The five most-read HRM Asia stories from July 2019
The biggest stories of July included an in-depth look at people and culture within AirAsia, and the comprehensive restructure of Deutsche Bank.
DBS’ transformation team: Agents of change
DBS has gone from a bottom-of-the pile bank to being crowned the world’s best. Its transformation team shares that 10-year journey.
The complex world of flexible benefits and CPF in Singapore
Singapore’s Central Provident Fund payment rules can be confusing. TMF Group’s Aileen Ng shares some of the places where HR can go wrong.
Are slow hiring decisions dragging organisations down?
New research from Gartner shows indecision at the hiring stage could be costing organisations much more than just first chance at the best talent.
The keys to millennial engagement at the workplace
Luke McNeal, from Workplace by Facebook, says the millennial generation has fundamentally changed how employers attract and retain staff.
Jobless rate for Singapore continues to climb
Singapore’s unemployment rate rose to 3.1% in second quarter statistics released this month, following on from an increase in the first quarter.
McDonald’s Global Chief People Officer shares his lessons learned
David Fairhurst, Corporate EVP, Global Chief People Officer of McDonald’s Corp, offers some key advice for HR leaders, based on his own extensive career.
Australia seeks to criminalise “wage theft” from employers
Australia is planning new laws that allow for criminal penalties against businesses that underpay their staff or avoid statutory retirement benefits.
South Korea to punish business owners as bullying becomes rife
South Korea has moved to hold business owners more accountable for bullying within their workplaces.
Talents choose Singapore as top location in Asia for work
Talents have cited Singapore as the best location for work in Asia. China has come in second, with Taiwanese and Hong Kong talent preferring it.
Elevating the HR function through digitalisation
To seize the opportunities that digitalisation brings, it is essential to equip employees with the right skills by digital training and digital upskilling.
Nissan slashes jobs worldwide to cut losses
Nissan is set to cut jobs worldwide in an attempt to reduce financial losses. The car giant has seen its worst results over the first half of the year.
Chief HR Officers at the helm of Industry 4.0
It’s a brand new world for Chief HR Officers right now. HRM Asia examines the key talent trends that are shaping the scope of the role.
3.3 million now in India’s flexi-workforce
A new report has found India now has 3.3 million people employed in flexible, or contract, roles, with the population set to grow even more.
Celebrity chef to pay back $8 million in staff underpayments
One of Australia’s most famous celebrity chefs will pay back millions to staff of his MADE Establishment restaurant group.
Accommodation for every business traveller
The world may be more digitally connected, but that hasn’t slowed down the need for business travel. Ascott is expanding its brand portfolio in response.
Boost retention by making your onboarding program strategic
A cultural audit can help HR make onboarding more meaningful and effective, says Lilith Christiansen of software developer SilkRoad.
Kenyan employees say healthcare is the best perk
A new study has found that professional workers in Nairobi value company-sponsored healthcare above all other corporate benefits.
Five ways first-time Chief HR Officers can make their mark
A dynamic labor market is emerging for aspiring CHROs. Dan Hawkins and Kim Shanahan offer their advice for those first taking on the role.
The impact of China’s “996” debate on foreign IT companies
Jessie Ye, an Associate Director with TMF Group in China, says IT companies should resist the domestic industry pressure for 12 hours shifts.
Law change creates new recruitment ground
Thanks to a recent law change, some of Japan’s biggest employers are now targeting Southeast Asia labour markets for new recruits.
Unlimited vacation time is becoming a trend
More and more employers in the US are offering open-ended vacation packages as part of their advertised roles, jobs site Indeed has found.
How to create a culture of courage, and why
Brave leadership is teachable—and essential to business success—according to researcher Brené Brown.
Will data science save the HR function — or kill it?
Data science may well save and elevate the function of HR—yet it will also eliminate much about how HR, as we know it, functions.
Employers balk at funding paternity leave
A new paternity leave scheme offers new fathers three days leave, but employers are urging the government not to leave them with the bill.
How employee experience impacts your talent pipeline
Employers expecting to attract top talent should focus on improving the employee experience. So says a new report from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Re(de)fining human intelligence in the digital world
Jacely Voon, General Manager of Human Capital with Fuji Xerox Singapore, says employers need to embrace new concepts of “Human Intelligence”
Pressure group calls for guaranteed hours
The Living Wage Foundation in the UK says employers should offer their part-time and casual staff a minimum of 16 hours’ work per week.
Deutsche Bank overhaul to cost 18,000 jobs
Deutsche Bank has announced an unprecedented restructure that will see its global workforce reduced by almost 20%.
US tech unemployment drops to 20-year low
According to the latest figures from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, the demand for tech talent has reached historic levels.