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.
SATS transforming itself through technology and culture

CEO Alex Hungate and Head of HR Lilian Tan are steering the airline services business through two transformations at the same time.
Culture from every angle

O.C. Tanner’s second annual Global Culture Report offers a holistic view of the modern workplace as it sits within the global economy and society at large.
Huge pay gap between CEOs and staff revealed

New reporting rules in the UK reveal ratio of executives’ pay is more than 100 times greater than their average workers.
Beware another uprising in 2020

More rebellions could be on the cards this year as disgruntled employees speak out, aided by advances in technology and communications.
SATS: The most memorable touchpoints are still with people

With a workforce of more than 17,000 spread across the world, people are a big part of CEO Alex Hungate’s role.
The ups and downs of performance-related pay

Being remunerated based on your company’s profits comes with big rewards, and also big risks as Apple boss Tim Cook has just discovered.
E-scooter ban could lead to slowdown in food delivery firms

Around 7,000 food delivery riders have been affected by zero-tolerance policy on riding on Singapore’s footpaths.
How to get more women into IT roles

JP Morgan is a leading example and award winner for helping redress the gender imbalance in the tech sector.
Bosch to cut thousands of jobs in India as car sales slump

The world’s largest auto-parts supplier is the latest company to suffer from India’s dramatic economic slowdown.
Tax rates in South East Asia: Philippines has highest tax

How much are individuals and businesses being taxed in South East Asia? Read more to find out how much tax different countries are imposing.
Japanese feel ‘intense stress’ from working with foreigners

Japanese managers are experiencing “intense stress” in working with foreign employees and are willing to quit their job because of that.
Employer’s guide to dismissal laws in South East Asia

Employee dismissals can be a tricky and risky thing. It’s important for employers to know what are the dismissal laws in the country they operate in.
Singapore employers urged to give “sustainable and fair” bonuses

With civil servants getting the lowest year-end bonus in a decade, employers are urged to give bonuses based on their companies’ performances.
Grab and Singtel join forces to start digital bank

Ride hailing firm Grab will be partnering telco Singtel to form a new consortium to apply for a digital banking license in Singapore.
Top employee benefits to look out for in 2020

With the rising Millennial and Gen Z workforce, employers are coming up with game changing employee benefits to cater to their lifestyles.
Google to add 3,800 jobs in Philippines, India and US

The internet giants are expected to bring some 3,800 customer support jobs in-house to its offices in Philippines, India and Mississippi at the end of 2020.
Over 140,000 found jobs on JobsMalaysia

Malaysian Department of Labor announced that over 140,000 jobs have been matched on its jobs portal JobsMalaysia from January to November this year.
Hotels chain in India to cut 2,000 jobs

It’s tough times for the hotel industry in India as hotels chain Oyo Hotels and Homes is planning to lay off 2,000 jobs to cut operating cost.
Judge rules it legal for employer to fire worker over transgender views

A UK judge has ruled it legal for an employer to fire a worker for expressing her views that transgender women are not real women.
Tech teach-in: Data Scientist vs Data Engineer

We take a look at some of the fastest-growing tech jobs according to LinkedIn and what they actually involve.
Singapore’s most in-demand jobs in 2020

What are the jobs in Singapore that will be the most sought-after in the year of 2020? Hint: If you’re in the field of technology, good news for you!
IT and telecoms will bounce back quickly in Hong Kong

Hiring in the troubled city will be subdued but some sectors will recover faster than others. Find out which ones they are.