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Workplace culture and empowerment in the new digital economy

Derick Teo, Director, Enterprise Go-Digital Solutions, BIPO, shares his observations and insights on why building an employee-first culture is critical.

Driving organisational growth with L&D as the focal point

Learning Technologies Asia 2021 will examine how organisations can develop their learning strategies to stay ahead, innovate and grow.

Ascender to be acquired by Ceridian

The transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, will see the companies providing the ‘most comprehensive’ payroll and human capital management solutions in APJ.

Top employers are reinventing the role of HR

Working with Asia-Pacific’s top organisations, Top Employers Institute is continuing to identify trends in HR strategies and workplace practices.

What are the key concerns for HR in 2021?

After a largely difficult and uncertain 2020, HR faces the challenge of reinvigorating employees, as well as helping their organisations develop strategies that will ensure success in 2021.

COVID-19 propelling the highly-skilled freelancer economy

As more staff look for work online, companies are also starting to hire more freelancers to cut costs, in response to the pandemic.

Special Task Force committee set up to help Malaysian workers in Singapore

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the jobs of many Malaysians working in Singapore.

Majority of Cathay Pacific pilots, cabin crew accept pay cuts

The Hong Kong carrier announced it will be changing the contracts of its pilots and cabin crew as part of its restructuring exercise.

Hong Kong saw lowest average salary increment in 10 years

Despite the lowest increment in a decade, Hong Hong employees can look forward to a slight pay rise next year.

More Japan employees planning exit from company within three years

According to a survey, approximately half want to quit within 10 years and less than 20% plan to stay with their employer until they retire.

Singapore residents least confident about job security in Southeast Asia

Residents in Singapore are also the least optimistic when it comes to economic recovery in the next six months.

Presentation by Oracle’s Shaakun Khanna

Shaakun Khanna, Oracle’s Head of HCM Applications Strategy, talks about how the workforce can navigate the new normal.

9 in 10 employees in Singapore see urgent need to reskill

A survey by UOB also showed that older workers in Singapore are more worried about losing their jobs and becoming redundant in the job market.

Malaysia employees who work from home must be paid in full

Employees who are required to work from home during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) must be paid their full salaries.

Cathay Pacific announces 5,900 job cuts

The Hong Kong carrier is also planning to make changes to the contracts of its pilots and cabin crew as part of its restructuring.

Employers may cut wages to save jobs, says National Wages Council

Companies in Singapore have been given the green light to temporarily cut wages to avoid and minimize retrenchments.

Philippines employers not allowed to defer 13th month pay

Employees in the Philippines must be given their 13th month pay even if their companies are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Malaysia firms in “red zones” urged to work from home

In a bid to curb a further outbreak of COVID-19, companies in the “red zones” are urged to allow employees to work from home.

Singapore to implement “Right to Disconnect” law?

Besides reducing the risk of burnout, a “Right to Disconnect” law can also help to improve productivity, argued a Labour Minister in Singapore

Less than a third of job vacancies placed in Singapore

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat believes the system needs to be improved to better match job candidates to job vacancies.

2 million Indonesian workers to protest against Job Creation Law

The Law was passed amidst fierce opposition over its feared impact on the environment and labor rights in Indonesia.

More than 63,000 jobs lost in Japan due to COVID-19

Japan’s unemployment rate also went up to 3% for the first time in over three years, with the government urging firms to keep their workers.

Thank you for making HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 a success

The largest virtual gathering of HR professionals in the region saw over 5,000 attendees gleaned exclusive insights from 70 speakers.

Singapore’s jobless rate surpasses global financial crisis’ high

The Southeast Asia nation’s all-time highest unemployment rate remains at 4.8% during the SARS outbreak in September 2003.

Future-proofing skills critical as new workforce dynamics emerge

Dell Technologies’ Eric Goh discusses with HRM Asia the emergence of Gen Z-ers in the workforce, and how organisations can future-proof employee skills in a digital world.