Global unemployment eased in 2018 – United Nations
According to a UN report, global unemployment dropped last year compared to 2017, but many workers are still gripped by poverty.
HR Festival Asia welcomes CIO Academy as key content partner
The CIO Academy’s Ramakrishna (right) and Joanna Bush, of HRM Asia, have signed a memorandum of understanding for a continuing partnership
Salaries of business school graduates rise by 20% in India
Data from the placements of Indian business school graduates for the current year reveals that average starting salaries have increased by 20%.
HR Fest Awards: The nominations are in!
16 individuals and 21 organisations from across Asia-Pacific have been nominated as part of the inaugural HR Fest Awards
Companies should embrace diversity and inclusion to serve a purpose
HR leaders say companies must drive a cultural shift locally to improve diversity and inclusion, rather than focusing on hard targets.
Mitsui Chemicals reduces carbon footprint during career fairs
Mitsui Chemicals Asia-Pacific in Singapore invites candidates at career fairs to make a preliminary online submisison, rather than submit paper CVs.
Central bank chief urges pay rise for Australian workers
Bank governor Philip Lowe told parliament low income growth across most of the workforce is hurting the wider economy.
Indonesia government to spend US$35.5 billion on education
The government of Indonesia will invest substantially this year to improve the employability of country’s workforce.
HRM Five: How to win at change management
Change is difficult enough from a personal perspective, but at an organisational level, it requires immense effort from all levels.
Artificial Intelligence to nearly double innovation in Asia-Pacific by 2021
But despite clear benefits in adopting the technology, less than half of Asia-Pacific organisations have embarked on their AI journeys.
Google Job Search launches in Philippines with 500,000 listings
Google’s Job Search has launched in the Philippines, and featured some half-a-million job listings on its initial day.
SAP Concur announces new executive appointment for Asia-Pacific
SAP SE has appointed Andy Watson as Senior Vice President and General Manager for SAP Concur in the Asia-Pacific region.
PeopleStrong establishes regional office in Singapore
PeopleStrong has established its regional office in Singapore, with the aim of covering all the major countries of Asia-Pacific.
HRM Magazine Asia February 2019 – Available Now
The February 2019 edition of HRM Magazine Asia is available – click through for all the latest features, interviews, and research.
Are Asia-Pacific leaders still lagging in digital readiness?
Digital leadership skills are still lacking in the region, even though they will be essential to any organisation looking to thrive in Industry 4.0.
$4.6 billion for Singapore companies and workers to transform
SG$1 billion has been earmarked in Singapore’s budget for the coming year to help companies transform, and $3.6 billion to help workers.
Nearly half of Japanese towns not ready for foreign workers
A survey has found that almost half of Japanese towns and cities may not be properly equipped to provide for an influx of foreign workers.
HRM Five: Intelligent business through data
In this new edition of HRM Five, we discuss how organisations make intelligent business and HR decisions through people analytics and data.
Myanmar’s migrant workers hit five million
Five million Myanmar nationals heading overseas as migrant labourers as job prospects in the country are limited and salaries remain low.
New app to fill one million jobs in Malaysia by end of the year
More than a million jobs across 10 industries in Malaysia are forecast to be filled by the end of 2019 through the recently launched app, eRezeki.
IBM to collaborate with wearables companies to improve worker safety
IBM is collaborating with wearables companies to monitor worker safety in hazardous environments, using Internet of Things technologies.
Salaries for AI expertise soar in India due to small talent pool
Indian organisations across the board are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, causing salaries for AI professionals to skyrocket.
UOB employee in London sues over alleged racial discrimination
A British employee is suing United Overseas Bank’s London, saying that he was overlooked for a new role due not being Asian.
Employees want to feel like they’re part of a family
The study also found that employees are starting to question their own company’s corporate mission and values.
Two economic zones create 8,000 jobs in Zambia
Two economic zones set up by Chinese enterprises in Zambia have paved the way for the creation of over 8,000 jobs in the African nation.
A rewarding job matters to all age groups in Singapore
More than 40% of 18 to 29 year olds have a positive outlook on the economy, but less than half of of surveyed 50 to 60 year olds feel the same.
South Korean graduates face jobs scarcity
South Korean graduates are now finding it much harder to land permanent jobs, according to a survey of university students graduating later this year.
Vietnam’s consumer electronics sector faces recruitment boom
With more firms expected to relocate from China to Vietnam this year, there will likely be strong demand for labour in the latter.
Wirecard denies allegations of misconduct at Singapore office
Wirecard, the German fintech firm, has responded to media reports to deny reports of alleged wrongdoing at its Singapore office.
OECD urges South Korea to keep wage hikes moderate
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has warned South Korea to moderate any increases in its minimum wage.