Nearly half a billion people unemployed or underemployed
A International Labour Organisation (ILO) report find that more than 470 million people around the world are either unemployed or underemployed.
Four-day work week “damaging” for jobs
While the idea of a four-day work week is catching up among businesses, Australian Industry Group Chief Innes Willoxa believes it can be damaging for jobs.
Amazon to create a million jobs in India by 2025
Amazon is set to continue its investment in India by creating a million jobs and exporting $10 billion worth of India-made goods by 2025.
Shell: A firm believer in pushing Asian talent
As a human resources expert for more than 30 years, Leslie Hayward has always been a big supporter of representing local talent at oil & gas giant Shell.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi created 50,000 jobs in India
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said they have created 50,000 jobs in India and sold a million devices in a single day.
Citibank matches pay of women to those of men in same roles
Citibank is bridging its gender pay gap by adjusting the salary of its female staff to match those of their male peers who hold similar positions.
UBS to cut jobs in Asia and Europe
In what is seen as new co-head Iqbal Khan’s move to make his mark, UBS has made sweeping job cuts in its latest cost cutting and restructuring exercise.
WeWork expanding in region despite global woes
The co-working space provider is not scaling back says Southeast Asia managing director Turochas Fuad.
SHRI appoints Alvin Aloysius Goh as Executive Director
The Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), a not-for-profit, professional HR body in Singapore, has appointed Alvin Aloysius Goh as its new Executive Director.
ACCA: Accountancy needs to evolve in today’s digital age
With technology transforming every aspect of businesses today, there’s a need for Accountancy to evolve its role to remain relevant and sustainable.
Putting ‘human’ back into Human Resources
As jobs are getting increasingly digitalised and automated, employers must also change the way they see employee engagement and experience.
More Japan government officials moonlighting
Japanese officials have long been strictly forbidden from taking on second jobs. But not anymore, as the government looks to relieve labour shortages.
No “significant” loss of jobs from Artificial Intelligence in China
The rise of Artificial Intelligence have threatened to displace millions of jobs in China. But the latest government report has played down the fears.
Toyota to build city of the future
The Japanese carmaker is now creating its own smart city for testing Artificial Intelligence, robots and self-driving cars.
Blockchain now being used to vote in annual general meetings
The Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups, Singapore (ACCESS) is first organisation in the world to use this tech for an AGM.
Singaporean women earn 6% less than men
Women working in Singapore earn 6% less in medium salary compared to men, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Manpower.
C.H. Robinson: How digitalisation is changing its people strategy
Digitalisation is impacting every industry – more so in the logistics. Find out how one of the biggest logistics company is keeping pace with it.
Emotional intelligence is most important skill says BMW chief
Sales staff need to show their people skills above technical ones, according to the Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.
Tens of thousands strike against labour reforms in India
Transportation services, banks and shops were shut as tens of thousands of workers in India went on strike to protest against the latest labour reforms.
What can we expect from Singapore’s startups in 2020?
More job opportunities in tech, marketing and product development are expected from the vibrant startup ecosystem this year.
Culture from every angle
O.C. Tanner’s second annual Global Culture Report offers a holistic view of the modern workplace as it sits within the global economy and society at large.
Huge pay gap between CEOs and staff revealed
New reporting rules in the UK reveal ratio of executives’ pay is more than 100 times greater than their average workers.
Beware another uprising in 2020
More rebellions could be on the cards this year as disgruntled employees speak out, aided by advances in technology and communications.
The ups and downs of performance-related pay
Being remunerated based on your company’s profits comes with big rewards, and also big risks as Apple boss Tim Cook has just discovered.
E-scooter ban could lead to slowdown in food delivery firms
Around 7,000 food delivery riders have been affected by zero-tolerance policy on riding on Singapore’s footpaths.
How to get more women into IT roles
JP Morgan is a leading example and award winner for helping redress the gender imbalance in the tech sector.
Bosch to cut thousands of jobs in India as car sales slump
The world’s largest auto-parts supplier is the latest company to suffer from India’s dramatic economic slowdown.
Tax rates in South East Asia: Philippines has highest tax
How much are individuals and businesses being taxed in South East Asia? Read more to find out how much tax different countries are imposing.
Japanese feel ‘intense stress’ from working with foreigners
Japanese managers are experiencing “intense stress” in working with foreign employees and are willing to quit their job because of that.
Employer’s guide to dismissal laws in South East Asia
Employee dismissals can be a tricky and risky thing. It’s important for employers to know what are the dismissal laws in the country they operate in.