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.
HRM Asia congratulates HR Tech PitchFest 2020 Winners

Three winners emerged at the HR Tech PitchFest 2020, which celebrates some of the most innovative solutions from HR tech start-ups in Asia.
HRM Asia congratulates Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 Winners

The winners have been crowned for the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020, which recognises the region’s best HR partners and solution providers.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Agility and skills key to ASEAN recovery

On Day 3 of the ASEAN Future of Work Track, government and industry leaders shared why agility and skills will be key for the region in its recovery.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Women at the forefront of digitalisation

Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 saw female leaders share their experiences and challenges in driving digitalisation.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: The role of HR and technology in ASEAN

On Day 2, government and industry leaders discussed the role of HR and technology post COVID-19 at the ASEAN Future Of Work Track.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What’s happening on Day 2

Be ready to be treated to an exciting line-up of speakers and sessions for Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Navigating ASEAN towards a better future

Government and industry leaders from Southeast Asia converged at the ASEAN Future of Work Track to discuss how the region can emerge stronger from the crisis.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Navigating the future of work and HR

How organisations can successfully navigate a new era of HR and the workplace was one of the most keenly discussed topics on Day 1.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Displaying agility and flexibility to thrive beyond the pandemic

In planning their recovery from the pandemic, what are some of the key characteristics that organisations should be demonstrating?
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What’s happening on Day 1

The largest virtual gathering of HR and business leaders from across Asia is upon us! Find out the exciting line-up of speakers and sessions for Day 1.
How to get the best out of HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020

The wait is over. The HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 is here. Find out how to get the best of the content-packed event from September 29 to 1 October.
4 mindset shifts organisations need to drive talent mobility

With talent mobility more important than ever in this new era of work, what are the four mindset shifts organisations need to adopt?
Google to look at hybrid work-from-home models

According to a recent survey done by the company, more than half of its employees want to return to the office, but not everyday.
Singapore to allow more workers to return to workplace

More employees will be allowed to return to the office subject to capacity limits, although work-from-home remains the default mode of working.
More than half of Japanese willing to work beyond retirement age

A recent survey showed that more than half of Japanese workers are willing to delay their retirement age, mainly due to financial concerns.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Leveraging technology in the new world of work

As organisations look to adapt to a new world of work post-pandemic, embracing the right technologies is likely to be key.
Australia expects jobs bounce-back as COVID-19 cases fall

Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes the declining COVID-19 cases is a sign of better things to come for Australia’s job market.
Singapore won’t run out of jobs, says Minister for Trade and Industry

Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said Singaporeans should not worry as there are 3.5 million jobs for 2.5 million locals.
Hong Kong’s recovery halted as unemployment rate remains high

Hong Kong continues to grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its recovery threatened by a third wave of infection.
Global solution providers to illuminate HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020

An exciting line-up of global solutions providers will share their insights and knowledge at the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
Citigroup to resume retrenchment exercise to reduce costs

The bank had put a pause on its job cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic but will now resume the cost-cutting exercise.
Asia set for prolonged economic recovery period

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Development Bank expects most economies in Asia Pacific to contract in 2020.
Adapting to the “new normal” should not be the end goal for HR

With much of the focus on transitioning to the new normal, HR leaders must not forget to prepare their workforce for what lies ahead.
Tencent to open regional hub in Singapore, hiring started

The company, who has offices in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, sees Singapore as a strategic location to expand its presence in Southeast Asia.
Positive signs for Malaysia as unemployment rate falls

Malaysia saw an improvement in its unemployment rate after the progressive reopening of economic sectors in May.
HR Tech PitchFest 2020: 5 Finalists are out

Find out who the 5 Finalists are for the HR Tech PitchFest 2020, Asia’s most popular platform for HR tech start-ups.
Tata Communications wants to create a connected digital experience

Speaking to HRM Asia, Tata Communications’ Andrew Yeong details how the company is approaching the journey to digital transformation.