Thailand running out of young and skilled workers
Thailand’s labour force is facing a crisis due to the country’s low birth rate and rapidly ageing population.
Grab adds 400 high-value jobs in Malaysia with centre of excellence
The centre will house Grab’s core business strategy and operational functions, including legal, customer experience, financial services and creative services.
‘Brutal’ job interview experience in UK triggers anger online
A UK company has drawn flak online for its ‘brutal’ job interview process, which many employees feel is the most challenging aspect of working there.
Foreign workers in Japan hit record 1.46 million
Foreign workers in Japan have grown more than three times over the past 10 years, according to data released by the government.
Hyundai Motors to lay off 1,500 jobs in China
By the end of this quarter, the jobs at its Beijing plants are likely to be declared redundant, and the staff either laid off or transferred to other facilities.
Pakistan launches program to provide jobs for youth
Educated youth in Pakistan who remain unemployed are expected to find job opportunities under a new national job programme.
A quarter of US employed at risk from automation by 2030
According to a new report, the jobs most at risk are those in office administration, production, transportation, and food preparation.
Japan firms not strengthening governance despite Ghosn arrest
A majority of Japanese companies have no plan to strengthen corporate governance, despite the arrest of Nissan’s chairman for alleged misconduct.
Number of Nepalis going abroad to work falls sharply
The slump is in large part due to the Nepalese government’s ban on workers heading to Malaysia – imposed due to exploitative brokers.
HR Festival Asia Speaker Spotlight: Bernard Golstein
In advance of HR Festival Asia, the region’s largest gathering of the HR and tech industries, we chat with one of the event’s slated expert speakers.
Ethiopia allows almost one million refugees to leave camps and work
Ethiopia has passed a law giving almost one million refugees the right to work outside of camp, as part of a programme creating 100,000 jobs.
Young people to Davos leaders: More jobs, please
A UNICEF poll of 10,000 young people from more than 160 countries has a stark message: “We need more jobs and better education.”
Under Armour appoints new Chief People and Culture Officer
After a controversy last year over a reportedly ‘hedonistic’ culture, Under Armour has appointed a new head of people and culture.
Elon Musk’s Tesla to slash more than 7,000 jobs
In a bid for profitability, electric car maker Tesla will be cutting seven percent of its workforce, per an announcement by CEO Elon Musk.
Shiseido opens new regional headquarters and learning centre
The new Asia Learning Centre will train approximately 2,000 Shiseido employees each year in leadership and innovation skills and behaviours.
Dyson to move corporate headquarters to Singapore
The company, known for its ‘supersonic’ hair dryers and bladeless fans, says the move is a result of Asia’s increasing importance.
Real-wage salary growth worldwide to slow this year: Korn Ferry
Real-wage salaries across the globe are predicted to increase by 1% on average this year, down from the forecast of 1.5% for last year.
All about digital work at HR Festival Asia’s HR Tech stream
At HR Festival Asia’s HR Tech stream, delegates will be partake in cutting edge discussions about the increasing confluence of HR and technology.
Huawei hosts tech jobs fair to attract Saudi youth
Huawei, together with 16 partner companies, offered more than 100 job vacancies – all of which were filled by the end of the event.
China to introduce new measures to maintain stable employment
The country needs to create 15 million new jobs in 2019 to support the record number of at 8.34 million college graduates that will enter the job market.
One million tech-savvy teens needed to boost Thai e-commerce
To boost e-commerce capabilities, Thailand is establishing up the first e-commerce park dedicated to digital training.
HR Festival Asia Speaker Spotlight: Daniel Kusmanto
In advance of HR Festival Asia, the region’s largest gathering of the HR and tech industries, we chat with one of the event’s slated expert speakers.
Aviva partners IMDA to train cloud computing professionals
The cloud computing training programme will upskill new and existing employees and enhance the company’s digital capabilities.
Malaysia’s labour market remains upbeat
Labour force growth and employment growth has been outpacing unemployment growth since March 2017, according to a new report.
South Korea’s jobless rate hits its highest level since 2001
The unemployment rate in South Korea exceeded that of the US for the first time in 17 years, in 2018’s third quarter.
Indonesian Manpower Ministry calls for flexible working for women
If plans by the Indonesia Manpower Ministry come to fruition, women in the country will soon enjoy more flexible working hours.
Glassdoor now in Singapore, Hong Kong, and New Zealand
Many in these three territories have already been using the website, but they will now be served by bespoke, localised sites.
Learn how to adapt to Industry 4.0 at HR Festival Asia’s CxO Symposium
At HR Festival Asia’s exclusive CxO Symposium, business leaders will have the opportunity to learn about the latest visionary research and thinking.
90% of Taiwanese workers are considering change of career
The most popular reasons for desiring change were low pay, poor working conditions, and poor company prospects.
Rising labour costs a top threat to Japanese firms in Asia
The majority of Japanese firms operating in Asia consider rising labour costs and the shortage of skilled labour as their top concerns.