Google to add 3,800 jobs in Philippines, India and US
The internet giants are expected to bring some 3,800 customer support jobs in-house to its offices in Philippines, India and Mississippi at the end of 2020.
Over 140,000 found jobs on JobsMalaysia
Malaysian Department of Labor announced that over 140,000 jobs have been matched on its jobs portal JobsMalaysia from January to November this year.
Hotels chain in India to cut 2,000 jobs
It’s tough times for the hotel industry in India as hotels chain Oyo Hotels and Homes is planning to lay off 2,000 jobs to cut operating cost.
Judge rules it legal for employer to fire worker over transgender views
A UK judge has ruled it legal for an employer to fire a worker for expressing her views that transgender women are not real women.
Tech teach-in: Data Scientist vs Data Engineer
We take a look at some of the fastest-growing tech jobs according to LinkedIn and what they actually involve.
Singapore’s most in-demand jobs in 2020
What are the jobs in Singapore that will be the most sought-after in the year of 2020? Hint: If you’re in the field of technology, good news for you!
IT and telecoms will bounce back quickly in Hong Kong
Hiring in the troubled city will be subdued but some sectors will recover faster than others. Find out which ones they are.
Future down the drain as Indian grads apply for sanitation jobs
Interviewers for sanitation worker jobs in India were not expecting so many qualified applicants as hundreds of graduates lined up for the interview.
Tech teach-in: What exactly is a full stack engineer?
LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report highlights 15 of the fastest-growing roles for next year – one is a full stack engineer.
A transformation that’s never going to stop
At the cutting edge of fintech, PayPal says it needs to make sure its people keep evolving and building new skills.
Asia has longest working hours but least productive and healthy
Employees in Asia have the longest working hours globally but it has come at a price of productivity and ill health. Find out which countries top the charts.
The gift that gives back this Christmas
Microsoft and PayPal are two companies that have decided to give their employees something very precious this festive season – time.
Laid-off Indonesian workers get $4 million severance pay
Over 2000 Indonesia garment industry workers have been given a $4 million severance pay after their employer shut down its factory in 2018.
Apple is helping more companies customize their own apps
CEO Tim Cook explains how businesses can create apps just for use within their organisation during his trip to Singapore.
Malaysia to scale down on hiring in 2020
Malaysia workers can expect less jobs in the new year as companies look to cut down on operation costs with more vacancies going to low-level jobs.
Looking back at 2019: HRM Asia’s biggest features
From exclusive case studies to the biggest HR interviews, here are five of the favourite pieces that caught readers’ eyes throughout the year of 2019.
Jetstar employees go on strike, demand higher wages
Hundreds of Jetstar employees in Australia went on strike to demand for higher wages and better working conditions, affecting over 120 flights.
Japan dominates most expensive cities for expats
Japan has been ranked one of the most expensive countries for expats after four of its cities took up top spots in the latest global charts.
Five of the Best: Leadership Development Providers
HRM Asia presents five of the best Leadership Development providers, offering best-in-class programmes to organisations in Southeast Asia.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Recruitment Outsourcing Solution
Resource Solutions was named the best of the field in the Best Recruitment Outsourcing Solution category at this year’s Readers Choice Awards.
Tech giants dominate best places to work in Singapore
Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft make the top 10 list of best places to work, according to employees’ feedback.
Dressing down proving a smart move at Sumitomo Mitsui
Bankers at Japan’s second largest bank are now allowed to wear jeans, shorts and sneakers to compete with cool fintechs.
Starbucks serves up tech training for 2,000
The retail coffee chain is upskilling its employees, getting them ready for a raft of new innovations in the market.
Readers Choice 2019: Best HR Tech – Expense Management System
Times Software was the winner of the Gold Trophy for Best HR Tech – Expense Management System at the 2019 Readers Choice Awards
Thousands of Philippines jobs hinge on ABS-CBN renewal
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened not to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN, which will affect 10,000 to 11,000 jobs.
Microsoft launches crypto recognition programme
The tech giant is partnering with a fintech firm to offer crypto rewards for coaching, mentoring, blogging, and creating code.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Corporate Training Provider
The Marketing Institute of Singapore has won the Best Corporate Training Provider for the fifth year in a row at the Readers Choice Awards 2019.
Maybank Kim Eng cuts 5% of Singapore jobs
Stiffer competition has prompted Maybank Kim Eng to lay off 5% of their workforce in Singapore as part of their latest restructuring exercise.
Making million dollar mistakes on the path to success
Circles.Life co-founder is creating a strong culture of learning which could help the challenger telco become the region’s next unicorn.
Razer Fintech brings in brains behind DBS’s digital transformation
Neal Cross was a key figure in helping to turn Singapore’s DBS Bank into a global innovation powerhouse.