HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion
The Women in HR Technology sessions will celebrate leading female innovators and entrepreneurs.
SIA Engineering-linked company criticised over handling of layoffs
The company has reportedly laid off 144 workers over three days without providing prior notice or proper reason.
Siemens to 140,000 employees: Where do you want to work?
For 2-3 days a week, Siemens employees are able to choose where they want to work, and it need not be home.
Google employees to work from home until 2021
The tech giant’s announcement will affect “nearly all” of its 200,000 employees, including contractors and full-time workers.
8 traits HR leaders need to succeed today
What are the leading characteristics of HR professionals at the most agile companies? Josh Bersin reveals 8 of them.
Nearly 65,000 lost jobs this year: Malaysia HR Minister
The Malaysian government has taken steps to help displaced workers find employment by introducing a hiring incentive and training assistance programme.
Japan wants workers to stay at home whenever possible
Japan’s economy minister also called on business leaders to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
Forget about purpose-driven organisations – it’s all about the money!
Laurence Smith argues that financial well-being for employees should be the key focus for organsiations.
MOM: Helping displaced Singaporeans find jobs “topmost priority”
Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo also expressed her commitment to ensuring essential workers get “fair opportunities” to progress.
WFH for Indian IT companies to continue through 2020
85% of the IT workforce in India have been working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 shifts to build workforce resilience
Deloitte’s Erica Volini explains why HR should take the lead in reinventing the workforce and ensuring organisational stability.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Explore data, platforms and ecosystems
In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Is Ethical Hacking the next big thing in the talent market?
As cyberattacks become more prevalent, sophisticated, and large-scale, there has never been a greater demand for ethical hackers.
Nike announces job cuts as part of restructuring
Nike said the new structure would be “nimbler” and “flatter” and lead to a streamlining of its corporate leadership team.
Turning crisis into opportunity: HR leaders, transform thyself
In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
SMEs in ASEAN continue digital journey
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for businesses to accelerate their digital transformation.
LinkedIn to lay off 6% of global workforce
The company made the announcement after demand for its recruitment products has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Leaders, transform thyselves
In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Josh Bersin: Communication is more important than ever
With organisations needing to improve their employee communications in the wake of COVID-19, Josh Bersin offers some tips.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: A new era of EX and Communication
A slew of world’s leading HR thought-leaders will be delving into a new era of HR and the workplace at HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
New work-from-home insurance launched in Singapore
The work-from-home insurance policy will cover risks ranging from mental health issues to even tripping over toys.
Australia extends wage subsidy support till 2021
Subsidies will be reduced under the extended program, which is expected to help about 1 million workers and last till 2021.
Globalization Partners expands growth into Asia-Pacific
The company has launched a new Asia-Pacific revenue team and appointed Charles Ferguson as General Manager for the region.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Digital advisory boards go virtual
In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
2 in 3 APAC firms implementing staggered return to workplace
APAC employers are taking a more cautious approach to returning to the workplace as compared to global companies.
Singapore employers to receive S$4 billion to pay wages
140,000 employers will be receiving the payout which will add up to a total of S$15 billion disbursed since the first round of support packages.
Many risk being left behind by digitisation
If internet inequality is not adequately addressed, millions around the world could find themselves without a job, warned Microsoft president.
How the pandemic is changing employee recognition
COVID-19 is accelerating the need for employers to frequently acknowledge employees’ hard work, says one workplace expert.
Small and medium-sized businesses struggling to stay afloat
From January to May 2020, more than one-quarter of businesses have closed down because of COVID-19, according to a new report.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Transform faster, get digital now
In his new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.