Beware another uprising in 2020

More rebellions could be on the cards this year as disgruntled employees speak out, aided by advances in technology and communications.
SATS: The most memorable touchpoints are still with people

With a workforce of more than 17,000 spread across the world, people are a big part of CEO Alex Hungate’s role.
The ups and downs of performance-related pay

Being remunerated based on your company’s profits comes with big rewards, and also big risks as Apple boss Tim Cook has just discovered.
E-scooter ban could lead to slowdown in food delivery firms

Around 7,000 food delivery riders have been affected by zero-tolerance policy on riding on Singapore’s footpaths.
How to get more women into IT roles

JP Morgan is a leading example and award winner for helping redress the gender imbalance in the tech sector.
Bosch to cut thousands of jobs in India as car sales slump

The world’s largest auto-parts supplier is the latest company to suffer from India’s dramatic economic slowdown.
HRM Five: How to manage (and prevent) office politics

Like it or not, office politics are part and parcel of work. But what can we do to better manage or better still, avoid it?
Tax rates in South East Asia: Philippines has highest tax

How much are individuals and businesses being taxed in South East Asia? Read more to find out how much tax different countries are imposing.
Japanese feel ‘intense stress’ from working with foreigners

Japanese managers are experiencing “intense stress” in working with foreign employees and are willing to quit their job because of that.
Employer’s guide to dismissal laws in South East Asia

Employee dismissals can be a tricky and risky thing. It’s important for employers to know what are the dismissal laws in the country they operate in.
Are you ready for the Gig Economy?

With the rise of the gig economy in the new year, there is an increasing need for employers to know how to manage contract and freelance staff.
Two Cents: Why Artificial Intelligence can’t replace us

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, should you be afraid of your job being replaced by a robot? Our writer gives his two cents on whether you should.
HRM Five: Making your office greener in 2020

What is your company doing to be more environmentally friendly? Here are some ways your office can help save the earth in the new year.
Singapore employers urged to give “sustainable and fair” bonuses

With civil servants getting the lowest year-end bonus in a decade, employers are urged to give bonuses based on their companies’ performances.
Grab and Singtel join forces to start digital bank

Ride hailing firm Grab will be partnering telco Singtel to form a new consortium to apply for a digital banking license in Singapore.
Top employee benefits to look out for in 2020

With the rising Millennial and Gen Z workforce, employers are coming up with game changing employee benefits to cater to their lifestyles.
2020 Outlook: Top talent trends in Asia Pacific

2020 is set to be a year of change in the Asia Pacific as countries face different sets of challenges in the economic and talent market. Here are the top talent trends to look out for.
What trends will dominate HR tech in 2020?

HR Tech columnist Steve Boese looks into the crystal ball to see what are the latest trends that will dominate HR technology in 2020.
Google to add 3,800 jobs in Philippines, India and US

The internet giants are expected to bring some 3,800 customer support jobs in-house to its offices in Philippines, India and Mississippi at the end of 2020.
Top HR trends to look out for in 2020

With the wave of digital transformation set to grow strong in 2020, it’s vital for HR to adapt to the changes. We take a look at some of the top HR trends in the new year.
Over 140,000 found jobs on JobsMalaysia

Malaysian Department of Labor announced that over 140,000 jobs have been matched on its jobs portal JobsMalaysia from January to November this year.
Hotels chain in India to cut 2,000 jobs

It’s tough times for the hotel industry in India as hotels chain Oyo Hotels and Homes is planning to lay off 2,000 jobs to cut operating cost.
Judge rules it legal for employer to fire worker over transgender views

A UK judge has ruled it legal for an employer to fire a worker for expressing her views that transgender women are not real women.
Tech teach-in: Data Scientist vs Data Engineer

We take a look at some of the fastest-growing tech jobs according to LinkedIn and what they actually involve.
Singapore’s most in-demand jobs in 2020

What are the jobs in Singapore that will be the most sought-after in the year of 2020? Hint: If you’re in the field of technology, good news for you!
HRM Five: Tips for hiring the right person

Finding the right person for the job can be a frustrating, time consuming and costly process. Here are some tips for you to land the perfect candidate.
IT and telecoms will bounce back quickly in Hong Kong

Hiring in the troubled city will be subdued but some sectors will recover faster than others. Find out which ones they are.
Future down the drain as Indian grads apply for sanitation jobs

Interviewers for sanitation worker jobs in India were not expecting so many qualified applicants as hundreds of graduates lined up for the interview.
Tech teach-in: What exactly is a full stack engineer?

LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report highlights 15 of the fastest-growing roles for next year – one is a full stack engineer.
2019 Review: A year of digital transformation

2019 has been a year of digital transformation across the region and HRM Asia has got it all covered. Here are the top digitalisation stories of the year.