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Indonesia holds government forum to boost job creation

The Indonesia Development Forum 2019 will take place in July this year, signalling the government’s intent to spur jobs creation.

Pernod Ricard Korea employees to fight staff layoffs

PRK is planning to shed more than half of its workforce of 220 employees, although it will first seek out voluntary resignations.

Happy Chinese New Year from HRM Asia

As the chinese Year of the Dog draws to a close, the team here at HRM Asia wishes all our readers a very happy Year of the Pig!

Goldman Sachs ditches single-use plastic in offices

Starting last week, the US bank ditched throw-away plastic items like water bottles or silverware in its offices and cafeterias.

Subaru probe finds 3,400 staff were not paid for overtime work

The revelation that 3,400 employees were not paid overtime wages surfaced in an internal probe after the 2016 suicide of an overworked employee.

Thailand running out of young and skilled workers

Thailand’s labour force is facing a crisis due to the country’s low birth rate and rapidly ageing population.

Grab adds 400 high-value jobs in Malaysia with centre of excellence

The centre will house Grab’s core business strategy and operational functions, including legal, customer experience, financial services and creative services.

‘Brutal’ job interview experience in UK triggers anger online

A UK company has drawn flak online for its ‘brutal’ job interview process, which many employees feel is the most challenging aspect of working there.

Foreign workers in Japan hit record 1.46 million

Foreign workers in Japan have grown more than three times over the past 10 years, according to data released by the government.

Hyundai Motors to lay off 1,500 jobs in China

By the end of this quarter, the jobs at its Beijing plants are likely to be declared redundant, and the staff either laid off or transferred to other facilities.

Pakistan launches program to provide jobs for youth

Educated youth in Pakistan who remain unemployed are expected to find job opportunities under a new national job programme.

A quarter of US employed at risk from automation by 2030

According to a new report, the jobs most at risk are those in office administration, production, transportation, and food preparation.

Japan firms not strengthening governance despite Ghosn arrest

A majority of Japanese companies have no plan to strengthen corporate governance, despite the arrest of Nissan’s chairman for alleged misconduct.

Number of Nepalis going abroad to work falls sharply

The slump is in large part due to the Nepalese government’s ban on workers heading to Malaysia – imposed due to exploitative brokers.

HR Festival Asia Speaker Spotlight: Bernard Golstein

In advance of HR Festival Asia, the region’s largest gathering of the HR and tech industries, we chat with one of the event’s slated expert speakers.

Ethiopia allows almost one million refugees to leave camps and work

Ethiopia has passed a law giving almost one million refugees the right to work outside of camp, as part of a programme creating 100,000 jobs.

Young people to Davos leaders: More jobs, please

A UNICEF poll of 10,000 young people from more than 160 countries has a stark message: “We need more jobs and better education.”

Under Armour appoints new Chief People and Culture Officer

After a controversy last year over a reportedly ‘hedonistic’ culture, Under Armour has appointed a new head of people and culture.

Elon Musk’s Tesla to slash more than 7,000 jobs

In a bid for profitability, electric car maker Tesla will be cutting seven percent of its workforce, per an announcement by CEO Elon Musk.

Shiseido opens new regional headquarters and learning centre

The new Asia Learning Centre will train approximately 2,000 Shiseido employees each year in leadership and innovation skills and behaviours.

Dyson to move corporate headquarters to Singapore

The company, known for its ‘supersonic’ hair dryers and bladeless fans, says the move is a result of Asia’s increasing importance.

Real-wage salary growth worldwide to slow this year: Korn Ferry

Real-wage salaries across the globe are predicted to increase by 1% on average this year, down from the forecast of 1.5% for last year.

All about digital work at HR Festival Asia’s HR Tech stream

At HR Festival Asia’s HR Tech stream, delegates will be partake in cutting edge discussions about the increasing confluence of HR and technology.

Huawei hosts tech jobs fair to attract Saudi youth

Huawei, together with 16 partner companies, offered more than 100 job vacancies – all of which were filled by the end of the event.

China to introduce new measures to maintain stable employment

The country needs to create 15 million new jobs in 2019 to support the record number of at 8.34 million college graduates that will enter the job market.