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The company says outdated payroll systems may have caused current and former employees to have been underpaid for the last eight years.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.
350 firms on notice for discriminatory practices
Under Singapore’s Fair Consideration Framework, companies have to ensure locals have equal chance at vacant positions as foreign professionals.
HRM Five: Helping staff get the most out of meetings
Meetings are a necessary part of any organisation. Here are some ways to help your teams get the most out of them.
Jet Airways decides against sweeping pay cuts
Following employee protests, and despite financial difficulties, the Indian carrier has decided not to slash employee salaries.
Amazon patents “spy goggles” that can monitor staff
The futuristic goggles will provide workers that wear them with key information – but will also collect data on them.
Digital nomadism is the future of work
Technological advances have seen an increasing trend towards borderless digital nomadism, especially in the workplace.
French worker wins right-to-disconnect battle
A regional director with a pest control firm has won one of the first test cases of France’s new “right to disconnect” laws.
Australian woman allegedly fired over abortion tweets
Angela Williamson says her former employer fired her for expressing controversial political opinions across social media.
Open offices may actually reduce face-to-face interaction
A new Harvard University study suggests that open offices might actually be less conducive to face-to-face interaction than thought.
Robotics literacy course launched in Singapore
Universal Robots and Singapore’s e2i are partnering to provide training in robotics solutions and automation equipment.
HRM Asia’s Top Stories for July, 2018
Catch up on hrmasia.com’s top stories for July 2018. They include a post-Pink Dot report on LGBTQ workers in Singapore, and an interview with Cirque du Soleil.
How HR leaders can sustain their passion for the function
HR leaders must nurture a sense of curiosity and compassion, in order to avoid the growing risk of professional burnout.
Kiwi firm experiments with four-day working week
Perpetual Guardian’s six-week trial saw an overall improvement in workforce productivity.
HRM Five: Elements of a great workplace
How to get started on creating a workplace that people love to come to everyday.
Transforming employee experiences with digital document workflows
Why paperless technology is central to digital transformation.
Artificial intelligence’s impact on HR
The robot revolution poses both opportunities and challenges for the human resource management function.
Six future banking roles, according to HSBC
A new HSBC report unveils six new roles that will require human intelligence in the robotics and automation-led workplace of the future.
HRM Asia’s Top Stories for June, 2018
Catch up on hrmasia.com’s top stories for June 2018. This month: Samsonite CEO’s CV fraud, employee recognition, and more.
HRM Five: Enabling successful reverse mentoring
Pairing senior executives with younger employees can be beneficial – here’s how HR can help talent get the most out of such mentorships.
Refining the path for success
Josh Heniro, Director of Southeast Asia Operations at the Institute of Management Accountants, talks about bridging the skills gap in the financial sector.
Extra long weekends for Japanese workers
The proposed “Shining Monday” scheme in Japan will give qualified workers one morning off per month.