Employers worry that Southeast Asia’s largest economy has been losing ground due to its strict labour laws.
In an unrelated civil court case, a former HR leader at IBM has said that massive layoffs were part of an effort to appeal to millennial talent.
A new survey ranks the educational institutions that provide the key skills needed for today’s technology graduates.
Youth unemployment is high in China, India, and South Korea with the supply of graduates outpacing the number of new job vacancies being created.
The Hong Kong-based airline has issued a warning to staff as local protests escalate throughout the city and shut down the airport.
Singapore has presented SkillsFuture Employer Awards in recognition of employers who support life-long learning and retraining.
Upskilling is proving popular in the region with technology, programming, and data courses striking the right note with users.
Shanghai and Beijing are losing their shine as cities of choice for graduates. Those in the know are choosing satellite and second-tier cities.
Paul Cobban, Chief Data and Transformation Officer for DBS Bank, highlights the seven vital skills that bankers will need in the era of Industry 4.0.
Companies in the US are gearing up to expand into Asian markets. They are in search of new talent, as well as customers.
Companies are taking matters into their own hands as the third biggest economy in the world isn’t training up enough experts in artificial intelligence
The issue of contractors' rights continues to stir in the Philippines, with the President blocking a bill that he once supported.
Singapore launches initiative to make hiring of foreign talent in the tech industry easier due to an industry-wide shortage.
A foreign worker has won a landmark court case over almost five years of unpaid wages, as the government pledges to get tough on forced labour.
Recruitment consultancy Hays has warned of the dangers of workaholic tendencies. These are rising due to the war for talent and technology.
Employees recognise there needs to be more collaboration between HR and IT, in order for digital transformation initiatives to take hold.
Indonesia is facing a talent crunch and businesses are enticing workers with attractive offerings beyond financial compensation, a new report has found.
The July-August issue of HRM Magazine Asia is now available online. Check out the contents, including a full wrap of HR Festival Asia, here.
Matthew Durham, with Simmons & Simmons, says the law on sexual harassment in Mainland China is rapidly catching up to societal change.
The biggest stories of July included an in-depth look at people and culture within AirAsia, and the comprehensive restructure of Deutsche Bank.
DBS has gone from a bottom-of-the pile bank to being crowned the world’s best. Its transformation team shares that 10-year journey.
Singapore's Central Provident Fund payment rules can be confusing. TMF Group's Aileen Ng shares some of the places where HR can go wrong.
New research from Gartner shows indecision at the hiring stage could be costing organisations much more than just first chance at the best talent.
Singapore's unemployment rate rose to 3.1% in second quarter statistics released this month, following on from an increase in the first quarter.
Australia is planning new laws that allow for criminal penalties against businesses that underpay their staff or avoid statutory retirement benefits.
South Korea has moved to hold business owners more accountable for bullying within their workplaces.
Talents have cited Singapore as the best location for work in Asia. China has come in second, with Taiwanese and Hong Kong talent preferring it.
Nissan is set to cut jobs worldwide in an attempt to reduce financial losses. The car giant has seen its worst results over the first half of the year.
A new report has found India now has 3.3 million people employed in flexible, or contract, roles, with the population set to grow even more.
One of Australia's most famous celebrity chefs will pay back millions to staff of his MADE Establishment restaurant group.