Gojek partners Indonesia government to improve digital literacy
While digital usage in Indonesia is among the highest in the world, digital literacy is still relatively low. And Gojek plans to help improve that.
Malaysia slashes minimum EPF employee contribution rate to 7%
The Malaysian government has reduced the minimum employee contribution rate for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from 11% to 7%.
Work from home: Which companies are doing it?
The COVID-19 outbreak has led to one of the biggest work-from-home exercises in recent times. Here’s a list of companies who have implemented it.
John Sumser: A view from inside the largest HR tech company
ADP is the biggest HR technology company with over 800,000 customers. John Sumser takes a look at what goes behind the company.
CapitaLand announces wage freeze, pay cuts
Singapore developer CapitaLand is the latest company to implement wage freeze and pay cuts to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kindness – The missing ingredient in a great employee experience
Employees today do not just want meaningful jobs, fair pay, transparency and growth, but kindness in their workplaces as well.
Expedia cuts 3,000 jobs after “disappointing” results
The online travel site is set to lay off 3,000 jobs worldwide to cut operating cost after what it described as a “disappointing” 2019.
DHL Express named Top Employer in Asia Pacific
For the sixth consecutive year, the logistics giant is named the Top Employer in Asia Pacific for its excellence in employee conditions and practices.
6 Asian firms named in World’s Most Ethical Companies list
The companies are recognised for their business integrity and corporate citizenship after being named in the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies list.
HR excellence in Malaysia recognised at MIHRM Awards
Organisations in Malaysia were awarded and recognised for their excellence in HR practices at the MIHRM Malaysia-International HR Awards.
Fulfill your Accountancy professional training needs with ISCA
As Accountancy continues to transform, it’s important for professionals to upskill and keep pace with the changes. And they can do so with ISCA.
Temasek freezes wages with voluntary pay cut for senior management
Singapore state investment firm Temasek is freezing salaries of employees while asking its senior management to take a voluntary pay cut.
Cornerstone OnDemand acquires Saba
The acquisition gives Cornerstone OnDemand more talent experience tools to complement its base of learning and skills development products.
Abhijit Bhaduri: The modern employee is here, are you ready?
Gone are the days of the traditional employee. The employee of today has a different definition of work. Are organisations ready for them?
Recruitment on hold for financial industry in Asia
With the economy coming to a stand-still, financial institutions in Hong Kong and Singapore are putting their recruitment plans on hold.
Google Cloud acquires Cornerstone Technology
The latest acquisition of Cornerstone Technology will help Google Cloud compete with cloud leaders Amazon and Microsoft.
Kronos, Ultimate merge to form one of the largest HCM cloud companies
The two industry leaders in human capital management and workforce management have merged to bring together their solutions.
AHDO to drive ASEAN’s shift from Human Resource to Human Development
ASEAN is at a crucial crossroad where it has the opportunity to develop its own model and leadership of human development.
Employers in Asia expecting modest salary increase
Amidst the economic slowdown and uncertainties, employers in Asia are planning modest salary increases for their employees.
Reactions to the Singapore Budget 2020
The Singapore Budget did not disappoint as it delivered a much-needed help to businesses and workers. We get some reactions on the Budget.
Gaming the core of Razer’s culture
The gaming world is all about being competitive and having fun at the same time. The same can be said of Razer’s people and its culture.
Singapore firms offer financial support for staff amidst COVID-19
Singapore companies are stepping up to offer coverage and financial support for their employees amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
Singapore Budget: Government to defray workers’ wages
The Singapore Budget has delivered measures with the main priority of helping businesses stay afloat and workers retain jobs.
A look at what HR leaders think about HR technology
With technology transforming how businesses and HR function, what do HR leaders really think about HR technology?
Thinking Beyond the C-Suite: HR’s Role in Board Leadership
HR has long been due a seat at the board leadership table. And with more boards recognising HR as a strategic partner, how can HR leaders play a part?
Singapore Budget 2020: What to look out for
With the coronavirus outbreak impacting businesses and workers in Singapore, substantial measures are expected to be announced in the Budget.
Culture of recognition at McDonald’s
Recognition at McDonald’s doesn’t happen just annually or monthly, but on a daily basis. So much so it has become a culture at the company.
Does social media hurt or help your recruitment efforts?
A new survey finds many HR professionals aren’t keen on using social platforms to find talent.
Sa Sa slashes jobs and salaries in Hong Kong
Plunging sales amidst the coronavirus outbreak have forced cosmetics retailer Sasa to axe jobs and cut up to 40% of its salaries in Hong Kong.
Working from home: Tips for employers
Do you have employees working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak? Here are some tips on how you can better manage them.