Citibank Singapore extends paternity leave to 4 weeks
The bank will double the government-mandated two-week paternity leave while maternity leave will remain unchanged at 16 weeks.
Neal Cross: Disruption is someone else solving problems better than you
The word ‘disruption’ is a term conveniently used and something that many businesses strive to achieve. But what exactly is a disruption?
HR Fest Awards 2020: Recognising the best of HR
One of the most anticipated events at the HR Tech Festival Asia 2020 will see a total of 40 finalists vying for the top award in six categories.
Facebook shuts offices after employee contracts COVID-19
The social media giant has shut part of its offices in Singapore and London after one of its employees was tested positive for COVID-19.
Singtel announces wage freeze after “worrying start to the year”
When implemented later this year, the company-wide wage freeze will affect all employees, except for operational and support staff.
AI recruitment start-up recognised at Microsoft’s AI Awards 2.0
Talview enabled its not-for-profit client, Head Held High Foundation, to simplify the process of conducting video interviews and assessments.
2020 Payroll and HR Trends in Asia
What areas should your organisation look out for this year in terms of Payroll and HR Trends in Asia?
ASEAN sees more women in leadership positions
ASEAN is making progress towards gender equality after seeing an increase in the number of women in leadership positions this year.
#IWD2020: Tech industry needs more women
Dr. Pan Yaozhang, Head of Data Science, Shopee Singapore, believes the tech industry cannot thrive without input from the female workforce.
More than half of women in Singapore feel underpaid
One in two female office workers in Singapore feel they are underpaid. And one of the reasons for that could be their negotiation skills.
Mondelēz International appoints Glenn Caton as President for SEA
The company behind popular brands like Cadbury, OREO and Ritz biscuits has appointed Glenn Caton as its President for South East Asia.
HRM 5: Why you should hire freelancers
Are you ready for the gig economy? Here are some reasons why freelancers should be part of your recruitment strategy.
Gojek partners Indonesia government to improve digital literacy
While digital usage in Indonesia is among the highest in the world, digital literacy is still relatively low. And Gojek plans to help improve that.
Malaysia slashes minimum EPF employee contribution rate to 7%
The Malaysian government has reduced the minimum employee contribution rate for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from 11% to 7%.
Work from home: Which companies are doing it?
The COVID-19 outbreak has led to one of the biggest work-from-home exercises in recent times. Here’s a list of companies who have implemented it.
CapitaLand announces wage freeze, pay cuts
Singapore developer CapitaLand is the latest company to implement wage freeze and pay cuts to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Expedia cuts 3,000 jobs after “disappointing” results
The online travel site is set to lay off 3,000 jobs worldwide to cut operating cost after what it described as a “disappointing” 2019.
“It’s an honour to work with Razer CEO”
Razer CEO and founder Tan Min Liang is known as the man responsible for the company’s success. But how is he like as a boss?
DHL Express named Top Employer in Asia Pacific
For the sixth consecutive year, the logistics giant is named the Top Employer in Asia Pacific for its excellence in employee conditions and practices.
6 Asian firms named in World’s Most Ethical Companies list
The companies are recognised for their business integrity and corporate citizenship after being named in the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies list.
HR excellence in Malaysia recognised at MIHRM Awards
Organisations in Malaysia were awarded and recognised for their excellence in HR practices at the MIHRM Malaysia-International HR Awards.
Fulfill your Accountancy professional training needs with ISCA
As Accountancy continues to transform, it’s important for professionals to upskill and keep pace with the changes. And they can do so with ISCA.
Temasek freezes wages with voluntary pay cut for senior management
Singapore state investment firm Temasek is freezing salaries of employees while asking its senior management to take a voluntary pay cut.
Abhijit Bhaduri: The modern employee is here, are you ready?
Gone are the days of the traditional employee. The employee of today has a different definition of work. Are organisations ready for them?
Recruitment on hold for financial industry in Asia
With the economy coming to a stand-still, financial institutions in Hong Kong and Singapore are putting their recruitment plans on hold.
Kronos, Ultimate merge to form one of the largest HCM cloud companies
The two industry leaders in human capital management and workforce management have merged to bring together their solutions.
Transforming jobs at McDonald’s amidst automation
McDonald’s is one of the leaders of automation in the fast-food industry in Singapore. But instead of cutting jobs, they have transformed them.
AHDO to drive ASEAN’s shift from Human Resource to Human Development
ASEAN is at a crucial crossroad where it has the opportunity to develop its own model and leadership of human development.
Employers in Asia expecting modest salary increase
Amidst the economic slowdown and uncertainties, employers in Asia are planning modest salary increases for their employees.
Reactions to the Singapore Budget 2020
The Singapore Budget did not disappoint as it delivered a much-needed help to businesses and workers. We get some reactions on the Budget.