“It’s about finding people who love solving problems”
For start-ups like Snaphunt, it’s all about finding the right talent. But what kind of talent do they look for?
3M cuts 1,500 jobs as sales in Asia weakened
Weakened sales in Asia has forced the company that produces Scotch tapes and even industrial helmets to cut 1,500 of its global workforce.
Lawyer: Japan should ban confiscation of foreign workers’ passports
A Filipino worker’s lawsuit against her former employer in Japan has put the spotlight on whether employers should be retaining foreign employees’ passports.
HK urges workers to work from home amidst Wuhan Virus
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.
HP-NTU lab to advance digital manufacturing and upskill workers
The HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab will look to help advance digital manufacturing and supply chain operations as well as upskill workers.
COVID-19 Outbreak: What can HR do?
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.
Game on: How to engage employees using Gamification
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.
Asia lags behind in Global Talent Competitiveness
Singapore is the sole Asian nation in the top 10 of the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) launched by INSEAD.
Asian companies recognised for gender equality efforts
The Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (GEI) recognised 325 companies for their gender equality efforts, out of which 34 are from Asia.
Nearly half a billion people unemployed or underemployed
A International Labour Organisation (ILO) report find that more than 470 million people around the world are either unemployed or underemployed.
Four-day work week “damaging” for jobs
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 to create a million jobs in India by 2025
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.
Thousands of Indonesian workers protest against changes to labour laws
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.
Shell: A firm believer in pushing Asian talent
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 created 50,000 jobs in India
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said they have created 50,000 jobs in India and sold a million devices in a single day.
Citibank matches pay of women to those of men in same roles
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.
UBS to cut jobs in Asia and Europe
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.
WeWork expanding in region despite global woes
The co-working space provider is not scaling back says Southeast Asia managing director Turochas Fuad.
SHRI appoints Alvin Aloysius Goh as Executive Director
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.
ACCA: Accountancy needs to evolve in today’s digital age
With technology transforming every aspect of businesses today, there’s a need for Accountancy to evolve its role to remain relevant and sustainable.
Putting ‘human’ back into Human Resources
As jobs are getting increasingly digitalised and automated, employers must also change the way they see employee engagement and experience.
More Japan government officials moonlighting
Japanese officials have long been strictly forbidden from taking on second jobs. But not anymore, as the government looks to relieve labour shortages.
No “significant” loss of jobs from Artificial Intelligence in China
The rise of Artificial Intelligence have threatened to displace millions of jobs in China. But the latest government report has played down the fears.
Toyota to build city of the future
The Japanese carmaker is now creating its own smart city for testing Artificial Intelligence, robots and self-driving cars.
Blockchain now being used to vote in annual general meetings
The Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups, Singapore (ACCESS) is first organisation in the world to use this tech for an AGM.
Singaporean women earn 6% less than men
Women working in Singapore earn 6% less in medium salary compared to men, according to the latest report by the Ministry of Manpower.
C.H. Robinson: How digitalisation is changing its people strategy
Digitalisation is impacting every industry – more so in the logistics. Find out how one of the biggest logistics company is keeping pace with it.
Emotional intelligence is most important skill says BMW chief
Sales staff need to show their people skills above technical ones, according to the Managing Director of BMW Group Asia.
Tens of thousands strike against labour reforms in India
Transportation services, banks and shops were shut as tens of thousands of workers in India went on strike to protest against the latest labour reforms.
What can we expect from Singapore’s startups in 2020?
More job opportunities in tech, marketing and product development are expected from the vibrant startup ecosystem this year.