How conversational recruiting can supercharge talent acquisition
Conversational recruiting allows candidates to interact with AI, streamlining the hiring process and enhancing their experience.
BTS acquires SEAC to bolster SE Asia talent development footprint
Following a US$7.5 million acquisition, SEAC’s team of over 50 experts will join BTS, integrating into BTS Thailand and enhancing BTS Group’s solutions.
CHRO Indonesia 2024: HR leaders seek innovation amidst challenges
CHRO Indonesia 2024 will explore HR strategies, inclusive leadership, and advanced technologies to transform workplaces and drive success.
Employees in Singapore growing increasingly unhappy with jobs
Employees in Singapore prioritise long-term career satisfaction over high salaries yet face significant job-skills mismatches.
Wage growth in Malaysia accelerates amidst economic expansion
Malaysia’s median wage surged to RM2,844 in March, reflecting labour market improvements, despite persistent gender wage disparities.
HR’s human touch: Indispensable in the AI world
AI is transforming HR and increasing the need for human-centric skills such as empathy and critical thinking, says Speexx’s Armin Hopp.
Filtrona makes strides in sustainability and diversity
Filtrona is boosting sustainability with zero waste, renewable energy, and gender diversity initiatives, while strengthening governance.
Cultivating a competitive edge through innovation and flexible work
Leadership’s role in shaping the future of work is vital for success, intertwining organisational and individual wellbeing, says SIG’s Angelina Chua.
Men face greater promotion challenges in FWAs
Men on flexible work schedules face greater promotion challenges than women, with 36% experiencing this issue, compared to 27% of women.
How generative AI is empowering today’s workforce
Generative AI is transforming HR in Asia-Pacific by enhancing productivity and efficiency, and firms like DBS Bank and MAS have invested significantly in it.
MEF urges continued remote work for Covid-positive employees
Datuk Syed Hussain of the Malaysian Employers Federation advocates WFH policies for COVID-19-positive employees to prevent the spread of the virus.
Firms in China face legal action for discriminatory pregnancy testing
Despite efforts to address record-low birth rates, some firms in China are avoiding hiring women of childbearing age due to pregnancy concerns.
Upskill, engage, thrive: HR toolkit at CHRO Indonesia 2024
The CHRO Series brings its Indonesia edition to Park Hyatt Jakarta on August 14 to address critical HR challenges and showcase the latest innovations.
Veremark names Elizabeth Fitzell as Strategic Board Advisor
Elizabeth Fitzell joins Veremark, enhancing the global background screening organisation’s leadership with her extensive industry experience.
HR Tech Fest Awards 2025: Celebrating HR innovation and leadership
HRM Asia presents HR Tech Fest Awards 2025 to celebrate Asia’s top HR leaders for excellence in innovation, leadership, and sustainability.
Flexible work crucial for working parents in Singapore to thrive
Culture Catalyst’s Scott Harrison highlights the need for flexible work in Singapore to support working parents and address low birth rates.
G-Able partners Workday to elevate employee experience
G-Able unifies HR with Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) to streamline operations for global expansion and boost workforce productivity.
Australia launches new DES Performance Framework
The new Disability Employment Services (DES) Performance Framework and Scorecards aim to enhance employment service effectiveness.
The retention equation: What makes employees stay?
Work-life balance and flexible arrangements are some of the top retention drivers today—share what matters most to you in HRM Asia’s poll.
Financial stress affecting job performance, AKPK report reveals
Financial stress affects 26% of employees in Malaysia, with 65% reporting reduced job performance and an impact on employee loyalty.
Japan sees biggest wage hikes in decades
Driven by labour shortages and inflation, employees’ pay in Japan is set to rise by an average of 5.1% this year.
Employment Hero launches SmartMatch in Singapore
Employment Hero’s SmartMatch eliminates writing job descriptions, advertising, and resume sifting to surface candidates faster.
The Paradox of AI: How it creates a winning candidate experience
AI is transforming recruitment by enhancing the candidate experience, making it more efficient and engaging, and ultimately more human.
CHRO Malaysia 2024 to address key HR strategies amid new HR roadmap
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series will take place on 10 July 2024 for its Malaysia edition, guiding CHROs in aligning people with business strategy.
New legislation empowers union delegates in Australia
A new analysis of Australia’s Closing Loopholes Act asserts that bolstering union delegate rights enhances workplace collaboration and productivity.
Thailand HR TECH 2024 to showcase AI-driven leadership
The Thailand HR TECH 2024 explores technology’s role in leadership, sustainability, and wellbeing with over 100 global experts.
Revolutionising workforce training for a dynamic hospitality landscape
With the launch of Ascott Global Academy for Excellence (AGAX), Ascott aims to empower its workforce for the future.
Gen Z and millennials in Asia-Pacific want purpose, sustainability in jobs
Deloitte’s Sonia Breeze urges organisations to adapt to Asia’s young talent’s desire for purpose and sustainability in their job roles.
G-P revolutionises global hiring with AI-powered onboarding platform
HR teams can now streamline international recruitment and ensure compliance with G-P’s new AI-powered onboarding solution.
Siemens’ journey to empowerment and hybrid work
Siemens’ Evelyn Stier highlights the need for personal connections, understanding preferences, and fostering trust in hybrid work.