HRM Magazine Asia April-May 2019 – Available Now
The April-May 2019 issue of HRM Magazine Asia is available – click through for all the latest features, interviews, and research.
HRM Five: Enabling a flexible workplace
Options for flexible workplaces which offer the opportunity for stronger morale, better productivity, and breakthrough innovation.
Singapore ranks #1 on overall AI readiness in Asia-Pacific
The impressive ranking is due to Singapore boasting one of the region’s most progressive and conducive approaches to AI.
Jobs requiring digital skills grew in 2018, but are getting harder to fill
A new analysis highlights the top sought-after skills for software, web and media developer job positions in Singapore.
Foodpanda Malaysia introduces paternity leave
Foodpanda, the on-demand international food delivery service, has recently implemented new employee benefits for 2019.
Henkel starts worldwide digital upskilling initiative
Henkel has launched a digital upskilling initiative for its 53,000 employees around the world, to meet the demands of digitalisation.
Podcast Special: A chat with Josh Bersin
Josh Bersin, the internationally-renowned thought leader and industry analyst, recently took the time to record a short podcast for HRM Asia.
RPA can enable employees to have more human interaction
Keeping employees engaged and happy will allow organisations to capitalize on the transformative potential of Robotic Process Automation.
Grab to double Singapore staff to 3,000
Grab plans to double the number of staff in Singapore to 3,000 next year. This will coincide with its shift into its new headquarters.
How to ensure that digital transformation actually happens
Successful transformation is a team effort. Everyone must be actively involved, from the “ground troops”, to middle management, to senior leadership.
HRM Asia’s top five stories for March 2019
Check out the top stories for March, from Kimberly-Clarke’s empowering moves, to how HR technology can make the load lighter.
HRM Five: Why an employee alumni might work for you
Online social networks have made it easier than ever for companies to create and maintain alumni clubs of former employees.
A whole new world of workforce analytics
Well-collated people analytics can bring a wealth of new insights into the way an organisation runs itself, and help it transform for the new digital era.
The underestimated value of intuition in recruitment
For many business leaders, intuition is regarded as a vital asset in hiring and promoting staff, according to a new report.
New HR and technology survey launched in Asia-Pacific
A new research survey by HR, for HR, looks to explore how professionals in the region understand, use and adopt technology.
A call for connection: The state of workplace culture management
Organisational cultures around the world are facing significant pressures from changing workforce demographics and social factors.
HR Festival Asia welcomes Singapore Minister of State as Guest of Honour
Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad will deliver a keynote address on the first morning of HR Festival Asia
Employee sues after being sacked while on sick leave due to miscarriage
The employee, who is based in Hong Kong, says that her former supervisor made “distressing” remarks regarding her pregnancy.
More than 160 HR tech providers active in Singapore
Increasingly, these HR technologies are evolving into tools that provide actionable insights for better talent engagement.
Progress for working women has stalled, according to new index
This despite growing attention to the gender pay gap, the #MeToo movement and calls to improve opportunities for women in the workplace.
China’s JD.com to hire 15,000 new staff this year
Out of that number, around 10,000 will be recruited to fill the positions of online managers for the company’s logistics business.
New ecozone to create over 10,000 jobs in Bangladesh
The opening of a new economic zone in Bangladesh is expected to create over 10,000 jobs, and a total of nearly 60,000 jobs indirectly.
HRM Five: The keys to recruiting the right talent
In this latest HRM Five, we delve into how talent acquisition teams can keep up with the recruitment demands of Industry 4.0.
Korea mulls tax perks for firms that create more jobs
South Korean companies that create jobs from partnerships with municipal governments will receive incentives from the government.
#IWD2019 @ HRM Asia: Happy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day, from the team here at HRM Asia! To mark the occasion, we have a collection of great stories.
Singapore vocational education institution to offer RPA training
Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education aims too equip students with knowledge and skills related to robotic process automation.
Harsher consequences for Philippine firms hiring illegal foreign workers
The labour department of the Philippines is looking to slap heftier penalties on companies found hiring illegal foreign workers.
Société Générale to cut 1,500 jobs, Asia included
French banking group Société Générale is reportedly planning to cut 1,500 in its corporate and investment banking business.
Deal between Saudi Aramco and Total to create thousands of jobs
Thousands of new jobs are expected to be created as the result of the US$1 billion deal to invest in Saudi Arabia’s retail fuel market.
HRM Asia’s top stories for February, 2019
It’s been an intriguing, and content-rich start to the New Year at www.hrmasia.com. Check out what’s been catching readers’ attention so far.