Singapore employers to receive S$4 billion to pay wages
140,000 employers will be receiving the payout which will add up to a total of S$15 billion disbursed since the first round of support packages.
Small and medium-sized businesses struggling to stay afloat
From January to May 2020, more than one-quarter of businesses have closed down because of COVID-19, according to a new report.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards: Nominations filling fast!
Time is ticking to send in your nominations for the coveted HRM Asia Readers Choice Awards. So hurry before the nominations close!
Australia’s unemployment rate hits 22-year high
A surge of employment after the reopening of Australia’s economy was not enough to offset the increase in the number of jobseekers.
Resorts World Sentosa lays off staff, to give them “fair compensation”
The integrated resort operator said the vast majority of local staff have been retained while all affected workers will get a “fair compensation”.
8 million people could lose jobs in the Philippines
The Philippines is set to have the highest unemployment rate in Southeast Asia this year, according to the latest report.
HR Tech Fest Asia Online 2020: What is the future of HR?
Join HR luminaries such as Dave Ulrich, Brian Sommer, Phil Fersht and Abhijit Bhaduri as they discuss the future of HR.
The great divide: Work Tech vs Employee Expectations
Is your current work technology keeping up and engaging your employees in this new world of work?
Malaysia’s unemployment rate highest in over 30 years
Despite the record unemployment rate, there are signs of economic recovery in the Southeast Asian country.
HR Tech PitchFest 2020: Showcasing the latest innovations in HR Tech
Showcase your solutions to over 5,000 attendees in the HR community, gain feedback and uncover potential opportunities for growth.
4 in 10 Singaporeans considering leaving jobs to start business
Singapore employers are facing a challenge in retaining their talent, with 41% of workers considering to be entrepreneurs.
At CDL, it’s about building an engaged, future-ready workforce
EXCLUSIVE: For City Developments Limited (CDL), it’s not just about developing large scale buildings around the world, but the people behind its success.
NTUC Job Security Council to help affected workers find new jobs
It will also help companies in Singapore meet manpower needs by mobilising workers from firms with excess manpower.
87% of Malaysians feel they are not skilled enough to stay employed
More than half of them also believe that their employers’ existing training and re-skilling programmes are not adequate.
Who is leading your transition to remote working?
Deloitte South-East Asia’s Indranil Roy discusses the driving forces behind remote working, and how employees are being impacted.
Singapore PM: Securing and creating jobs the top priority
Speaking ahead of the country’s general elections, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong insisted that jobs will be the government’s top priority.
Asia-Pacific top destination for global business expansion
A new CFO survey found that many businesses remain bullish despite the negative impact of COVID-19.
Case Study: The immeasurable currency of culture
Does culture ultimately translate to organisations’ bottom line and their push towards digitalisation? We take a look at a case study on the banking industry.
Malaysians positive about impact of automation on jobs
Despite the optimism, there are still concerns among Malaysian workers that automation is putting their jobs at risk.
3 policies to set Asia on road to recovery
Close coordination between monetary and fiscal policy, resource allocation and addressing inequalities are key for COVID-19 recovery.
Microsoft launches initiative to address unemployment crisis
Besides equipping job seekers with digital skills, the initiative will also help employers upskill new and existing employees.
Companies in South-east Asia prepare for business restructure
61% of businesses in the region expect a significant or worse decline in annual revenue in the wake of COVID-19, new survey shows.
COVID-19 highlights role of wearables in the workplace
Will the appeal of wearables grow as social distancing measures need to be adhered to as companies return to the workplace?
1 in 4 Singaporeans lost their jobs due to COVID-19
The latest survey also revealed that Singaporeans had to work outside of their usual hours such as evenings and weekends during the work-from-home period.
Google steps up recovery efforts in Asia
The tech giant is helping COVID-19 recovery efforts in Asia-Pacific, including expanding direct support for small businesses.
570,000 aviation jobs in the Philippines at risk
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warns that the aviation industry’s recovery will be long and challenging.
Malaysia’s wage subsidy programme saved 2.4 million jobs
Despite the jobs saved, Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to increase in the coming months due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jetstar Asia to cut a quarter of its workforce as part of recovery plan
The job cuts, affecting a mainly Singapore-based workforce, will come from across all parts of the business.
7 in 10 workers in Malaysia, Thailand uncomfortable returning to workplace
Employees said they will only be comfortable going back to their offices if a treatment or vaccine is found, according to a survey.
Redefining productivity in a pandemic
Ensuring employee productivity requires focusing on keeping things efficient, stripping out non-essentials and finding ways to streamline processes.