Vietnam scrambles to meet skilled labour demand
As the biggest benefactor of the US-China trade war, Vietnam is feeling the squeeze as companies open manufacturing plants in the country.
Get hiring this month
October is the best time to hunt for talent and for jobseekers to send in applications, according to new data from LinkedIn.
Labour helps Singapore hit top spot for competitiveness
The city state overtakes the US to become the most competitive nation in the world, according to the World Economic Forum.
Netflix gives green light to human resources cartoon
The creators of popular ‘’Big Mouth’’ TV series are writing a workplace comedy called ‘’Human Resources” featuring monsters instead of people.
Two Cents: How long will the gig economy last?
“Gig’’ workers are more likely to be those supplementing existing jobs or earning a little income while looking for full-time job.
Bringing ethics into recruitment
A Malaysian recruitment agency is launching a new ethical hiring model that it hopes others in the industry will follow.
Is AI sexist?
With men massively outnumbering women in technology roles, submissive female voice assistants like Alexa could become rife and reinforce stereotypes.
”My dream is to make my coffee auntie a millionaire”
Patrick Liew is a true maverick and innovator when it comes to people management, and has turned his HR function on its head.
Can air taxis save Asia’s congested cities?
A flying air taxi is expected to make its debut over Singapore’s skies later this month but could be more useful in Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Yangon.
Uber launches new app to help find workers
The ride-hailing app is piloting a new service in Chicago that connects employers with temporary workers who want shift work.
PwC continues the digital upskilling trend
The consultancy firm is committing $10 million to develop the technology skills of more than 3,000 staff in Singapore.
Singapore escapes HSBC axe
As 10,000 jobs are cut across the banking group, the Lion City looks to set to survive unscathed in the latest round of downsizing.
Duty-free operator DFS bows to pressure
Hong Kong-based duty-free operator DFS Group has backed down and agreed to pay higher severance pay to laid-off workers in Singapore.
Malaysia and China join forces to boost tech skills
The two Asian countries will cooperate in technical and vocational education training to prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Accountants and lawyers most fearful of being replaced by robots
Surprisingly, these are the two most searched jobs on a website designed to show which roles are most vulnerable to automation.
WeWork woes continue as people management called into question
After delaying its stockmarket flotation, the coworking office giant is now dealing with the fallout after its controversial CEO steps down.
Two Cents: So what exactly is a DAO and do you need one?
A new organisational model that decentralises power and decision-making is gaining popularity in influential circles.
From fast food to fast apply
McDonald’s is allowing job seekers to start their application from the comfort of their couch using Alexa or Google Assistant across nine major markets.
New skills framework for financial services launched
Financial institutions are being asked to use it for staff development and workforce planning to keep workers relevant.
Work emails may reveal more than an employee survey
New technology analyses messages to look for how people write to each other rather than what they actually write.
Barclays fined by U.S watchdog for hiring practices
The British bank pays US$6.3 million to settle a SEC investigation into hiring friends and family of foreign officials in Asia-Pacific.
Hong Kong bank workers set up trade union
With the goal of ‘’defending democracy and freedom’’ The Hong Kong Financial Industry Employees General Union has been founded.
It’s hard to do anything without talented people
Chief People Officer at Workday Ashley Goldsmith explains how important it is to attract and keep the right people for the success of an organisation.
Have a talent gap? Perhaps just build a robot!
Japan’s SoftBank robotics has launched an AI-enabled vacuum-cleaning robot that could see the end of the humble janitor.
Another sacking for Hong Kong protest supporter
The fallout from the Hong Kong protests continues with a lawyer from French investment bank BNP Paribas the latest casualty.
Grab to upskill 3 million workers across Southeast Asia
The tech giant plans to improve the digital literacy of millions, digitize more small businesses and train its future-ready workforce by 2025.
Employees feeling more burned out than ever before
But simply listening to employees makes them far more engaged and leads to a significant reduction in burnout, according to new report from O.C. Tanner.
Migraines create a $1bn headache for employers in Singapore
Being work-driven, goal-orientated, spending longer hours at work and stress are major triggers, according to medical experts.
Two Cents: A novel way to make money from your innovation lab
Huawei’s offer of US$1 billion for app developers could be a path to make a profit from your inhouse techpreneurs.
Singapore and Indonesia join forces to develop human capital
The two nations will build economic ties on a wide range of areas including infrastructure, human capital development and the digital economy.