Singapore Press Holdings launches sexual harassment taskforce
CEO Ng Yat Chung draws a line after two editors were involved in undeclared and improper relations with a junior staff member.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Minn Yan Aung Naing Soe
The Head of HR for International SOS in Myanmar is building the medical and travel security multinational’s local function from the ground up.
Myanmar blacklists Dole Thailand due to labour violations
The multi-national company, known for its bananas, is already being sued by the Burmese government for a separate issue.
RCA2018: Best Corporate – Healthcare Group
Alliance Healthcare held out a strong field to be named HRM Magazine Asia readers’ choice in the healthcare group category for 2018.
Up to 180 million women’s jobs at risk due to automation: IMF
The International Monetary Fund’s president also noted the importance of investing in human capital, particularly in Asia.
Japan firms to do away with traditional recruiting practices
These traditional practices include lifetime employment and mass hiring of graduates, and are now thought to be oudated.
How to start with design thinking in HR
Steve Boese says there are natural HR applications to design thinking, especially in the space of HR technology.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Jahja Soenarta
Jahja Soenarta is currently focused on the next stage of digital transformation for his organisation and its more than 10,000 employees.
Amazon gets rid of bonuses for hourly employees
Bonuses and stock options are casualties of the global e-commerce company’s intent to raise the hourly minimum wage.
The many challenges of corporate scaling
Expanding a business comes with its own growing pains, writes Rick Hammell, CEO of Elements Global Services.
RCA2018: Best Serviced Apartment Property (Southeast Asia)
Oakwood Hotel and Residence Sri Racha, on the southern coast of Thailand, was rated the region’s best by HRM Magazine Asia readers.
Unemployed numbers hit 19-year high in Korea
In a struggling job market, the unemployment levels have deteriorated to their worst since the Asian financial crisis of 1997.
Online hiring for HR declines in Malaysia, blooms in Philippines
According to the latest Monster Employment Index, HR and admin talent is in-demand in the Philippines, but suffering decline in Malaysia and Singapore.
Xero introduces new wellbeing leave for employees
In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, Xero hopes to fight the stigma of mental health in the workplace.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Talent Management
Frontier e-HR’s cloud-based service took out the prized gong for best talent management technology at the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Engaging employees leads to higher revenue growth: Aon
Investing in employee engagement can lead to tangible dividends in the form of increased revenue, a new study says.
Japan begins talks on extending retirement age to 70
It is hoped that extending the retirement age will help people extend their lifespans and address the labour problems of an ageing population.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Leave Management
Times Software’s suite of software solutions was judged best in the leave management function by voters in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ford to cut jobs worldwide as business in Asia struggles
The layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort that the US carmarker hopes will cut costs over the next three to five years.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Clayton Tan
The HR director at Vinda Group SEA is combining startup and consultancy experience to blend “East” versus “West” approaches to people management.
India to lead Asia-Pacific salary increases in 2019
Although they higher than anywhere else in the region, India’s salary increases are likely to stabilise next year.
RCA2018: Best Corporate – Talent Engagement Provider
TrainingGearAsia’s first of three Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018 highlighted how its programmes are able to engage entire workforces.
Cambodia trains youth, poor for jobs in Japan
The new agreement will help to revitalise Japan’s workforce, which is starting to struggle as the population ages out.
RCA2018: Best Business Programme Provider
The Management Development Institute of Singapore’s business programmes have been judged top of the class by HRM Magazine Asia readers.
How to enable agility through a culture of lifelong learning
Henkel’s Singapore President Thomas Holenia explains how a culture of continuous learning can add value to every employee – and HR themselves.
Asia-Pacific’s aviation industry to support 44 million jobs by 2036
A new report explores the fundamental role civil aviation plays for today’s society and addresses the economic impact of this global industry.
Lendlease employees give back on Community Day
Employees at Lendlease dedicated more than 1,300 volunteer hours in just one day, across seven different community outreach projects.
RCA2018: Best Recruitment Firm – Client Experience
Resource Solutions was voted as the People’s Choice when it comes to client service in the highly-competitive recruitment space.
StarHub to slash 300 jobs under transformation plan
Following a difficult few years amid competition and rising costs, StarHub is looking to diversify into new businesses.
Australian employers must justify flexible work refusals
The Fair Work Commission has introduced a clause that mandates justification by any employer denying flexible working requests.