Singapore Airlines Group to retrench about 4,300 employees
SIA CEO said it is the “hardest and most agonising decision”, and that the retrenchment will be done in a fair and respectful manner.
About 21 million jobs lost in India over 5 months
Many workers who lost their jobs have resorted to farming, with employment in farming rising by 14 million in August.
Ushering in a new era of learning
This is an exciting and important time for companies to unlearn what they have learnt for so many years in order to adapt to the new normal.
Worst yet to come for Singapore as more layoffs expected
The economic outlook remains uncertain and Singapore has yet to feel the full economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What is the future of work in ASEAN?
Key government and business leaders from around ASEAN will provide key insights into how workforces in the region can be reshaped.
Prudential helps organisations build employee-first culture
The company is also introducing a new Group Early Critical Illness coverage this month, which is designed to provide payout for early stage critical illnesses.
What is the future of leadership development in APAC?
The COVID-19 pandemic has steered leadership in a new direction as leaders look to help navigate their organisations in the new normal.
More than 5,000 Singaporeans retrenched in first half of 2020
Manpower Minister Josephine Teo also revealed there were 90,500 unemployed Singaporeans and permanent residents as of June this year.
Empowering people through technology
The International Human Resources Technology Conference 2020 discussed how technology will be key in shaping the future of HR.
Aon forms coalition of companies to help economic recovery
The coalition will collaborate to outline a set of guidelines for businesses and communities to help restart the economy safely.
HR Tech PitchFest 2020: Meet the judges
An esteemed panel of judges will decide from an exciting field of 16, which start-ups are offering the latest innovations in HR tech.
5G technology expected to create 39,000 jobs in Malaysia
The deployment of 5G would contribute up to RM12.7 billion between 2021 and 2025 to the Malaysia’s economy.
Philippines’ unemployment rate declines as economy reopens
The reopening of the economy in the Philippines has helped the country reduce its unemployment numbers.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Rethinking Learning and Development
Find out from some of the top HR thought leaders what employers should be doing to upskill the workforce in the new normal.
Recovery from COVID-19 cannot happen in isolation, says IATA
The International Airport Transport Association has called on governments to open borders in a bid to save the ailing airline industry.
HR Tech PitchFest 2020: 16 exciting qualifiers emerge!
After weeks of anticipation, 16 qualifiers have emerged for Asia’s most popular platform for HR tech start-ups.
Japan’s job availability hits six-year low
The latest job data paints a bleak outlook for Japan as it continues to struggle to recover from the economic impact caused by the pandemic.
MOM working ‘doubly hard’ to stamp out discrimination against locals
The MOM is stepping up their scrutiny and enforcement actions against employers in Singapore who blatantly practise discrimination.
Thailand aims to create over a million jobs with new stimulus
Further measures such as subsidies to encourage more hiring and domestic travel are expected to be rolled out in the near future.
The HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2020: Voting now open!
Cast your vote and have your say in recognising the best and brightest HR industry partners and solution providers.
Japan to extend special measure for job subsidy plan
Under the special measure, companies will be given 100% subsidy for employees who are on paid leave for the next three months.
MOM to raise salary criteria for Employment Passes and S Passes
Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo said the adjustment is to enable firms to access the manpower they need while ensuring a strong Singaporean core.
Future of work will be a hybrid model: Zoom CEO
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan believes that the world will see a hybrid working model as solely working from home is unlikely and unsustainable.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Creating future workplaces by focusing on employee experience
As organisations continue to plan their recovery from the pandemic, EX is a top priority.
Qantas Airways announces further 2,500 job cuts
The airline also revealed plans to outsource ground handling at major Australian airports, including Sydney and Melbourne.
Setting businesses on the road to recovery in Asia-Pacific
The IFC has earmarked a series of financial aid initiatives to provide COVID-19 support for MSMEs in Asia-Pacific.
Malaysia launches redeployment initiative for laid-off workers
The human resources ministry in Malaysia is working to reduce cases of local and foreign workers losing their jobs through the redeployment initiative
224,800 workers in Singapore affected by cost-cutting measures
The three most common cost-cutting measures are adjustments to monthly salary components, no-pay leave and shorter work weeks.
Over 4,600 jobs offered by Singapore start-ups
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also revealed the top five jobs that are offered in its weekly jobs situation report.
Hong Kong sees slight dip in unemployment rate
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate eased slightly, likely helped by the newly launched government wage subsidy.