HSBC to slash 35,000 jobs worldwide in “deepest restructuring” exercise
The bank will reduce US$4.5bn worth of costs which would involve slashing about 15% of the group’s global workforce amidst plunging profits.
EngageRocket raises $3 million investment
With the cash injection, the Singapore-based HR tech startup looks to improve people analytics capability across Southeast Asia.
SAP SuccessFactors appoints Jill Popelka as new President
Popelka will be responsible for strategising customer success and business health for SAP’s largest cloud line business.
Cornerstone OnDemand launches free educational platform
The Cornerstone Cares platform provides free online courses on infection prevention, stress management, and working from home.
Cost of living continues to soar in Asia
The Economist Intelligence Unit has identified Singapore, Hong Kong and Osaka as the most expensive cities in the world to live in.
Brewing up a digital and people-first culture at APB Singapore
EXCLUSIVE: Amidst the digital transformation at the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Singapore, one thing remains at the heart of the company – its people.
COVID-19 could cut 30 million tourism jobs in Asia
Asia is expected to be the worst affected, with 30 million jobs at risk of being lost.
3 priorities for CHROs navigating COVID-19 absences
Data can be an important tool in meeting those goals for CHROs who are dealing with COVID-19 measures at their companies.
COVID-19: How to ensure employee safety and business continuity
The COVID-19 outbreak has presented a test on companies’ work-from-home programs and how they ensure employee safety and business continuity.
Unemployment rate hits 9-year high in Hong Kong
Increasing for the fifth straight month, Hong Kong’s unemployment rate hits 3.7% in February, the highest since January 2011.
COVID-19: MOM issues advisory on employees’ travel
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the MOM has issued an advisory for employers on handling employees’ travel movements.
Malaysia goes into temporary lockdown
From March 18 to March 31, travel to and from Malaysia will be prohibited, while all non-essential businesses and services will be shuttered.
Are Singapore workers ready for technological disruptions?
PayPal report finds that while Singapore workers are well-equipped to deal with technological disruptions, financial preparedness is still lacking.
Dissecting the employer disconnect in HR technology
Despite serious dollars spent on HR technology, buyers remain unsatisfied with the return on investment. So what is the disconnect?
Most Singapore employees are not confident in their data literacy skills
A staggering 84% of employees in Singapore are not confident in their data literacy skills which is costing S$5.1 billion in productivity annually.
How do employers manage a multi-generation workforce?
With four generations of workers with different skills, perspectives and expectations, how can employers manage and engage them?
How to manage resentment towards remote workers
A new survey finds on-site employees often resent their remote colleagues. So how do employers combat the resentment?
Microsoft appoints first ever Chief Scientific Officer
Technology giant Microsoft has a Chief Scientific Officer for the first time in its history after appointing Eric Horvitz to the role.
Singapore employers required to report salary cuts
Employers are now required to notify the Ministry of Manpower of any cost-saving measures that affect employees’ salaries from March 12.
Overcoming the challenges of motivating a younger generation
Companies can get an edge in the war for talent with resources tailored to younger employees’ unique expectations.
Twitter commits to have 50% female global workforce by 2025
Social media giant Twitter has set a target to have women in at least half of its global workforce in five years.
Citibank Singapore extends paternity leave to 4 weeks
The bank will double the government-mandated two-week paternity leave while maternity leave will remain unchanged at 16 weeks.
Neal Cross: Disruption is someone else solving problems better than you
The word ‘disruption’ is a term conveniently used and something that many businesses strive to achieve. But what exactly is a disruption?
HR Fest Awards 2020: Recognising the best of HR
One of the most anticipated events at the HR Tech Festival Asia 2020 will see a total of 40 finalists vying for the top award in six categories.
How to reinvent HR for a changing world
Josh Bersin, who will be speaking at the HR Tech Festival Asia, shared his insights on management shifts, career development and employee experience.
Facebook shuts offices after employee contracts COVID-19
The social media giant has shut part of its offices in Singapore and London after one of its employees was tested positive for COVID-19.
Singtel announces wage freeze after “worrying start to the year”
When implemented later this year, the company-wide wage freeze will affect all employees, except for operational and support staff.
AI recruitment start-up recognised at Microsoft’s AI Awards 2.0
Talview enabled its not-for-profit client, Head Held High Foundation, to simplify the process of conducting video interviews and assessments.
Steve Boese: Navigating mergers, acquisitions and coronavirus
There are many things occupying the minds of HR leaders around the world – from mergers, acquisitions to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Google making productivity tools free to help businesses
The internet giant is offering its premium G Suite productivity apps for free to help businesses cope with the impact of COVID-19.