Google employees protest China censorship
Some 1,400 Google staff have signed a letter protesting the company’s cooperation with the Chinese government on web censorship.
IBM launches technology apprenticeship
The company aims to nurture digital economy skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and data analytics.
Aon names best employers for 2018
DBS Bank has been recognised by Aon as the best regional employer for Asia-Pacific, as well as in the individual markets of Singapore and India.
Maritime industry awards $1.9 million worth of scholarships
Local maritime businesses in Singapore all contributed to the education fund, which is aimed at developing the industry’s pipeline of talent.
Putting the human touch on artificial intelligence
Helen Masters says now is great time for HR leaders to embrace transformation and the benefits it can deliver.
Irish employer ordered to pay for night emails
Courts agreed that an executive’s after-hours email amounted to an almost 50% increase in work hours over what had been contracted.
Lush Australia may owe staff up to $2 million
The company says outdated payroll systems may have caused current and former employees to have been underpaid for the last eight years.
Australian woman allegedly fired over abortion tweets
Angela Williamson says her former employer fired her for expressing controversial political opinions across social media.
Google launches job search in Singapore
Google’s new, dedicated job search vertical for Singapore will draw from a wide range of local listings from across the world wide web.
Infographic: Why employees hate meetings
Common issues identified in the Robert Half study include late starts, poor scheduling, and disengaged attendees.
Greater China residents get improved access to Mainland jobs
Improved mobility now on the cards for workers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
HRM Five: Making the last goodbye a good one
There comes a time in every HR professional’s life when they have to let somene go. Here’s a guide to doing that fairly and gently.
Italy looks to discourage short-term contracts
A new law seeks to curb temporary work arrangements that some say have been contributing to high youth unemployment.
350 firms on notice for discriminatory practices
Under Singapore’s Fair Consideration Framework, companies have to ensure locals have equal chance at vacant positions as foreign professionals.
HRM Five: Helping staff get the most out of meetings
Meetings are a necessary part of any organisation. Here are some ways to help your teams get the most out of them.
Moving from the C-Suite to the “D-Suite”
Most HR leaders are not trained technologists, but that should not hinder them from collaborating with other more tech-savvy colleagues.
Jet Airways decides against sweeping pay cuts
Following employee protests, and despite financial difficulties, the Indian carrier has decided not to slash employee salaries.
Amazon patents “spy goggles” that can monitor staff
The futuristic goggles will provide workers that wear them with key information – but will also collect data on them.
Digital nomadism is the future of work
Technological advances have seen an increasing trend towards borderless digital nomadism, especially in the workplace.
French worker wins right-to-disconnect battle
A regional director with a pest control firm has won one of the first test cases of France’s new “right to disconnect” laws.
Australian woman allegedly fired over abortion tweets
Angela Williamson says her former employer fired her for expressing controversial political opinions across social media.
Open offices may actually reduce face-to-face interaction
A new Harvard University study suggests that open offices might actually be less conducive to face-to-face interaction than thought.
Robotics literacy course launched in Singapore
Universal Robots and Singapore’s e2i are partnering to provide training in robotics solutions and automation equipment.
HRM Five: Coaching employees to success
Employee coaching is a key strategy to support employees to grow, learn new skills, and become innovative problem-solvers.
HRM Asia’s Top Stories for July, 2018
Catch up on hrmasia.com’s top stories for July 2018. They include a post-Pink Dot report on LGBTQ workers in Singapore, and an interview with Cirque du Soleil.
HRM Five: Tips for effective digital learning
How to get the most out of your digital learning platform.
How HR leaders can sustain their passion for the function
HR leaders must nurture a sense of curiosity and compassion, in order to avoid the growing risk of professional burnout.
Post-Pink Dot report: How do Singapore employers view LGBTQ workers?
Singapore’s Pink Dot rally recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Has the push for equality resulted in progress for LGBTQ workers?
Kiwi firm experiments with four-day working week
Perpetual Guardian’s six-week trial saw an overall improvement in workforce productivity.
HRM Five: Rehiring boomerang employees
What to do when a former worker comes knocking upon your door once again.