Forging new pathways for women’s careers
Women, allies and organisations must come together to drive meaningful change for women in the workplace, Skillsoft has advocated in a report.
Creating a holistic employee experience with people at the core
Discover how organisations can rethink and redesign their employee experience strategies in a reshaped workplace.
Identifying the key trends and priorities defining HR and work tech
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 will provide key insights that will allow organisations to plan for a successful workplace transformation.
Market-based support benefits MSMEs more than subsidies or loans
To help MSMEs recover from the pandemic, the Asian Development Bank is urging governments to consider more targeted and differentiated assistance.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 brings organisations into the future of work
At HR Tech Connect 2021, HR visionaries and experts like Anita Lettink and Josh Bersin will address the key priorities facing HR leaders in 2021.
What are the top priorities facing HR leaders in 2021?
HR Tech Fest Connect 2021 will explore the emerging trends and priorities that will define HR and work tech in 2021.
L&D enters a new era of learning and employee development
Leading up to Learning Technologies Asia, RedThread Research shared how the role of L&D is being redefined in a new world of work.
How to bring about a successful digital transformation
A new CCL report examines digital leadership in Singapore and highlights the need for improved digital transformation management.
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.