Willingness to learn is number one skill when hiring says IBM chief
Skills are becoming outdated quickly so new hires need to show propensity to learn instead says tech giant’s boss.
Struggling startup Honestbee owes staff almost $1m
More than 200 former employees are fighting to get back wages from last two months from the Singapore-based online grocery delivery firm.
A third of employees would prefer a robot boss – if it is friendly
New US research shows there is still a fear of technology replacing jobs, but plenty of staff feel prepared to embrace technology at the highest levels.
More job losses across Asia’s banking sector
Financial services industry facing a tough time as firms restructure to deal with digitalisation and weakening economic outlook.
Dyson announces 2,000 new jobs for Southeast Asia
The appliance maker is relocating its head office to the region and hiring across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines over the next four years.
Deutsche Bank: Redefining the finance profession
Caroline Liow, Singapore Investment Bank Operations Head for Deutsche Bank, speaks about its strong focus on technology.
HR professionals: Are you ready for Generation Z?
While millennials hog all the headlines, the next generation after them are now entering the workforce with different attitudes and expectations.
Deutsche Bank gives staff in Singapore a digital ‘’boost’’
Despite shedding 18,000 jobs, Deutsche Bank has plenty to be optimistic about,explains its head of HR for Singapore.
HRM Five: The best productivity apps for modern working
Get more done in the working day with these handy apps that can give your productivity a welcome boost and make technology your friend not foe.
Asian countries least prepared to deal with ageing and automation
Singapore, China and Japan are way down the list which is propped up by South Korea when it comes to workplace preparedness among older workers.
Business expenses reveal a lot more about you than you think
What staff put on their company expenses can tell a lot about their attitudes toward their employer, giving a snapshot of how happy they are.
Would you work 30 days for the new iPhone?
Some number crunching shows how long it would take workers across the globe to pay for the 11th edition of the iPhone.
Two Cents: Is the age of disruption actually already dead?
It’s a controversial argument put forward by IBM that questions whether the pace of innovation has unexpectedly slowed.
Hong Kong begins campaign to rebuild its image among employers
Its leader Carrie Lam is talking about creating new jobs and has tried to get a PR agency to help rebrand the troubled city.
Philippines wants more women to become pilots
The country’s largest flight school is turning to females to help meet a shortage of pilots in Asia as demand soars.
Japanese father sues Asics over parental rights
Japan’s employment policies under spotlight after personnel worker was sent to work in warehouse after returning from paternal leave.
More than 2,000 jobs up in smoke at BAT
British American Tobacco plans to lay off 4% of its workforce including a fifth of senior managers as health fears over vaping grow.
BlackBerry expanding in Asia as employers want more security
The former handset maker is now a cybersecurity expert and is riding off the back of privacy concerns in the region to drive revenue.
UOB launches scheme to support family-led firms
The bank wants to help the next generation heads of Asia’s family-led firms to run and grow their businesses.
Gig economy under threat as California rules on contractor status
California lawmakers pass a controversial bill that requires firms to treat independent contractors as employees.
Indonesian unicorn bucks trend and slashes staff
While most billion dollar startups are expanding headcount, Bukalapak is cutting its workforce to become leaner.
Starbucks rolls out new employee benefits
The coffee giant will bring in a raft of improvements to lure workers and streamline mundane tasks amid aggressive competition.
Former Google HR Chief predicts human resources revolution
Laszlo Bock believes that we are on the cusp of an HR revolution like the operations and manufacturing revolutions a century ago.
Two Cents: When your founder and inspirational leader leaves
As Jack Ma stands down from Alibaba with billions in the bank and an entire leadership philosophy in his name, how does anyone follow in his footsteps?
Philippines government leads the way with HR
The ASEAN economy ranked first in the region for its delegation of human resources management practices.
Strict immigration rules in Thailand catching out foreigners
Pressure is growing on the Thai government to review out-dated immigration rules to avoid scaring off foreign talent and investment.
Hong Kong ongoing coverage – keep up to date
Our coverage continues with a look at how the ongoing protests and troubles are affecting companies and workers in the city.
Xero: People are at the heart of everything we do
The accounting software provider’s Chief People Officer and CEO work hand-in-hand to meet workforce needs.
No need to worry about ‘’brain drain’’ as it’s a complete myth
The concept is out-dated for a number of reasons explains respected economist at the Asian Development Bank.
ASEAN employees working the longest hours
Three of the top 10 countries who work the longest hours are in this region with Singapore and Thailand not far behind.