Some organisations may not be able to recover from COVID-19
Businesses forced to close during COVID-19 may struggle to restart operations when recovery from the pandemic begins, the Disaster Recovery Institute International cautioned.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Jason Averbook – The new NOW of work
During his virtual session on May 13, he will unveil 10 new guideposts that organisations need to start thinking and acting upon.
Best employers in Singapore unveiled in latest survey
The best employers in Singapore have been revealed in a latest survey which was participated by more than 8,000 employees.
New JobStreet platform offers workforce support
The COVID-19 Jobs and Resource Hub offers a knowledge base for both employer and employees dealing with the impact of the pandemic.
DBS Bank: Staying ahead of the curve
EXCLUSIVE: Whether through the adoption of technology, or the implementation of innovative employee engagement initiatives, DBS Bank is ready to embrace any changes in the workforce , including remote working.
Many organisations struggling to cope with impact of COVID-19
40% of employers have shut down certain aspects of their business, and 19% are considering doing so, according to new SHRM research.
SAP drops dual leadership as co-CEO Morgan steps down
COVID-19 pandemic has made the model unsustainable as it faced a variety of business challenges due to changing customer priorities.
2020 Singapore HRTech Market Map identifies demand for HRTech
The COVID-19 outbreak has further accelerated the demand for HR technologies, as Singapore enterprises look to digitise HR functions to support remote working.
Singapore’s COVID-19 circuit breaker extended until June 1
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the extension of the circuit breaker for four more weeks after a spike in cases since its implementation.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Josh Bersin – The big reset in HR tech
Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst, and Dean of the Josh Bersin Academy, will discuss the impact of the global pandemic on the HR technology market.
Hong Kong unemployment rate hits new 9-year high
Year-on-year declines in total employment and the labour force widened further to 3.6% and 2.2% respectively, both the largest on record.
Marie Kondo shares work-from-home productivity tips
One of the most important factors of being productive is having a conducive place to work. Marie Kondo shares tips on how to create one at home.
More than 30,000 Malaysian employees seek wage subsidies
Introduced on April 1, the Wage Subsidy Scheme is an extension of Malaysia’s employment retention programme announced in the Economic Stimulus Package 2020 on March 16.
People and digitalisation at the core of UOB’s HR transformation
EXCLUSIVE: There’s no doubt that people and technology are changing and reshaping the role of HR. And it’s no different at UOB.
IBM Singapore names Martin Chee as managing director
The appointment of Martin Chee, says IBM Singapore, further demonstrates the company’s commitment to advancing the digital transformation journey in Singapore.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Catch must-see speakers online
Some of the biggest HR thought leaders such as Josh Bersin, John Sumser and Jason Averbook, will be sharing their insights at the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020.
Australian dads offered new-look flexible work options
COVID-19 has allowed many dads in Australia to spend more time with their families, while working from home, a new research has found, while urging more to be done to support flexi-work arrangements.
10 million Thai jobs could be lost from COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak has already seen 7 million jobs lost in Thailand, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia.
COVID-19 could wipe US$9 trillion off global GDP over next two years
More jobs are likely to be threatened this year, as IMF warns that the world economy is heading for its worst recession since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
Starbucks commits US$10million to support employees globally
These one-time relief grants will be made available to global employees facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A third of Singaporeans feel more productive working from home
A new research revealed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on employee productivity and well-being in Singapore.
IHRP, SHRI and EngageRocket launch productivity tool for remote working
The digital platform will ensure employees stay engaged and productive while empowering them to share thoughts and concerns anonymously.
SAP appoints Eileen Chua as Managing Director for Singapore
Chua started her career with SAP since 2011 and was responsible for the success of clients in the Financial Services, Transportation and Utilities industries.
Employers in Singapore urged to allow staff to take on second jobs
This is to help employees supplement their incomes if they have been affected by a shorter work week or temporary layoffs due to the pandemic.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: Understanding The Future of Remote Work
The 2-day virtual conference will concentrate on the core areas of Leadership, Technologies, Communications, Recruitment and Wellbeing.
DHL Express names Best Workplace in Asia for second consecutive year
Since 2014, DHL Express Asia Pacific has received 245 awards for its workplace and corporate culture, including 53 in 2019.
Citi Singapore employees to receive $1,200 one-off compensation
More than Citi Singapore’s 1,600 employees will each receive a special compensation award of S$1,200 which will cost the company S$2 million.
LinkedIn offers free job listings to help fight COVID-19
Companies in the healthcare sector as well as essential services can now post job listings for free for the next three months on LinkedIn.
125 million workers in Asia-Pacific at risk of unemployment
New report from the International Labour Organisation warns that 195 million jobs worldwide could be wiped out because of COVID-19.
Searches for remote work surge amidst COVID-19 crisis
Job seekers are showing greater interest in working remotely with an increase in searches for terms like ‘remote’ and ‘work from home’ on job sites.