Starbucks serves up tech training for 2,000
The retail coffee chain is upskilling its employees, getting them ready for a raft of new innovations in the market.
Two Cents: Do you have to be a bully to run a tech firm?
Accusations of bullying from Razer’s founder and CEO drag tech startups into the spotlight yet again for the way they treats employees.
Microsoft launches crypto recognition programme
The tech giant is partnering with a fintech firm to offer crypto rewards for coaching, mentoring, blogging, and creating code.
Making million dollar mistakes on the path to success
Circles.Life co-founder is creating a strong culture of learning which could help the challenger telco become the region’s next unicorn.
Razer Fintech brings in brains behind DBS’s digital transformation
Neal Cross was a key figure in helping to turn Singapore’s DBS Bank into a global innovation powerhouse.
DHL regional football tournament: “It’s like hosting our own World Cup”
More than 1,000 employees were flown into Singapore representing 23 countries for DHL’s football tournament.
Looking for ‘’extremely smart’’ people and problem solvers
Revolut is very selective when it comes to hiring talent to drive the fintech’s expansion into Asia, which makes its employees very proud.
FACEBOOK: Connecting people with five core values
At the social media platform, employees share in a strong belief that the work that they do connects and improves the lives of others.
Business leaders continue to shut out HR
A new report shows that an increasing number of C-suite leaders are failing to engage HR when developing business strategy.
Two Cents: Why are there so few Singaporean CEOs?
Singaporean managers are seen as competent, honest and hardworking – but aren’t stepping up to more senior roles.
CHRO Series Malaysia: Make innovation a way of life
Delegates at our CHRO Series 2019 in Malaysia were given exclusive insights and first-hand tips from companies going through digital transformations.
Hong Kong Airlines delays paying some staff
The city’s third-biggest carrier is delaying salary payments as protests have “severely affected” its finances.
FACEBOOK: Connecting its staff and the world
What are the top three lessons learned from eight years at Facebook for Benjamin Joe, its Vice President of Southeast Asia and Emerging Markets?
A data-driven Philippine workforce on the cards for 2020
Technology and digitalisation will shape hiring and requirement trends across the Philippines next year, according to a new salary survey.
More than one million people now work for the big 4 tech firms
Headcount is growing steadily at Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook giving employees a louder voice to protest.
Up to 15,000 jobs at risk from Indian insurer merger
The national government is pushing three major state-run insurance companies to consolidate, leading to thousands of potential redundancies.
Thai eSports startup predicts 10,000 jobs for the digital savvy
Bangkok-based Infofed will use a new injection of funds to expand its presence in Southeast Asia and spark job creation.
The world loves American freelancers
Almost 40% of all U.S freelance jobs advertised on Upwork are hired by foreign-based companies.
Has Google lost its ‘’cool place to work’’ status?
Once seen as a shining example of the modern workplace, more clampdowns and controversy continue to blight the search engine’s workplace.
We can’t ignore blockchain and cryptocurrencies
New forms of digital and decentralized payments offer lots of opportunities to make transactions faster, cheaper and safer.
Building a city for the future
As leaders predict cities with flying drones, driverless cars and lightning speed connectivity, let’s not forget about the people.
Are you back channeling enough?
Reaching out to mutual connections to get their second opinion on a potential hire is on the rise thanks to technology.
FACEBOOK: It is a great place to work!
It’s not just about cool, open-plan offices, chill-out areas, pool tables and well-stocked pantries. Building the right workplace culture is about finding the right people.
Did a sabbatical help build a US$140 billion company?
Salesforce founder says the power of extended time off helped him create a global software giant.
Pregnant, disabled and LGBT candidates being banned by Indonesian ministries
Harsh discrimination is on the rise within Indonesia’s Civil Service finds its Ombudsman.
Vietnam boosts its global attraction
The Southeast Asian economy has grand plans to raise its retirement age, allow trade unions and become a leading innovation centre.
Maybe Elon Musk should follow his own advice
After his latest stunt backfires with his ‘’bulletproof’’ windows, maybe the billionaire entrepreneur should communicate more with employees.
A glimpse into an AI future in the workplace
Having concrete examples of how artificial intelligence will be used will help us understand its future impact.
Hackathons come of age
Traditionally they were ways of getting developers to invent new tech and apps, but they also have a place in a digital transformation.
Tech firms love Mexican food
Deliveroo lifts the lid on the favourite choices of international cuisines among Singapore’s multi-cultural employees.