Chinese insurer Aviva-COFCO ventures into HR management space
The company says that “the need to help organisations to be better prepared for a changing business environment has become greater than ever”.
Taiwanese solar cell firm Motech slashing 300 jobs
The cuts will mainly affect migrant workers at Motech, one of the world’s biggest solar cell manufacturers.
Candidate screening in the digital future
In an increasingly digital world, background screening of candidates becomes a vital consideration.
South Korea’s automaker Ssangyong to reinstate 119 laid-off workers
This follows almost a decade of a protracted labour dispute between the carmaker and employees who were forcefully let go in 2009.
Thai minister urges universities to up tech skills training
Unless Thai university graduates have the relevant technology competencies, mass unemployment will be a real threat.
Chinese universities fly high in employability rankings
Tsinghua University is leading the Asian continent in the latest QS graduate employability research, with four other Chinese institutions in the top 100.
GSK planning shut down of Bangladesh unit
Some 800 employees will lose their jobs if GSK Bangladesh proceeds with a proposed closure of its pharmaceuticals business.
Automation to kill Southeast Asian jobs: WEF
Experts at the World Economic Forum have warned that huge employment problems will hit the region if skills do not keep up with technology advances.
Harassment endemic in Japan’s service sector
A new survey from one of Japan’s largest unions has found that almost three quarters of Japan’s service sector employee face harassment from customers.
Grab implements microlearning platform for drivers
The ride-sharing firm will be using mobile technology to provide onboarding and continuous learning via mobile devices.
Hong Kong employers struggling to fill vacant positions
Sales representatives are reportedly the hardest professionals to find in Hong Kong, followed by IT specialists and engineers.
How robotics has become the “future factory” of industry
Omron’s regional head of robotics, Swaminathan Ramamurthy, discusses the potential and current reality of robots in the manufacturing workforce.
Qatar abolishes unpopular exit visa system
Foreign workers in Qatar will no longer need controversial exit permits from their employers to leave the country.
HR leaders expecting global skills gap: new survey
According to a new, global survey, only 20% of employees have what it takes to thrive and survive in Industry 4.0.
Matching the right technology to the right employee
As Pang Yee Beng – Senior Vice President for South Asia and Korea at Dell EMC – points out, the devil is in the details.
HRM Magazine Asia September 2018 – Available Now
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Myanmar to train workers for Thai fisheries
A new agreement between Myanmar and Thailand will provide a legal pathway for trained fisheries workers to gain employment in Thailand.
HRM Five: Building data literacy across the organisation
It is up to HR professionals to ensure their organisations don’t get left behind in the data-driven future. Here’s a basic how-to to get started.
Indian workers hold ‘biggest’ labour rally in decades
Thousands of Indian workers took to the streets of New Delhi in a protest against “anti-people policies”.
Artificial intelligence to diversify human thinking
A new study finds that many business leaders are optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work.
Cambodia earmarks government jobs for youth
The incoming government of Cambodia is looking to start with a clean slate, and bring the country’s youth into the fold.
Mainland China targets Taiwan’s top tech talent
China’s efforts to recruit Taiwanese engineers — via above-market benefits packages — are beginning to pay off handsomely.
Work-related hearing loss a rising health concern
Prolonged noise pollution at the workplace seems to be giving rise to hearing loss issues among some workers and workplaces in Malaysia.
The science and practice of workplace ergonomics
When the need for good workplace ergonomics is met, workplace safety and productivity are maximised.
Readiness to digitise: 12 questions to ask first
Laurence Smith offers twelve questions to help pinpoint your organisations point on the vital journey to digital transformation
Alibaba launches talent programme in Singapore
The Alibaba Talent Programme aims to develop the next generation of technology-focused and innovative PhD candidates.
South Korean businesses set to expand hiring
South Korea’s biggest companies are expected to ramp up their hiring plans over September and the fourth quarter of this year.
Health challenges of sending your employees abroad
Expatriating or relocating your employees comes with a unique set of challenges – not least of which is the health aspect.
Hong Kong insurance industry struggling to recruit
Poor job perception is making it harder for businesses to bring in fresh blood at the specialist and middle management levels.
Singapore to train 2,000 professionals for future AI jobs
A further 10,000 Singaporeans, from students to working adults, will also be equipped with AI skills as part of the AI for Everyone programme.