Singapore tops Asia-Pacific nations in talent competitiveness
According to the IMD World Talent Ranking 2018, Singapore leads the Asia-Pacific pack, followed by Hong Kong and Malaysia.
After an 18-month search, Flipkart names new HR head
Flipkart has made a key appointment of a chief HR officer, which has remained vacant for about 18 months.
1,000 people show up to support fair and inclusive workplaces
The New Paper Big Walk 2018 in Singapore welcomed more than 1,000 participants to walk in support of building fair and inclusive workplaces for all.
What makes Mastercard a great place to work
According to Mastercard’s head of HR for Asia-Pacific, the company wants to help employees to be at their best both on and off the job.
Vietnamese workers earn most in Japan and South Korea
Compared to Taiwan and the Middle East, a Vietnamese worker earned more working in Japan and South Korea in the 2010-2017 period.
Harsh factory environments triggering Chinese workers’ suicides
China’s massive electronics production factories often faces allegations of poor labour conditions, resulting in high employee suicide cases.
Companies in Singapore recognised for corporate giving efforts
Some 60 “champions of good” in Singapore’s business world have been commended for driving corporate stewardship and social impact.
Up to 340,000 foreign workers likely to enter Japan in five years
Japan is expecting up to 340,000 foreign workers in the next five years in order to tackle the serious local talent shortage in the country.
South Korea’s unemployment rate rises in October
South Korea’s jobless rate increases in October, as dismal job conditions continue in the retail and hospitality sector.
How to continuously evolve as a leader
A Managing Director explains how working across diverse internal teams in three vastly different regions helped shape her leadership style.
UAE looks to new markets to attract talent
Companies in the United Arab Emirates are looking beyond Europe and the US to attract skilled staff into the country.
HR professionals in India among top three most in demand
India has seen a surge in talent demand in various industries including Automobile, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.
HR Festival Asia: Nominate now for the HR Fest Awards
HR Festival Asia will celebrate three organisations and two leaders in its first-ever Southeast Asia Awards.
11,000 HSBC employees to get more days off
HSBC in Hong Kong has raised the number of days off from 22 to 24 for certain grades of staff, with the aim of improving work-life balance.
Honda’s Bangladeshi plant to begin manufacturing
Honda has established a new factory in Bangladesh and believes that the motorcycle industry will further contribute to the national economy.
For the maritime sector to keep up, HR must transform
New approaches to maritime talent attraction and retention are crucial if the industry wishes to thrive in Industry 4.0.
Pakistan committed to fulfilling 10 million jobs promise
The Pakistani government is working to fulfill its promise of 10 million jobs, in addition to five million new homes.
Japanese firms recruiting directly in South Korea
Japanese firms keen on hiring highly motivated South Koreans organised a local recruitment event in the country.
At home with three generations at Orchard Parksuites
Three generations of the expatriate Chen family are enjoying life in their three-bedroom apartment at Far East Hospitality’s Orchard Parksuites.
Female employment rate in Saudi Arabia inches upwards
Saudi Arabia’s private sector sees an increase in the number of working Saudi women in the second quarter of 2018.
Vietnam ranks 19th in best countries for expats globally
Vietnam has shown to be promising for expats who are seeking both opportunities and challenges to boost and develop their careers.
Taiwan defers plans for mandatory labour directors
Companies are pushing back against Taiwan lawmakers who are proposing that companies appoint labour directors.
Indonesia calls on HR to lead nationwide skills development
The Minister for Manpower says HR leaders have an important role in raising the living standards of the country’s working poor.
HRM Magazine Asia wins double in Asia-wide publishing awards
HRM Magazine Asia picked up the silver prize for Best Trade Media at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Publishing Awards.
Manila’s minimum wage increased to $14 per day
Labour groups have deemed the new minimum wage increase in Manila as insufficient for overworked and underpaid workers.
HR Tech Think Tank: Talent Management software
Talent management software is a complex ecosystem, as delegates to this cluster of the HR Tech Think Tank discovered.
Cambodia to send 5,000 workers to Kuwait in 2019
With the aim of strengthening bilaterial relations, Kuwait will be welcoming 5,000 Cambodian migrant workers to the country for the first time next year.
Singapore’s best workplaces for 2018, according to Great Place To Work
Some 13 companies in total were named Singapore’s Best Workplaces for 2018, at the annual Great Place to Work Awards.
Gamification in the workplace: Less ping-pong, more psychology
Proper use of gamification for the workforce can provide organisations with a competitive advantage in the changing business environment.
China to implement employment-boosting measures
China will be implementing measures to boost employment, with the aim of helping local businesses as well as the jobless.