RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Claim Management
Times Software’s suite of software solutions was judged best in the Claim Management function by voters in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.
Bangladesh approves labour bill easing trade union set up
Bangladesh has passed a bill that will provide more facilities to workers, and the punishment of workers for violating laws has been reduced.
RCA2018: Best Talent Mobility Provider
Niche consultancy Talent Mobility Asia has won the Best Talent Mobility Provider trophy at this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Taiwan unemployment levels hit 18-year low
Thanks to steady economic improvement, Taiwan’s unemployment rate in September was as low as it’s ever been in almost two decades.
How HR can walk the walk, and talk the talk
Some advice from a Chief Operating Officer, and seasoned leader, for HR practitioners who want to become the best versions of themselves.
Southeast Asia faces major skills gap in talent crunch
Southeast Asia is facing a massive talent crunch amidst growing investments in the region, according to recruitment experts.
RCA2018: Best Leadership Development Consultancy
Singapore’s Center for Creative Leadership pulled in the most votes, and also the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Leadership Development in 2018.
Debunking workforce myths of the hospitality industry
Danny Li, co-founder, AsiaHospitalityCareers.com, sheds light on the reality of the hospitality industry’s employment outlook.
Japan to open 50,000 jobs to Filipinos from 2019
The Japanese ambassador to the Philippines says the country will open its doors to more Filipino workers, mainly to serve its aging population.
China’s semiconductor industry in serious talent shortage
China’s semiconductor industry is facing a major talent shortfall of up to 400,000 people by 2020, according a new report.
RCA2018: Best HR Consultancy
Talent Plus earned its second Readers’ Choice Award for 2018 in the highly-prized category of Best HR Consultancy.
What to know about the workforce of the future
As Puneet Swani writes, companies are now challenged with defining their workforce for the future, even as they grapple with transformation.
Asia-Pacific’s cybersecurity workforce gap hits 2.14m
Asia’s shortage is attributed to the region’s growing economies and the enactment of new cybersecurity and data privacy legislation.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Cloud Systems
Software developer Info-Tech Systems has been lauded in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards, taking out the Best Cloud Solutions category.
Paytm employees arrested for blackmailing CEO
The employees had attempted to extort almost $300 million from the Indian e-commerce company’s founder and CEO.
Hong Kong’s TVB cuts 150 jobs in restructuring efforts
Hong Kong commercial broadcaster Television Broadcasts Limited has cut 150 jobs as it looks to restructure operations.
Organisations not future-ready, say Asia-Pacific HR leaders
A new study has found that most HR leaders in the region are hesitant to say that their organisations are future-ready.
Labour market reform among Malaysia’s top priorities
There will be a focus on improving labour efficiency and productivity, enhancing access to quality education and training.
Ensuring quality jobs for blue-collar workers in the future
Companies must work with in partnership with governments and workers to ensure that transformation leaves no man behind.
Millions at risk of losing jobs due to global trade wars
The exacerbation of trade wars present “real risks” to the global economy, with as many as millions of jobs on the line.
‘Work-from-home’ bill gets senate and house approval in Phillippines
A proposed work-from-home bill will soon provide Filipino workers with the option for greater work-life balance.
RCA2018: Best Corporate MICE Venue (Southeast Asia)
Oakwood Hotel and Residence Sri Racha was named the best corporate-level MICE player in Southeast Asia, in a first for the Readers’ Choice Awards.
Grab drivers switch to newly launched Go-Jek
Grab drivers are hoping Go-Jek will offer better work conditions, as thousands registered on their portal just a few hours after its launch.
Robert Walters net fee income in Europe and Asia rose in Q3
Robert Walters reports increased hiring in Europe and Asia, with recruitment activity at its highest levels across Britain.
RCA2018: Best Career Conversation Provider
TrainingGearAsia was a worthy winner of this new category, giving the company a record three Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018.
RCA2018: Best Corporate Wellness Provider
Fullerton Health outscored its rivals to claim the Best Corporate Wellness Provider trophy at the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018
NTU PACE College: Building digital skills at every level
Nanyang Technology University’s PACE College believes every organisation should have the chance to seize the advantages that digital literacy can bring.
South Korean firms shift to blind hiring
South Korean firms are adopting blind hiring for select positions, so that they focus more on skills and performance.
Taiwan Solar cutting 20% of its workforce
Taiwan solar firms are seeking to survive the industry downturn by cutting jobs as part of efforts to streamline production.
The cultural challenges of digital transformation
Juliana Ang, Chief HR Officer at NTUC Income, talks about how transformation is really about shaping culture and mindsets.