Philippines sets guidelines for China’s hiring of 100,000 teachers
The Filipino government had set guidelines for the recruitment and deployment of over 100,000 Filipino teachers to China.
South Korea to employ another 56,000 foreign workers in 2019
South Korea plans to accept more foreign workers next year, with the aim of alleviating the country’s talent crunch.
21,500 Malaysians lost jobs this year: HR Minister
Half of those laid off were from the greater Kuala Lumpur area of Klang Valley, according to the country’s HR minister.
Nearly 2 million Taiwanese women not working due to family reasons
This out of a total of 5.24 million adults aged between 15 to 64, who are not part of Taiwan’s shrinking workforce.
South Korean firms created 310,000 new jobs in 2017
Some 170,000 of these jobs were created in companies with more than 300 employees, according to data from Statistics Korea.
Holiday Gift: 2019 Printable Calendar, Free!
As 2018 draws to a close, here’s a holiday gift from HRM Magazine Asia to our readers: a free 2019 printable calendar!
Top Stories of 2018: Employee activism
In the final installment of our 2018 retrospective, we look at one of the more interesting phenomena to occur this year – employee activism.
A quarter of Singaporean employees will play Secret Santa
If you’re still debating office holiday exchange gifts, the best option is something practical.
Infographic: HR Christmas issues, and how to handle them
From inclusiveness to office parties, we look at the various people management issues that Christmas can bring up – and how HR can deal with them.
Young Thais keen on working for new tech firms
So-called post-millennials – those born after 1996 and known as Gen Z – are expecting technology to take centre stage in their careers.
Japan considers hiring cap on foreign caregivers
The Japanese government is planning to set a cap on the recruitment of foreign workers in the country’s nursing facilities.
Top Stories of 2018: CEO shockers
This year has seen CEOs of various organisations, from around the world, come under the spotlight for various reasons. We round up some of the biggest stories.
Job-skill mismatch affecting Malaysian youths
Malaysian youths are facing school-to-work transition problems, while academic institutions are not sufficiently preparing graduates.
Thai job seekers warned against Canadian recruitment scams
The Department of Employment in Thailand have warned Thai job seekers against ‘Canadian’ farm worker job scams online.
Top Stories of 2018: HR Innovations
In the second installment of our 2018 roundup series, we recap the most interesting HR policies and initiatives from around the region.
Office culture and low salaries chase Hong Kongers out of Chinese firms
The majority of Hongkong employees who have left China-headquartered companies blame rigid office culture and low salaries.
Saudi Arabia’s energy park forecast to create 100,000 jobs
The King Salman Energy Park will create 100,000 jobs, and contribute US$6 billion to Saudi Arabia’s economy, once it is completed by 2021.
Top Stories of 2018: Asia’s favourite workplaces
In the first installment of our 2018 roundup series, we take a quick look back at the various employer rankings that have been popular with readers.
Verizon offers voluntary severance packages to departing employees
Verizon cuts 10,400 jobs out of 44,000 eligible employees in a “voluntary separation program,” as part of cost cutting measures.
Young professionals in Singapore increasingly switching careers
A study by Monster.com has revealed that young professionals in Singapore are increasingly considering jobs outside their field of study.
Truck drivers charged with offence in Singapore for $1 bribes
Singapore has charged two Chinese migrant workers with soliciting one dollar bribes from lorry drivers, and could face prison time if convicted.
Adobe, NVIDIA, and Microsoft named best tech firms to work for in India
Adobe, NVIDIA, and Microsoft are rated top workplaces in India to work for in tech, according to job site Indeed.
Qantas staff expected to work extra hours during Christmas for free
The Australian-based airline has been criticised for asking staff to volunteer extra hours at the airport during Christmas.
Korean lawmakers urged to ease minimum wage hike
The Korea Employers Federation has asked lawmakers to ease up labour-related bills that place extra burdens on firms.
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At HR Festival Asia’s exclusive CXO Symposium, C-level executives will have the opportunity to connect with leading industry experts and thought-leaders.
Hong Kong companies hiring intentions muted
Hong Kong businesses are downbeat about their growth prospects for 2019, as well as face the challenge of talent availability.
Philippine lawmakers to lower government workers’ retirement age
The proposed measure would lower the optional retirement age of Filipino government employees from 60 to 56.
Average monthly pay for Taiwan employees increases by 2.56% annually
The average monthly take-home pay for Taiwanese employees increased by 2.56%.
HRM Magazine Asia December-January 2019 – Available Now
The December-January 2019 edition of HRM Magazine Asia is available – click through for all the latest features, interviews, and research.
World’s biggest cleaning firm ISS shedding 100,000 jobs
ISS of Denmark, one of the world’s largest cleaning firms, is planning to get rid of about 100,000 jobs – more than a fifth of its workforce.