For the maritime sector to keep up, HR must transform
New approaches to maritime talent attraction and retention are crucial if the industry wishes to thrive in Industry 4.0.
Pakistan committed to fulfilling 10 million jobs promise
The Pakistani government is working to fulfill its promise of 10 million jobs, in addition to five million new homes.
Japanese firms recruiting directly in South Korea
Japanese firms keen on hiring highly motivated South Koreans organised a local recruitment event in the country.
Female employment rate in Saudi Arabia inches upwards
Saudi Arabia’s private sector sees an increase in the number of working Saudi women in the second quarter of 2018.
Vietnam ranks 19th in best countries for expats globally
Vietnam has shown to be promising for expats who are seeking both opportunities and challenges to boost and develop their careers.
Taiwan defers plans for mandatory labour directors
Companies are pushing back against Taiwan lawmakers who are proposing that companies appoint labour directors.
Indonesia calls on HR to lead nationwide skills development
The Minister for Manpower says HR leaders have an important role in raising the living standards of the country’s working poor.
HRM Magazine Asia wins double in Asia-wide publishing awards
HRM Magazine Asia picked up the silver prize for Best Trade Media at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Publishing Awards.
Under Armour to employees: no more hedonism on company dime
The American sports apparel giant told employees that it would no longer expense “adult entertainment, limousine services and gambling.”
Manila’s minimum wage increased to $14 per day
Labour groups have deemed the new minimum wage increase in Manila as insufficient for overworked and underpaid workers.
HR Tech Think Tank: Talent Management software
Talent management software is a complex ecosystem, as delegates to this cluster of the HR Tech Think Tank discovered.
Cambodia to send 5,000 workers to Kuwait in 2019
With the aim of strengthening bilaterial relations, Kuwait will be welcoming 5,000 Cambodian migrant workers to the country for the first time next year.
Singapore’s best workplaces for 2018, according to Great Place To Work
Some 13 companies in total were named Singapore’s Best Workplaces for 2018, at the annual Great Place to Work Awards.
China to implement employment-boosting measures
China will be implementing measures to boost employment, with the aim of helping local businesses as well as the jobless.
Foreign professionals in Taiwan may be exempted from proficiency exams
Accredited foreign professionals, including doctors, dentists, and pharmacists, soon may not need to take proficiency exams to start working in Taiwan.
Indonesia’s unemployment figure drops to 7 million
Thanks to the growth of certain sectors, unemployment in Indonesia is now at 7 million, down from 7.04 million in the previous year.
HR’s biggest tech-focused thought leaders on stage
With more than 100 speakers across six different conference streams, there will be something for every HR specialist at HR Festival Asia
Samsung to make 8,700 outsourced workers regular
Samsung will be hiring 8,700 workers from its subcontractors, as the firm looks to boost employees’ job security.
Uber and Ola drivers’ strike in Mumbai temporarily suspended
Ola and Uber drivers in Mumbai are facing dwindling incentives, and went on a strike to demand that fares factor in the rising fuel costs, among other things.
A third of Australian migrant workers are paid less than half minimum wage
A new report shows that migrant workers in Australia are among the worst paid in the country, and most are suffering in silence.
Filipino workers considering career changes to improve pay
Most Filipino workers are considering change of careers and industries to gain better job prospects and financial stability.
Myanmar’s garment workers resume work after ending 72-day strike
Staff from Fu Yuen Ltd factory have been demonstrating alongside other labor activists, after 30 members of a trade union were fired.
98% of Singapore CFOs say they have hired the wrong person
Almost all CFOs surveyed say they’ve made a bad hiring decision; a problem that seems to be a global issue.
Japan’s job availability hits a 44-year high
Japan is looking to hire more workers, but is struggling to keep up with a shrinking working-age population in the country.
RCA2018: Best Corporate Health and Wellness Screening
In the second of two HRM Readers’ Choice Award wins, Fullerton Health was named best Corporate Health and Wellness Screening Provider.
South Korean employees less likely to get promoted to senior management
Ordinary South Korean employees are finding it difficult to climb the corporate ladder and reach senior management positions.
RCA2018: Best Sales and Marketing Training Provider
Kaplan Professional received a resounding tick of approval from HRM Asia readers – when it comes to training frontline sales and marketing talent.
In Pictures: Google employees around the world stage walkout
The #GoogleWalkout saw more than 1,000 Googlers stage a short mid-day walkout to protest sexual harassment and inequality.
Kiwi leadership group releases largest workplace gender report
The workplace diversity survey looks to set a new benchmark for gender and ethnicity reporting in New Zealand.
Malaysia bans third-party recruiters for foreign workers
The Malaysian government has decided to remove third parties in the foreign worker application and recruitment process.