diversity and inclusion

The Global Diversity Manager at Linklaters talks to HRM Magazine Asia about how the international law firm is working hard towards workforce parity.
Pakistan launches program to provide jobs for youth

Educated youth in Pakistan who remain unemployed are expected to find job opportunities under a new national job programme.
A quarter of US employed at risk from automation by 2030

According to a new report, the jobs most at risk are those in office administration, production, transportation, and food preparation.
Japan firms not strengthening governance despite Ghosn arrest

A majority of Japanese companies have no plan to strengthen corporate governance, despite the arrest of Nissan’s chairman for alleged misconduct.
Number of Nepalis going abroad to work falls sharply

The slump is in large part due to the Nepalese government’s ban on workers heading to Malaysia – imposed due to exploitative brokers.
HR Festival Asia Speaker Spotlight: Bernard Golstein

In advance of HR Festival Asia, the region’s largest gathering of the HR and tech industries, we chat with one of the event’s slated expert speakers.
Ethiopia allows almost one million refugees to leave camps and work

Ethiopia has passed a law giving almost one million refugees the right to work outside of camp, as part of a programme creating 100,000 jobs.
Young people to Davos leaders: More jobs, please

A UNICEF poll of 10,000 young people from more than 160 countries has a stark message: “We need more jobs and better education.”