Over 4,600 jobs offered by Singapore start-ups
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also revealed the top five jobs that are offered in its weekly jobs situation report.
Hong Kong sees slight dip in unemployment rate
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate eased slightly, likely helped by the newly launched government wage subsidy.
Malaysia’s labour productivity plunges for Q2 2020
This is in line with a 17.1% contraction of the economy in the same quarter, as total hours worked dropped because of COVID-19.
Over 4 million youths in India lost jobs due to pandemic
A report by the International Labour Organization and the Asian Development Bank also warned of the impact the pandemic has on youths in the region.
Zoom opens data centre in Singapore, plans to hire more locals
The latest Singapore data centre, which is its first in Southeast Asia, brings its total to 18 sites globally.
South Korean firms continue work-from-home policies
As South Korea grapples with a second COVID-19 wave, many companies are having to make remote working a priority.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Wellbeing key to organisational resilience
Employee wellbeing has never been more important as employers look to support their people both physically and mentally.
Tata Starbucks opens two all-women stores in India
The two stores in India are operated entirely by women, with the number of all female-led stores to double by the end of the year.
Thailand records biggest economic contraction in more than 20 years
The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled Thailand’s tourism industry, which is critical for the country’s economy.
S’pore extends Jobs Support Scheme among $8b worth of measures
The scheme, which was due to expire in August, will be extended by seven months until March next year at a more sustainable level.
A comprehensive guide to upgrading to SAP SuccessFactors
A white paper from Rizing provides organisations with the right strategies to upgrade their HR processes to SAP SuccessFactors in the cloud.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards: Last day to nominate!
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Malaysia posts worst economic performance in more than two decades
Not since the Asian financial crisis of 1998 has the country experienced such a toll on its economy.
Over 11,000 Malaysians employed under Hiring Incentive Programme
The RM1.5 billion programme was introduced to help workers who have been displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic find jobs.
Businesses in the Philippines to be granted more access to credit
The Philippines government has set aside 120 billion pesos for a credit guarantee programme that will help small businesses gain access to loans.
Singapore Airlines introduces more cost-cutting measures
A new scheme offers cabin crew members the option of early release or retirement as the airline continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indonesia looks to boost job creation with new Bill
The job creation Bill will make it more attractive for foreign companies to create jobs in the country which has seen record unemployment rate.
Wage growth continues to slow down in Australia
Consumer confidence and business conditions continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Employee communications at the heart of thriving work cultures
A transforming world of work means that employee communication and engagement are more important than ever for organisations.
92,000 jobs committed to Singapore job seekers
Manpower Minister Josephine Teo revealed that about seven in 10 of the jobs committed so far are PMET roles.
Malaysia to help more SMEs resume business activities
Malaysia’s economic recovery will depend on SMEs getting back on their feet, suggested Malaysia’s International Trade and Industry Minister.
Singapore reviewing work-from-home policy
Companies operating in Singapore have called on more flexibility to be exercised where work arrangements are concerned.
Thailand lifts entry ban on selected foreigners
Thailand will permit entry for four groups of foreign nationals subject to stringent requirements and quarantine.
Philippines falls into recession for the first time in almost 3 decades
This represents the biggest slump in quarterly GDP data dating back to 1981, and plunges the Philippines into recession.
Thai businesses to receive financial support
A loan from the Asian Development Bank will help the Thai government give more support to SMEs in the country.
47 firms in Singapore on watchlist for possible discriminatory hiring
The companies, which comprise of both large and small firms, are found to have “exceptionally high share of PMETs compared with their industry peers”.
Indonesia set for first recession in over two decades
Indonesia, which has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia, is reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Malaysia wants local workers to fill jobs gap
The country’s HR Minister reassured local citizens will be given priority when it comes to any available job openings.
Uber extends work-from-home option for employees
Uber employees can choose to continue working from home through June 2021, even if offices open before then.
Tigerair Australia to be grounded permanently
Virgin Australia will also layoff about a third of its workforce as the carrier aims to rebrand as a “value airline”.