India and Southeast Asia lead globe in expected salary hikes
Asian workforces are set to see the world’s biggest salary rises once again in 2020, according to an annual forecasting report by ECA International.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Leadership Development Provider
ODE Consulting was declared the Gold Winner of the Best Leadership Development Provider category at this year’s Readers Choice Awards.
Jobs depart as Sasa calls it quits in Singapore
Tough times have driven Hong Kong cosmetics retailer Sasa out of the Singapore market, with 22 stores set to close.
CHRO Series Malaysia: Make innovation a way of life
Delegates at our CHRO Series 2019 in Malaysia were given exclusive insights and first-hand tips from companies going through digital transformations.
Hong Kong Airlines delays paying some staff
The city’s third-biggest carrier is delaying salary payments as protests have “severely affected” its finances.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Background Screening Provider
Sterling RISQ won the Gold Award for Best Background Screening Provider at the 2019 Readers Choice Awards last month.
HR Fest Awards: Nominations now open
The HR Fest Awards are back again for 2020, with nominations across open between now and January 17.
FACEBOOK: Connecting its staff and the world
What are the top three lessons learned from eight years at Facebook for Benjamin Joe, its Vice President of Southeast Asia and Emerging Markets?
A data-driven Philippine workforce on the cards for 2020
Technology and digitalisation will shape hiring and requirement trends across the Philippines next year, according to a new salary survey.
More than one million people now work for the big 4 tech firms
Headcount is growing steadily at Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook giving employees a louder voice to protest.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Corporate Healthcare Group
Fullerton Healthcare was named Best Corporate Healthcare Group in the 2019 Readers Choice Awards last month.
Up to 15,000 jobs at risk from Indian insurer merger
The national government is pushing three major state-run insurance companies to consolidate, leading to thousands of potential redundancies.
Thai eSports startup predicts 10,000 jobs for the digital savvy
Bangkok-based Infofed will use a new injection of funds to expand its presence in Southeast Asia and spark job creation.
HRM Asia’s top stories of November, 2019
An education-focused business leader, a former leader of Harvard Innovation Labs, and the Readers Choice Awards feature in last month’s top five.
Readers Choice 2019: Time and Attendance Management System
BIPO Service has been named the Gold Award winner of the Best HR Tech – Time and Attendance Management System Readers Choice Award in 2019.
Four of the Best: Attendance Management Systems
HRM Asia presents four of the best Attendance Management systems, all modernising the practice for workforces across Asia-Pacific.
Readers Choice 2019: Best HR Tech – Payroll Solution
Ascender HCM has emerged as the winner of the Gold Award for Best HR Tech – Payroll Solution in the 2019 Readers Choice Awards.
The world loves American freelancers
Almost 40% of all U.S freelance jobs advertised on Upwork are hired by foreign-based companies.
Has Google lost its ‘’cool place to work’’ status?
Once seen as a shining example of the modern workplace, more clampdowns and controversy continue to blight the search engine’s workplace.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Corporate MICE Venue
Resorts World Sentosa was named the Gold Winner in the Best Corporate MICE Venue category at this year’s Readers Choice Awards
We can’t ignore blockchain and cryptocurrencies
New forms of digital and decentralized payments offer lots of opportunities to make transactions faster, cheaper and safer.
Building a city for the future
As leaders predict cities with flying drones, driverless cars and lightning speed connectivity, let’s not forget about the people.
Are you back channeling enough?
Reaching out to mutual connections to get their second opinion on a potential hire is on the rise thanks to technology.
Readers Choice 2019: Best Corporate Learning and Development Provider
Singapore Polytechnic PACE Academy was the Gold Winner of the Best Corporate Learning and Development Provider category
FACEBOOK: It is a great place to work!
It’s not just about cool, open-plan offices, chill-out areas, pool tables and well-stocked pantries. Building the right workplace culture is about finding the right people.
Did a sabbatical help build a US$140 billion company?
Salesforce founder says the power of extended time off helped him create a global software giant.
Readers Choice 2019: Best HR Tech – Cloud Solution
Times Software was named the Gold Winner of the Best HR Tech – Cloud Solution category in this year’s Readers Choice Awards.
Pregnant, disabled and LGBT candidates being banned by Indonesian ministries
Harsh discrimination is on the rise within Indonesia’s Civil Service finds its Ombudsman.
Vietnam boosts its global attraction
The Southeast Asian economy has grand plans to raise its retirement age, allow trade unions and become a leading innovation centre.
Five of the Best: Serviced Apartments in Singapore
HRM Asia presents five of the best serviced apartments, providing a vital home-away-from-home experience for business travelers in Singapore.