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.
Future down the drain as Indian grads apply for sanitation jobs
Interviewers for sanitation worker jobs in India were not expecting so many qualified applicants as hundreds of graduates lined up for the interview.
Tech teach-in: What exactly is a full stack engineer?
LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report highlights 15 of the fastest-growing roles for next year – one is a full stack engineer.
A transformation that’s never going to stop
At the cutting edge of fintech, PayPal says it needs to make sure its people keep evolving and building new skills.
Asia has longest working hours but least productive and healthy
Employees in Asia have the longest working hours globally but it has come at a price of productivity and ill health. Find out which countries top the charts.
The gift that gives back this Christmas
Microsoft and PayPal are two companies that have decided to give their employees something very precious this festive season – time.
Two Cents: How can Hong Kong repair itself?
Anti-government protests in Hong Kong dominated the news headlines this year and may have long-term repercussions for companies based there.
Laid-off Indonesian workers get $4 million severance pay
Over 2000 Indonesia garment industry workers have been given a $4 million severance pay after their employer shut down its factory in 2018.
Circles.Life: Building a culture to last
The telco has spent a lot of time and effort on building a strong culture which will help guide it during its ambitious growth.
Apple is helping more companies customize their own apps
CEO Tim Cook explains how businesses can create apps just for use within their organisation during his trip to Singapore.
Malaysia to scale down on hiring in 2020
Malaysia workers can expect less jobs in the new year as companies look to cut down on operation costs with more vacancies going to low-level jobs.
Looking back at 2019: HRM Asia’s biggest features
From exclusive case studies to the biggest HR interviews, here are five of the favourite pieces that caught readers’ eyes throughout the year of 2019.
Jetstar employees go on strike, demand higher wages
Hundreds of Jetstar employees in Australia went on strike to demand for higher wages and better working conditions, affecting over 120 flights.
Japan dominates most expensive cities for expats
Japan has been ranked one of the most expensive countries for expats after four of its cities took up top spots in the latest global charts.
Five of the Best: Leadership Development Providers
HRM Asia presents five of the best Leadership Development providers, offering best-in-class programmes to organisations in Southeast Asia.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Recruitment Outsourcing Solution
Resource Solutions was named the best of the field in the Best Recruitment Outsourcing Solution category at this year’s Readers Choice Awards.