Indonesia urged to boost productivity to strengthen competitiveness
Indonesia must enhance productivity to stay competitive globally, as Manpower Minister Yassierli warns of lagging growth and calls for urgent action.
China’s labour unions push for fairer hiring practices for women
State-backed labour unions in Shenzhen, Hunan and Qinghai have mandated organisations to stop questioning female jobseekers about marriage and childbirth plans.
Visier drives AI-powered HR transformation with Singapore expansion
Visier expands in Asia-Pacific with a new AI Lab in Singapore, revolutionising workforce intelligence and HR decision-making with AI-powered insights.
Singapore’s hiring sentiment holds steady amid economic crosscurrents
Singapore’s hiring outlook remains stable with 39% of employers planning to expand their workforce.
Singapore expands support for flexible work and reskilling
More organisations in Singapore are embracing flexible work arrangements as the government expands support for reskilling and strengthens workplace fairness policies.
Singapore’s AI boom faces a gender gap
Despite a surge in women’s GenAI enrolments, they remain underrepresented, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to bridge the gender gap.
Beyond budget boost: Workplace revolution to support large families
Singapore’s Large Families Scheme aims to support parents, but workplace culture must evolve to empower parents in caregiving roles.
DBS invests in upskilling as AI alters contract roles
DBS plans to harness AI to enhance efficiency, reducing contract roles through natural attrition while investing in workforce upskilling.
DBS to cut 4,000 contract and temporary roles as AI adoption grows
The bank will reduce up to 4,000 contract roles through natural attrition, with permanent staff unaffected.
Supercharging workforce agility: The AI advantage in upskilling
Building a future-ready workforce requires more than AI adoption—it demands agile upskilling strategies that drive resilience, innovation, and long-term success.
More than half of employees in Hong Kong considering job change, Aon’s study reveals
Nearly 17% of employees in Hong Kong feel undervalued, with 63% considering a job change due to concerns over compensation and career growth.
Hong Kong raises minimum wage to HK$42.10
Hong Kong’s statutory minimum wage will rise to HK$42.10 on Labour Day.
Singapore announces new funding measures to support workforce transformation
Singapore is ramping up workforce development efforts with expanded SkillsFuture training allowances, enhanced employer support, and leadership development initiatives.
Paradox acquires Eqtble to enhance AI-powered talent acquisition with people analytics
Paradox’s AI assistant automated over 20 million interviews in 2024, and its acquisition of Eqtble aims to enhance data-driven HR decisions.
CEO turnover declines in Asia amid global leadership shake-up
Asia defied the global surge in CEO turnover in 2024 with leadership stability driven by succession planning and economic resilience.
Workday unveils AI workforce management system to govern digital labour
Workday introduces the Agent System of Record, enabling organisations to govern, optimise, and integrate AI agents into their workforce.
The untapped power of payroll data in Asia-Pacific
As organisations expand across Asia-Pacific, leveraging data-driven payroll insights becomes essential for success, as explored in HRM Asia and ADP’s upcoming webinar.
Employers in Singapore show strong readiness for flexible work arrangements, survey finds
Younger employees drive a strong shift towards flexible work, with larger firms embracing it strategically while smaller businesses face challenges.
Amazon and Accenture scale back DE&I efforts amid shifting corporate landscape
Amazon and Accenture are shifting DE&I strategies, integrating efforts into core business functions while scaling back standalone initiatives.
Is your skills strategy ready for the age of AI?
AI-powered skills strategies are transforming workforce agility, enabling organisations to adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
Flexible work conditions help overqualified employees achieve work-life balance
Overqualified employees thrive with flexible work arrangements, leading to better work-life balance and stronger family support, new research reveals.
Malaysia approves Non-Occupational Accident Scheme, expanding coverage to gig workers
The newly approved SKBBK scheme will provide 24/7 protection for workers, including gig and remote employees, covering accidents outside of work.
Vietnam tackles labour market modernisation
The country’s labour market grows amid reforms, tackling challenges to ensure sustainable workforce development.
Singapore workplace bias declines, but gaps remain
Racial discrimination in Singapore workplaces has declined, but minority groups still report higher bias than their Chinese counterparts.
Indonesia focuses on workforce transformation to boost global competitiveness
Indonesia is addressing workforce challenges by prioritising upskilling and reskilling to equip employees with digital and industry-specific skills for future growth.
Japan’s smaller firms face wage hike hurdles
Small organisations in Japan face hurdles in meeting wage targets, threatening real wage growth amid persistent inflation.
New Zealand eases visa rules to attract digital nomads
New Zealand eases visa rules, inviting digital nomads to work remotely for up to 90 days to boost tourism and the economy.
Workforce readiness crucial for AI success, i4cp’s study finds
i4cp’s latest study highlights how AI upskilling is fuelling productivity gains, with organisations scaling AI seeing significant business growth.
Singapore’s workforce brims with optimism while Hong Kong’s faces uncertainty, MDRi survey reveals
Health and financial stability dominate priorities in Singapore and Hong Kong, with happiness metrics highlighting generational and economic disparities for 2025.
Cushman & Wakefield names new people partnering director
She will drive HR strategy at Cushman & Wakefield, overseeing Singapore and Malaysia temas to align regional and global objectives.