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.
HRM Magazine Asia October-November 2018 – Available Now
The October-November 2018 edition of HRM Magazine Asia is available right here and now – click through for all the latest features, interviews, and research.
RCA2018: Best HR Technology – Outsourcing
Newcomer to the Readers’ Choice Awards, Elements Global Services walked away with the trophy for Best Outsourcing technology during the 2018 event.
More than 100,000 jobs await Filipino teachers in China
China looks to hire more Filipino teachers with good pay in a move to strengthen China-Philippines relations.
Foreign executives in South Korean companies declining
The fall in the number of foreign executives in South Korea has affected diversity of corporate culture, as companies struggle to hire talented people.
Keep customers happy, or you’re out: Singtel-Optus CEO
The customer comes first: the CEO of Singtel-Optus has told staff to keep customers happy, or risk losing their jobs.
HRM Asia’s top stories for October, 2018
Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of October, from hi-tech staff lounges to the HRM Asia Watch List.
RCA2018: Best Background Screening Provider
RISQ Group has snagged the Best Background Screening Provider award for the second year in a row.
Trick-or-treat: Celebrating Halloween in the office
Halloween isn’t an actual holiday in this part of the world, but organisations can still make use of it to lighten the mood around the office.
HR Festival Asia: Get ready for lift-off in May, 2019
Don’t miss out on this game-changing conference and expo, which is set to redefine HR thought leadership for the new world of work.
RCA2018: Best Serviced Apartment (Singapore)
Oakwood Studios Singapore was named the island state’s best serviced apartment property, in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Engie to shift Asia-Pacific headquarters to Singapore
The move from Bangkok accompanies the energy giant’s plans to double its Asia-Pacific workforce over the next 10 years.
Southeast Asia most confident in digital readiness
However, budget constraints, lack of adequate talent, and outdated or unsuitable infrastructure are still hindering technology adoption.
Robot workers will make more robots at ABB’s new China factory
At its new factory in Shanghai, China, ABB will have robots and humans collaborating to make more robots.
Google employees plan walkout against “workplace bro” culture
The “woman’s walk” has been organised in response to the company reportedly protecting employees who face allegations of misconduct.
Remote working is increasingly popular around the world
A new report reveals remote work has made significant progress across the globe and has positive impact on employee satisfaction.
RCA2018: Best Learning and Development Provider
The Management Development and Consultancy arm of MDIS was voted best in the Learning and Development category in 2018.
Hong Kong approves five-day paternity leave
New fathers in Hong Kong will soon enjoy five days of statutory paternity leave, up from the current entitlement of three.
China created 11 million jobs from January to September
China created more than 11 million new jobs from January to September this year, even as the unemployment rate fell very slightly.
Infographic: Why employees lose their motivation
The top three demotivators of the workplace are lack of recognition, feeling invisible or undervalued, and bad managers.