RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Talent Management

Frontier e-HR’s cloud-based service took out the prized gong for best talent management technology at the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Engaging employees leads to higher revenue growth: Aon

Investing in employee engagement can lead to tangible dividends in the form of increased revenue, a new study says.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Tony Tan

Tony Tan brings extensive regional HR experience to his latest role overseeing transformation at a Myanmar conglomerate.
Japan begins talks on extending retirement age to 70

It is hoped that extending the retirement age will help people extend their lifespans and address the labour problems of an ageing population.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Leave Management

Times Software’s suite of software solutions was judged best in the leave management function by voters in the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ford to cut jobs worldwide as business in Asia struggles

The layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort that the US carmarker hopes will cut costs over the next three to five years.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Clayton Tan

The HR director at Vinda Group SEA is combining startup and consultancy experience to blend “East” versus “West” approaches to people management.
India to lead Asia-Pacific salary increases in 2019

Although they higher than anywhere else in the region, India’s salary increases are likely to stabilise next year.
RCA2018: Best Corporate – Talent Engagement Provider

TrainingGearAsia’s first of three Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018 highlighted how its programmes are able to engage entire workforces.
Cambodia trains youth, poor for jobs in Japan

The new agreement will help to revitalise Japan’s workforce, which is starting to struggle as the population ages out.
RCA2018: Best Business Programme Provider

The Management Development Institute of Singapore’s business programmes have been judged top of the class by HRM Magazine Asia readers.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Agapol Na Songkhla

The Chief People Officer of Thailand’s “national champion” company Thai Beverage has had an impressive career journey so far.
Asia-Pacific’s aviation industry to support 44 million jobs by 2036

A new report explores the fundamental role civil aviation plays for today’s society and addresses the economic impact of this global industry.
Lendlease employees give back on Community Day

Employees at Lendlease dedicated more than 1,300 volunteer hours in just one day, across seven different community outreach projects.
RCA2018: Best Recruitment Firm – Client Experience

Resource Solutions was voted as the People’s Choice when it comes to client service in the highly-competitive recruitment space.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Evangeline Chua

The Chief People Officer for Singapore’s national technology agency is all about keeping the human element in the new world of work.
StarHub to slash 300 jobs under transformation plan

Following a difficult few years amid competition and rising costs, StarHub is looking to diversify into new businesses.
Australian employers must justify flexible work refusals

The Fair Work Commission has introduced a clause that mandates justification by any employer denying flexible working requests.
RCA2018: Best Recruitment Firm – Engineering and IT positions

Sciente International came out trumps in the closely contested category to be named HRM Magazine Asia readers’ choice for the third year running.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Monica Oudang

The Chief HR Officer for Indonesia’s Go-Jek plans to continue nurturing the company’s unique culture, even as it soars to ever-greater heights.
Talent-starved Germany looking to relax immigration law

The European nation has been struggling to replenish its skilled workforce, and is hoping the new law will help attract high-calibre talent.
Employees in Asia Pacific want individual recognition and reward

Employees in the region want validation for their individual skills and contributions, a new study has found.
Readers’ Choice Awards celebrates the best of HR service providers

HRM Asia’s Readers’ Choice Awards were unveiled on Friday night, with 200 industry players on hand to celebrate each of the trophies.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Felicia Teh

Felicia Teh, regional HR director for Carlsberg in Southeast Asia, has shot up the HR hierarchy – but there’s still much more on her career horizon.
Young Taiwanese seek jobs in Southeast Asia and India

New research shows young people in Taiwan are increasingly interested in pursuing careers in other parts of Asia.
Philippines president fast tracks security of tenure bill

The proposed bill looks to prohibit abuses of contractualisation and labour-only contracting in the Philippines.
HRM Asia’s top stories for September, 2018

Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of September – from workplace bullying to Alibaba’s talent development plans in Singapore.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Chen Fong Tuan

For Chen Fong Tuan, the Chief People Officer for Malaysia’s Mah Sing group, helping people build their careers is more than a job – it’s a calling.
Single expertise no longer enough in employees

According to recruitment experts, companies now look for candidates who have a good grasp of all the business functions.
New app helps Bangladesh jobseekers navigate the informal economy

With funding and expertise from the likes of Google, the new app Kormo is helping Bangladeshis with job opportunities, work skills, and career advice