Taiwan Solar cutting 20% of its workforce
Taiwan solar firms are seeking to survive the industry downturn by cutting jobs as part of efforts to streamline production.
South Korea to ramp up efforts in job creation
South Korean government looks to tackle unemployment and beef up efforts in creating new jobs while easing regulations on big companies.
Hong Kong employees less engaged than Asian counterparts
Hong Kong’s employee engagement has declined over the last three years, in contrast to regional and global trends.
Japan’s plan to hire more foreign workers met with protests
Proposed measures to mitigate problems of Japan’s ageing population have not gone down well with some locals.
Empowering women with a view to business growth
As Jacinta Quah explains, empowering women isn’t just about gender equality – it’s also good for the business.
RCA2018: Best HR Tech – Payroll Software
BIPO Service was named the best payroll solution by the majority of HRM Magazine Asia’s HR professional audience in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Strong corporate data literacy linked to higher company performance
Study shows that more still needs to be done to address the gap in effectively turning data into useable information.
Female participation in the workplace boosts economic growth: IMF
Boosting female participation in the workplace will help bolster economy more than increasing the hiring of male employees.
Japan tops overseas jobs destination for South Koreans
The prospect of getting a job overseas continues to be a challenge for South Koreans., with Japan being the most popular destination.
RCA2018: Best Corporate – Learning and Development Provider
For the fourth year running, the Marketing Institute of Singapore was voted best among the corporate-level learning and development providers.
The rise of the emotional economy in the world of AI
As AI and automation take root, a new and invaluable workplace currency has emerged – the emotional economy.
HK’s artificial islands could create 340,000 jobs
It is hoped that the artificial islands will provide space to ease Hong Kong’s lack of housing.
RCA2018: Best Corporate – Leadership Programme
Regional talent assessment consultancy Talent Plus was honoured for its corporate-level leadership programme in the Readers’ Choice Awards.
RCA2018: Best Talent Development Provider
TrainingGearAsia was voted by HRM Asia readers as the best in talent development for the third year in a row in 2018. Here’s why.
Up to 180 million women’s jobs at risk due to automation: IMF
The International Monetary Fund’s president also noted the importance of investing in human capital, particularly in Asia.
Japan firms to do away with traditional recruiting practices
These traditional practices include lifetime employment and mass hiring of graduates, and are now thought to be oudated.
Unemployed numbers hit 19-year high in Korea
In a struggling job market, the unemployment levels have deteriorated to their worst since the Asian financial crisis of 1997.
Xero introduces new wellbeing leave for employees
In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, Xero hopes to fight the stigma of mental health in the workplace.
Japan begins talks on extending retirement age to 70
It is hoped that extending the retirement age will help people extend their lifespans and address the labour problems of an ageing population.
Ford to cut jobs worldwide as business in Asia struggles
The layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort that the US carmarker hopes will cut costs over the next three to five years.
India to lead Asia-Pacific salary increases in 2019
Although they higher than anywhere else in the region, India’s salary increases are likely to stabilise next year.
RCA2018: Best Corporate – Talent Engagement Provider
TrainingGearAsia’s first of three Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018 highlighted how its programmes are able to engage entire workforces.
RCA2018: Best Business Programme Provider
The Management Development Institute of Singapore’s business programmes have been judged top of the class by HRM Magazine Asia readers.
How to enable agility through a culture of lifelong learning
Henkel’s Singapore President Thomas Holenia explains how a culture of continuous learning can add value to every employee – and HR themselves.
Asia-Pacific’s aviation industry to support 44 million jobs by 2036
A new report explores the fundamental role civil aviation plays for today’s society and addresses the economic impact of this global industry.
Marriott International: Taking care of the people, and the business
Regan Taikitsadaporn, Chief HR Officer for Asia-Pacific at Marriott International, explains how taking care of the business is about taking care of people.
RCA2018: Best Recruitment Firm – Client Experience
Resource Solutions was voted as the People’s Choice when it comes to client service in the highly-competitive recruitment space.
Australian employers must justify flexible work refusals
The Fair Work Commission has introduced a clause that mandates justification by any employer denying flexible working requests.
How Marriott International is putting people first
Marriott International’s Chief HR Officer in Asia-Pacific shares how it is attracting and retaining talent during a time of intense growth.
Employees in Asia Pacific want individual recognition and reward
Employees in the region want validation for their individual skills and contributions, a new study has found.