Hong Kong reveals priority sectors for foreign talent
The list reveals how Hong Kong hopes to continue developing as a high value-added and diversified economy.
How to protect your talent from workplace bullying
In this second of two extracts on workplace bullying, Marion Neubronner highlights what organisations can do to combat poor workplace behaviour.
What happens when HR promotes the wrong talent
Despite its widespread practice, companies are making a major mistake when they automatically elevate their best contributors to supervisory roles.
South Korea plans for record spending on jobs creation
South Korea is hoping that increased resources will help to create jobs, especially for women and senior citizens.
Achieving gender diversity in the early childhood sector
The gender diversity issue in the early childhood sector takes on a slightly different angle, but it’s no less important.
Philippines inch towards 100-day paid maternity leave
The proposed law is progressing through the Filipino House of Representatives; one of the country’s two law-making bodies.
Workplace bullying: what HR needs to know
What HR needs to know about the costs and potential strategies to combat bullying behaviour in the workplace.
Dyson and NTU launch studio to develop engineers
Selected students will get a first, real taste of what it’s like to work as an engineer in a professional environment.
Malaysia halts intake of Bangladeshi workers
The Malaysian government has suspended the national migration system used to hire workers specifically from Bangladesh.
Japan to strictly enforce quota for people with disabilities
A crackdown is set to follow reports that government agencies have been padding their data on how many disabled staff they employ.
Fraser Hospitality: Choose your home away from home
Fraser Hospitality’s four Singapore-based serviced residence options represent the best combination of local charm and total comfort.
Thai employers charged over undocumented workers
154 businesses have been charged after sweeping checks involving almost 2,500 employers and 50,000 foreign workers.
Family status discrimination under fire in Hong Kong
The territory’s Equal Opportunities Commission says employers are still slow to accommodate employees who have to care for family members.
Employees form biggest cybersecurity risk
A new study suggests that organisations need to improve cybersecurity education and training provided to employees.
HR Tech Think Tank: Registrations now open
At HRM Asia’s HR Think Tank, delegates will have the chance to immerse themselves in one of eight different HR technology streams.
Goldman Sachs to ship breast milk for travelling staff
The British investment firm will pay for working mothers to courier their expressed breast milk home during business trips.
Australia’s casual workers may be entitled to annual leave
A landmark court ruling has found that “regular casual” workers, including truck drivers, are entitled to annual leave benefits.
Bought-out Uber continuing to recruit in Singapore
Despite closing its Southeast Asian app, the ride-hailing giant looks set to maintain its regional headquarters in the city-state.
Google employees protest China censorship
Some 1,400 Google staff have signed a letter protesting the company’s cooperation with the Chinese government on web censorship.
IBM launches technology apprenticeship
The company aims to nurture digital economy skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and data analytics.
Aon names best employers for 2018
DBS Bank has been recognised by Aon as the best regional employer for Asia-Pacific, as well as in the individual markets of Singapore and India.
Maritime industry awards $1.9 million worth of scholarships
Local maritime businesses in Singapore all contributed to the education fund, which is aimed at developing the industry’s pipeline of talent.
Putting the human touch on artificial intelligence
Helen Masters says now is great time for HR leaders to embrace transformation and the benefits it can deliver.
Irish employer ordered to pay for night emails
Courts agreed that an executive’s after-hours email amounted to an almost 50% increase in work hours over what had been contracted.
Lush Australia may owe staff up to $2 million
The company says outdated payroll systems may have caused current and former employees to have been underpaid for the last eight years.
Australian woman allegedly fired over abortion tweets
Angela Williamson says her former employer fired her for expressing controversial political opinions across social media.
Google launches job search in Singapore
Google’s new, dedicated job search vertical for Singapore will draw from a wide range of local listings from across the world wide web.
Infographic: Why employees hate meetings
Common issues identified in the Robert Half study include late starts, poor scheduling, and disengaged attendees.
Greater China residents get improved access to Mainland jobs
Improved mobility now on the cards for workers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Italy looks to discourage short-term contracts
A new law seeks to curb temporary work arrangements that some say have been contributing to high youth unemployment.