Starbucks rolls out new employee benefits
The coffee giant will bring in a raft of improvements to lure workers and streamline mundane tasks amid aggressive competition.
Former Google HR Chief predicts human resources revolution
Laszlo Bock believes that we are on the cusp of an HR revolution like the operations and manufacturing revolutions a century ago.
Two Cents: When your founder and inspirational leader leaves
As Jack Ma stands down from Alibaba with billions in the bank and an entire leadership philosophy in his name, how does anyone follow in his footsteps?
Philippines government leads the way with HR
The ASEAN economy ranked first in the region for its delegation of human resources management practices.
What do millennials think about workplace dress codes?
In a surprise outcome, new research suggests millennials believe “dressing up” for work boosts performance.
Strict immigration rules in Thailand catching out foreigners
Pressure is growing on the Thai government to review out-dated immigration rules to avoid scaring off foreign talent and investment.
Hong Kong ongoing coverage – keep up to date
Our coverage continues with a look at how the ongoing protests and troubles are affecting companies and workers in the city.
No need to worry about ‘’brain drain’’ as it’s a complete myth
The concept is out-dated for a number of reasons explains respected economist at the Asian Development Bank.
“lyf”: Millennial-focused co-living space launched by Ascott
The new “lyf” living space has been created for millennials, by the “millennial-minded”. Ascott is now keen to launch the brand across the globe.
British Airways pilots strike over pay and conditions
Thousands of workers stranded as pilots of British carrier go on strike seeking higher pay through profit sharing.
ASEAN employees working the longest hours
Three of the top 10 countries who work the longest hours are in this region with Singapore and Thailand not far behind.
Workers should not expect benefits to stay competitive
Malaysia tells its workers that they should not expect benefits such as flexible work arrangements and childcare leave.
Are tech companies pushing back against pay transparency?
A consultant says the urge to suppress salary discussions may be understandable, but laws in the US are moving in a different direction.
Thailand and Vietnam fight to attract manufacturers
The two ASEAN economies both want to woo companies away from China amid its political and economic tensions.
Uniqlo to help improve worker conditions in Asia
Japanese clothing giant is working with the International Labour Organization to push for better worker protection.
HRM Five: Moving staff into coworking spaces
They could be the future of working, so here’s a chance to get up-to-speed on maximising the benefits of shared office space.
Space doctors and lawyers needed in Australia
It may sound out of this world but these roles are in demand as the Australian Space Agency sets its sights upwards.
South Koreans use technology to fight workplace bullies
Spy gadgets are rising in popularity to record abuse and harassment by bosses following changes in law.
Shopee sees talent pool doubling in near future
Shopee moves to new headquarters in Singapore, as Asia’s Silicon Valley houses expanding technology talent.
Readers Choice Awards: Nine days left to nominate!
The clock is ticking fast on this year’s Readers Choice Awards: nominations absolutely must be finalised by the end of next week.
Malaysian PM laughs off raising retirement age to 65
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says retiring at 60 is good enough and will avoid ‘’deadwood’’ in the workplace.
Two Cents: Can you be more AI friendly?
Artificial Intelligence is touching every facet of our lives from the products we buy to the jobs we apply for.
AI will never be able to replace these banking roles
Despite huge leaps in Artificial Intelligence, humans are still needed for critical positions to safeguard banks.
NUHS tackles burnout in the workplace for its 14,000 employees
Singapore’s National University Health System has launched new mental wellness services to help its healthcare workers.
Abu Dhabi wants to poach the best fintech talent from Asia
A talent war is underway between the Middle East and Far East for the brightest tech minds in the industry.
Frasers Hospitality: Always in good hands
Frasers Hospitality ensures that relocating employees are always well-taken care of, from the very start of their assignments to the very finish.
Asia’s corporate wellness market to more than double by 2024
China and Japan fuelling massive rise in wellness spending by companies as they do more for employees’ health.
US car manufacturing giant slashes 350 jobs in Thailand
General Motors is laying off workers in Southeast Asia’s competitive auto market but pledges its ongoing commitment to Thailand.
HRM Asia’s top five stories of August, 2019
The biggest stories of August included two parts of our exclusive HR Insider interview with the transformation team at DBS Bank.
Petronas named most attractive employer in Malaysia
Petronas is voted most attractive employer in Malaysia, while Singapore Airlines picks up honour for Singapore.