Thai eSports startup predicts 10,000 jobs for the digital savvy

Bangkok-based Infofed will use a new injection of funds to expand its presence in Southeast Asia and spark job creation.
HRM Asia’s top stories of November, 2019

An education-focused business leader, a former leader of Harvard Innovation Labs, and the Readers Choice Awards feature in last month’s top five.
Readers Choice 2019: Time and Attendance Management System

BIPO Service has been named the Gold Award winner of the Best HR Tech – Time and Attendance Management System Readers Choice Award in 2019.
Four of the Best: Attendance Management Systems

HRM Asia presents four of the best Attendance Management systems, all modernising the practice for workforces across Asia-Pacific.
Readers Choice 2019: Best HR Tech – Payroll Solution

Ascender HCM has emerged as the winner of the Gold Award for Best HR Tech – Payroll Solution in the 2019 Readers Choice Awards.
The world loves American freelancers

Almost 40% of all U.S freelance jobs advertised on Upwork are hired by foreign-based companies.
Has Google lost its ‘’cool place to work’’ status?

Once seen as a shining example of the modern workplace, more clampdowns and controversy continue to blight the search engine’s workplace.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Corporate MICE Venue

Resorts World Sentosa was named the Gold Winner in the Best Corporate MICE Venue category at this year’s Readers Choice Awards
Building a city for the future

As leaders predict cities with flying drones, driverless cars and lightning speed connectivity, let’s not forget about the people.
Are you back channeling enough?

Reaching out to mutual connections to get their second opinion on a potential hire is on the rise thanks to technology.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Corporate Learning and Development Provider

Singapore Polytechnic PACE Academy was the Gold Winner of the Best Corporate Learning and Development Provider category
Did a sabbatical help build a US$140 billion company?

Salesforce founder says the power of extended time off helped him create a global software giant.
Readers Choice 2019: Best HR Tech – Cloud Solution

Times Software was named the Gold Winner of the Best HR Tech – Cloud Solution category in this year’s Readers Choice Awards.
Pregnant, disabled and LGBT candidates being banned by Indonesian ministries

Harsh discrimination is on the rise within Indonesia’s Civil Service finds its Ombudsman.
Vietnam boosts its global attraction

The Southeast Asian economy has grand plans to raise its retirement age, allow trade unions and become a leading innovation centre.
Five of the Best: Serviced Apartments in Singapore

HRM Asia presents five of the best serviced apartments, providing a vital home-away-from-home experience for business travelers in Singapore.
Readers Choice 2019: Best HR Tech – HR Information System

JuzTalent was the proud Gold Winner of the Best HR Tech – HR Information System at the 2019 Readers Choice Awards.
Maybe Elon Musk should follow his own advice

After his latest stunt backfires with his ‘’bulletproof’’ windows, maybe the billionaire entrepreneur should communicate more with employees.
A glimpse into an AI future in the workplace

Having concrete examples of how artificial intelligence will be used will help us understand its future impact.
Hackathons come of age

Traditionally they were ways of getting developers to invent new tech and apps, but they also have a place in a digital transformation.
Tech firms love Mexican food

Deliveroo lifts the lid on the favourite choices of international cuisines among Singapore’s multi-cultural employees.
How can horses help train future leaders?

Trainer and coach Isabelle Hasleder reveals how she uses horses to teach leaders to build better relationships with their teams.
Employees turning to technology to get back at bosses

Disgruntled staff are seeking revenge in creative ways by targeting technology and data to sabotage the workplace.
New Zealand Post delivers late holiday pay

The postal service revealed it may have underpaid up to 22,000 staff since 2010 and is getting ready to compensate them.
Two Cents: After IQ and EQ comes DQ

Good leaders need to show their compassionate side not just to their employees but to the community as a whole.
Google’s takeover of Fitbit causing worries over privacy

The wearable technology is growing in popularity but many fear what will happen to the data collected.
Indonesia is missing out on the China exodus

Despite Indonesia being Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, it is being bypassed by Chinese companies in favour of its nimbler neighbours.
Clock is ticking on Korea’s shorter working week

Small firms may not be ready for new measures to shorten the maximum weekly working hours from 68 hours to 52.
Where is the world’s top talent hub?

It’s a small country known for being a leading financial centre with clean and safe streets – and no it’s not Singapore.
Keeping staff out of the firing line in Hong Kong

With Hong Kong on the brink of an emergency, companies across the city are taking extra measures to protect their staff.