Law change creates new recruitment ground
Thanks to a recent law change, some of Japan’s biggest employers are now targeting Southeast Asia labour markets for new recruits.
Unlimited vacation time is becoming a trend
More and more employers in the US are offering open-ended vacation packages as part of their advertised roles, jobs site Indeed has found.
Employers balk at funding paternity leave
A new paternity leave scheme offers new fathers three days leave, but employers are urging the government not to leave them with the bill.
Pressure group calls for guaranteed hours
The Living Wage Foundation in the UK says employers should offer their part-time and casual staff a minimum of 16 hours’ work per week.
Deutsche Bank overhaul to cost 18,000 jobs
Deutsche Bank has announced an unprecedented restructure that will see its global workforce reduced by almost 20%.
US tech unemployment drops to 20-year low
According to the latest figures from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, the demand for tech talent has reached historic levels.
Readers’ Choice Awards: Nominations now open
The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards are back again in 2019, with nominations across 23 categories now open to all Asia-Pacific based HR service providers.
Vietnam urged to increase minimum wages
Many say the minimum wage in Vietnam should rise this year, but there is dispute about how much of a jump can be afforded.
Fight over high heels has Japan divided
With a celebrity spokesperson leading the charge, the #kutoo movement is polarising Japan’s workplace conversation.
GE adopts new contingent workforce model
The programme, centred in the US city of Detroit, has already improved the company’s early-development and diversity pipelines.
The five most-read HRM Asia stories from June, 2019
New research, some controversial opinions, and an ominous new trend caught HRM Asia readers’ attention over the past month.
Philippines unions shift focus to employee burnout
The World Health Organisation has formally labelled burnout as a medical condition, and Filipino labour advocates want change.
Swiss women strike for equality in the workplace
Hundreds of thousands of women have downed tools in Switzerland to join an organised strike for greater equality in work.
Here are three takeaways from HR Tech China
HR Tech China featured a stellar lineup of HR leaders, industry experts and well-known business and thought leaders.
Report: Millennials reeling from ‘unrealistic’ workplace demands
Work/life imbalance and data overload can cause younger employees to feel mentally fatigued, a new US survey has found.
Returnship programmes could be the key to plugging skills gaps
Encouraging skilled workers who have taken career breaks back into the workforce could help businesses struggling with skill shortages.
Almost one in three of Singapore’s bosses have demoted employees
A frequently-cited reason for the demotions involved employees who were promoted but struggled to succeed in their new roles.
Digitally mature’ employers have innovation edge
As digitally maturing companies invest more in innovation, they are achieving critical transformation quicker than early-stage companies.
Calling Asia-based HR for Global HR Systems Survey
The 22nd year of the comprehensive research project by Sierra Cedar is set to look specifically at the experiences of HR professionals in Asia-Pacific.
“Naked resignations” are a rising trend in Hong Kong
Hong Kong workers are increasingly leaving their previous jobs before securing a new offer, most commonly because they “could not stand” those jobs.
Thank You from the HR Festival Asia 2019 team!
We would like to hear about your recent experience at HR Festival Asia 2019, so that we can make next year’s event the best that it can be.
Organisations in Asia-Pacific need to do more to drive integration
Most businesses in the region do not offer employees the soft skills training or flexible working policies needed to prepare for an inclusive workforce.
HRM Asia’s top five stories for May 2019
The inaugural HR Festival Asia had a big impact on HRM Asia readers last month – here are the top five stories from the event and beyond.
Relationships with coworkers matter most for well-being at work
A third of your life is spent at work, but what determines your workplace well-being? A new international study investigates this question.
Diageo to offer 26 weeks of family leave
Diageo’s new global policy offers female employees in all markets a minimum of 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
Grab launches AI challenge in Southeast Asia to find talent
Top technology talent in Southeast Asia will have the opportunity to address urban challenges with AI, and to join Grab’s data science and AI team.
Millennials and Gen Zs unsettled about the future
Facing continuous technological and societal disruption, millennials and Gen Zs are skeptical of business’ motives and pessimistic about progress.
Bloomberg expands parental leave policy from 18 to 26 weeks
The gender neutral policy provides fully-paid leave for primary caregivers, and also covers adoptions and foster placements.
Re-imagining the office of the future with Microsoft
Namitha Mathews of Microsoft Surface chats to HRM Magazine Asia about how technology can be used to transform traditional ideas of the office.
Keeping HR technology simple and accessible
The Lo and Behold Group’s Chief Talent Officer Merle Chen believes that good HR technology keeps things simple, accessible, and integrated.