In Singapore's latest measure to contain the outbreak of the Wuhan virus, the Ministry of Manpower has advised employees and employers against travelling to China.
There's a reason why Cisco is voted the best place to work globally. And that has to do with the focus on its "teams" which is the bedrock of its culture.
Every business wants to find the best person for the job. But what does 'best' really mean in today's changing and modern workforce?
Uncertainties in the job market has seen more Singapore citizens and permanent residents turn to freelancing as their main employment last year.
Declining audience for its news programs and rising operating costs have led British broadcaster BBC to cut 450 jobs from its newsroom.
Singapore saw their average unemployment rate go up in 2019 but there was growth in its employment rate as well, according to the Ministry of Manpower.
For start-ups like Snaphunt, it's all about finding the right talent. But what kind of talent do they look for?
Weakened sales in Asia has forced the company that produces Scotch tapes and even industrial helmets to cut 1,500 of its global workforce.
A Filipino worker's lawsuit against her former employer in Japan has put the spotlight on whether employers should be retaining foreign employees' passports.
In a bid to stop a further outbreak of the Wuhan virus, the Hong Kong government has asked employers to allow their staff to work from home.
The HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab will look to help advance digital manufacturing and supply chain operations as well as upskill workers.
With cases of the Wuhan virus set to increase, it's important for employees to take precautions at their workplaces. It's better safe than sorry.
The term "gamification" has been around for a long time. But companies today are still reluctant and unclear on how to engage their employees using it.
Singapore is the sole Asian nation in the top 10 of the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) launched by INSEAD.
The Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (GEI) recognised 325 companies for their gender equality efforts, out of which 34 are from Asia.
A International Labour Organisation (ILO) report find that more than 470 million people around the world are either unemployed or underemployed.
While the idea of a four-day work week is catching up among businesses, Australian Industry Group Chief Innes Willoxa believes it can be damaging for jobs.
Amazon is set to continue its investment in India by creating a million jobs and exporting $10 billion worth of India-made goods by 2025.
Several thousands of workers in Indonesia held a rally to protest against the proposed changes to the labour law, which is seen as a barrier for foreign investment.
As a human resources expert for more than 30 years, Leslie Hayward has always been a big supporter of representing local talent at oil & gas giant Shell.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said they have created 50,000 jobs in India and sold a million devices in a single day.
Citibank is bridging its gender pay gap by adjusting the salary of its female staff to match those of their male peers who hold similar positions.
In what is seen as new co-head Iqbal Khan's move to make his mark, UBS has made sweeping job cuts in its latest cost cutting and restructuring exercise.
The co-working space provider is not scaling back says Southeast Asia managing director Turochas Fuad.
The Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), a not-for-profit, professional HR body in Singapore, has appointed Alvin Aloysius Goh as its new Executive Director.
With technology transforming every aspect of businesses today, there's a need for Accountancy to evolve its role to remain relevant and sustainable.
As jobs are getting increasingly digitalised and automated, employers must also change the way they see employee engagement and experience.
Japanese officials have long been strictly forbidden from taking on second jobs. But not anymore, as the government looks to relieve labour shortages.
The rise of Artificial Intelligence have threatened to displace millions of jobs in China. But the latest government report has played down the fears.
The Japanese carmaker is now creating its own smart city for testing Artificial Intelligence, robots and self-driving cars.