China leads the world in hiring AI talents
China and the US are leading the way in AI employment globally, with China topping the list with just over 12,000 job listings.
HR Festival Asia: Exclusive report from Josh Bersin
Industry analyst Josh Bersin compiled an comprehensive report on the global HR Technology market, exclusively for HR Festival Asia delegates.
Taiwanese workers to get slightly improved year-end bonuses
The slight increase in bonuses is reflected by a reduction in the rate of increase from year to year.
Encouraging female perspectives in traditionally male-dominated fields
Women are still under-represented in fields like STEM, especially in the Asia-Pacific. Here’s how HR can help to promote diversity in such industries.
Hiring prospects for Southeast Asia remain bright
Southeast Asia’s hiring outlook in 2019 remains optimistic, as digitalisation and the region’s role as an industrial hub continue to grow.
Wage growth experiencing worst slowdown despite robust economy
Wage growth in 2017 slowed to its lowest rate since 2008, despite solid economic growth and falling unemployment in major economies.
Infographic: Future talent needs in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is an issue facing all organisations trying to keep up with the digital age, but there is a shortage of skilled talent to address this need.
Indonesians, Indians most optimistic workers in Asia-Pacific
Indonesian and Indian workers are more confident about career opportunities than those in any other major economy in Asia Pacific.
Industrialisation key to creating jobs in Sabah
Industrialisation efforts will create jobs in Sabah, Malaysia, as government looks to attract industry players to set up factories and plants.
IIUI pioneers online job portal in Pakistan
The International Islamic University Islamabad in Pakistan has launched an online job portal, making it the first to implement such an initiative locally.
UOB partners with SMU to build up data skillsets of workforce
It is hoped that the partnership will help to generate a pipeline of students who are skilled in accounting and data analytics in Singapore.
HR Tech Think Tank: Employee engagement software
Effective software is an important part of building talent engagement today. But it’s definitely not the only requirement.
HRM Asia’s top stories for November, 2018
Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of November, from Elon Musk smoking marijuana, to Singapore’s best workplaces.
Building a powerful employer brand through social networks
In a highly competitive talent market, a strong employer brand is imperative component of a long-term talent strategy, writes Sam Neo.
Esprit Holdings to cut jobs, shut stores due to profit loss
Hong Kong-listed apparel company Esprit Holdings will cut jobs and shut stores, even as it struggles with competition from online and ‘fast-fashion’ retailers.
Bangalore pays highest salaries in all of India
LinkedIn India revealed in a recent survey that Bangalore City pays the highest salaries in all of India.
Apple’s largest supplier Hon Hai denies cutting 100,000 jobs
The chairman of Hon Hai, better known as Foxconn, has brushed off reports of massive layoffs at the electronics manufacturing giant.
Calls to allow sick leave without doctor’s note in Singapore
A proposal calls for employees in Singapore to be allowed to call in sick up to three days without a doctor’s note.
Asian nations lead global salary increases for 2019
According to a new report, Asia is expected to see the greatest real salary increases in 2019; particularly India, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Malaysian youths will do ‘dangerous, dirty, difficult’ jobs for higher pay
More Malaysian youths will probably be willing to do ‘dangerous, dirty and difficult’ jobs if they are paid more.
Major tech firms vow to train 20 million Southeast Asian workers
The world’s major technology firms pledge to transform workers in Southeast Asia with digital skills development and jobs by 2020.
Hong Kong women are most willing to sacrifice career for family in Asia
A survey by HSBC has found that a quarter of Hong Kong women would sacrifice their career for their children.
Chinese institutions do well in global employability rankings
Chinese institutions have done well in producing graduates ready for worldwide employability in Asia, next to Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.
#NoFilter: Fighting the office clock-watchers
It might be a mistake for organisations to worry more about the exact time that staff get in, than about the quality and efficiency of their work.
Chinese steel firm to create 50,000 jobs in the Philippines
A Chinese steel company will set up in Mindanao, Philippines and thereby create 50,000 jobs in the country.
New retirement age in Vietnam to take effect in 2021
The retirement age for male and female workers could increase from 60 and 55 at present to 62 and 60 respectively from 2021.
How to help your employees improve their networking skills
Why HR professionals and bosses should encourage – and help – their employees to improve their networking skills.
Foreign interns flee Japan due to low pay
Thousands of foreign intern have quit Japanese jobs in the last two years alone, and only a few want to continue working in the country.
Southeast Asia digital economy to create 1.7 million jobs by 2025
The Internet economy is set to create 1.7 million full-time jobs in Southeast Asia by 2025, three times the number in 2018.
HR Festival Asia: The must-see speakers
Three of the biggest thought leaders in HR and technology – including Josh Bersin – will be sharing their exclusive insights at HR Festival Asia.