The current state and future possibilities of talent management
We look at the ways talent management in Asia-Pacific is being enhanced through targeted technology and software applications.
Verizon offers voluntary severance packages to departing employees
Verizon cuts 10,400 jobs out of 44,000 eligible employees in a “voluntary separation program,” as part of cost cutting measures.
Truck drivers charged with offence in Singapore for $1 bribes
Singapore has charged two Chinese migrant workers with soliciting one dollar bribes from lorry drivers, and could face prison time if convicted.
Qantas staff expected to work extra hours during Christmas for free
The Australian-based airline has been criticised for asking staff to volunteer extra hours at the airport during Christmas.
Trump resort worker has no regret speaking out about abuse
A Trump resort worker living in the US illegally says she does not regret speaking out about experiencing workplace abuse.
Chinese doll factory investigated over workplace abuse claims
The workers at a toy factory in Heyuan, China, were working illegally overtime, and often earning less than SG$1.80 per hour.
HR Development Awards recognises companies investing in human capital
The HR Development Awards, held over November 27-28, recognise outstanding Malaysian employers for their investment in human capital.
New tax law threatens 150,000 jobs in Philippines
At least 1,200 firms in the Philippines might pull out from investing due to the sudden shift in policy, resulting in 150,000 jobs at stake.
HR Tech Think Tank: Recruitment software
Organisations are facing reduced budgets to fight for a low supply of talent, says Alpar Major, co-founder of SmartDreamers.
Taiwanese workers to get slightly improved year-end bonuses
The slight increase in bonuses is reflected by a reduction in the rate of increase from year to year.
HR Tech Think Tank: HR Information Systems
Legacy HR information systems may be causing more harm than good, Swingvy’s Tho Kit Hoong told the HR Tech Think Tank last month.
HR Tech Think Tank: Employee engagement software
Effective software is an important part of building talent engagement today. But it’s definitely not the only requirement.
Bangalore pays highest salaries in all of India
LinkedIn India revealed in a recent survey that Bangalore City pays the highest salaries in all of India.
HR Tech Think Tank: AI and Robotic Process Automation
Grace Kerrison, Managing Director of Pymetrics in Asia-Pacific, says artificial intelligence can help solve the challenge of recruiting with zero bias.
Elon Musk video triggers NASA safety review of SpaceX and Boeing
NASA has demanded a safety review of the workplace culture at SpaceX and Boeing, after a video of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk smoking pot appeared.
Singapore not backing down on foreign worker restrictions
The restrictions on cheap foreign labour has forced companies to invest in technology and other productivity-boosting measures.
Most Vietnamese workers looking to change jobs in 2019
Most Vietnamese workers want to switch jobs in 2019 due to a lack of career advancement, according to a survey.
Toshiba to slash 7,000 global jobs in five years
The struggling Japanese corporation will be cutting 5% of its workforce over the next five years, in a bid to boost profitability.
Under Armour to employees: no more hedonism on company dime
The American sports apparel giant told employees that it would no longer expense “adult entertainment, limousine services and gambling.”
A third of Australian migrant workers are paid less than half minimum wage
A new report shows that migrant workers in Australia are among the worst paid in the country, and most are suffering in silence.
RCA2018: Best Corporate Health and Wellness Screening
In the second of two HRM Readers’ Choice Award wins, Fullerton Health was named best Corporate Health and Wellness Screening Provider.
Keep customers happy, or you’re out: Singtel-Optus CEO
The customer comes first: the CEO of Singtel-Optus has told staff to keep customers happy, or risk losing their jobs.
RCA2018: Best Serviced Apartment (Singapore)
Oakwood Studios Singapore was named the island state’s best serviced apartment property, in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Three things we learned at HR Tech Think Tank
How can HR professionals best equip themselves for the new, digital world of work? We bring you some of the key learning points from HR Tech Think Tank.
Technology disruption in the spotlight at HR Tech Think Tank
Over 200 HR professionals took part in the inaugural HR Tech Think Tank, hosted by HRM Asia on Friday, October 19.
RCA2018: Best Business Hotel
Equarius Hotel, part of the Resorts World Sentosa complex, was named the Best Business Hotel in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Preparing transport workers for reskilling worldwide
The International Transport Workers’ Federation and the Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute are teaming up to prepare for transformation.
UK employers will need to publish race pay gap figures
With the proposed law, the UK government aims to tackle the lack of social mobility among ethnic minorities.