HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards: Nominations filling fast!

Time is ticking to send in your nominations for the coveted HRM Asia Readers Choice Awards. So hurry before the nominations close!
Australia’s unemployment rate hits 22-year high

A surge of employment after the reopening of Australia’s economy was not enough to offset the increase in the number of jobseekers.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Learn, share and experiment

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Zoom introduces touchscreen for remote working

The company’s latest product “Zoom for Home” is touted as combination of hardware and software designed for working remotely.
Amazon extends work-from-home policy to 2021

Amazon corporate employees will be allowed to continue working from home until January 8, as tech companies continue to implement remote working.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Developing a gig mindset

In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Resorts World Sentosa lays off staff, to give them “fair compensation”

The integrated resort operator said the vast majority of local staff have been retained while all affected workers will get a “fair compensation”.
8 million people could lose jobs in the Philippines

The Philippines is set to have the highest unemployment rate in Southeast Asia this year, according to the latest report.
Google wants to realise vision of Digital India

The tech giant has announced the Google for India Digitisation Fund, which will bring investments worth about US$10 billion into India.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Transparency breeds trust

In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
HR Tech Fest Asia Online 2020: What is the future of HR?

Join HR luminaries such as Dave Ulrich, Brian Sommer, Phil Fersht and Abhijit Bhaduri as they discuss the future of HR.
Malaysia’s unemployment rate highest in over 30 years

Despite the record unemployment rate, there are signs of economic recovery in the Southeast Asian country.
Singapore enters into technical recession

COVID-19 drove Singapore’s economy into a 41.2% contraction in the second quarter of 2020, as the government warns of a long recovery ahead.
HR Tech PitchFest 2020: Showcasing the latest innovations in HR Tech

Showcase your solutions to over 5,000 attendees in the HR community, gain feedback and uncover potential opportunities for growth.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Update your values for today’s world

In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Start with Purpose

In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Microsoft re-imagines virtual collaboration

New features in Microsoft Teams aim to make virtual interactions more organic and engaging for users.
SMBs in South-East Asia at high risk of crypto-mining

Countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam are experiencing some of the highest number of mining attempts globally.
EY offers free online MBA course to all employees

The accounting giant will be partnering with an international business school to provide its employees with an online MBA course.
Indonesian SMEs face obstacles in digitisation drive

Infrastructure and cost issues are hindering the efforts of SMEs trying to go digital, said the Indonesian government.
4 in 10 Singaporeans considering leaving jobs to start business

Singapore employers are facing a challenge in retaining their talent, with 41% of workers considering to be entrepreneurs.
COVID-19 depresses real wages in Japan

Household spending continues to decline as a constricted Japanese labour market sees real wages dropping at its fastest rate in five years.
NTUC Job Security Council to help affected workers find new jobs

It will also help companies in Singapore meet manpower needs by mobilising workers from firms with excess manpower.
87% of Malaysians feel they are not skilled enough to stay employed

More than half of them also believe that their employers’ existing training and re-skilling programmes are not adequate.
Fujitsu offers 3 core principles for remote working

Under a new ‘Work Life Shift’ programme, the company’s Japanese workforce of 80,000 will work remotely whenever possible.
SMEs in Indonesia set to play bigger role in business supply chain

A national programme will raise the profile of SMEs in Indonesia, while reducing the country’s reliance on imports.
Singapore PM: Securing and creating jobs the top priority

Speaking ahead of the country’s general elections, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong insisted that jobs will be the government’s top priority.
Digital transformation key for small businesses in ASEAN

Despite an expected drop in revenue because of COVID-19, investment in technology tops priority for ASEAN businesses in 2020, a new survey reported.
Asia-Pacific top destination for global business expansion

A new CFO survey found that many businesses remain bullish despite the negative impact of COVID-19.
Malaysians positive about impact of automation on jobs

Despite the optimism, there are still concerns among Malaysian workers that automation is putting their jobs at risk.