Israel eyes hotel workers and caregivers from the Philippines
Israel, one of the top destination countries for overseas Filipino workers, is looking to hire more Filipino hotel workers and caregivers.
South Korea’s Lotte Group to create 70,000 jobs in five years
The conglomerate is looking to invest some $61 billion at home and abroad, and to leverage emerging technologies.
Bangladesh approves labour bill easing trade union set up
Bangladesh has passed a bill that will provide more facilities to workers, and the punishment of workers for violating laws has been reduced.
Taiwan unemployment levels hit 18-year low
Thanks to steady economic improvement, Taiwan’s unemployment rate in September was as low as it’s ever been in almost two decades.
How HR can walk the walk, and talk the talk
Some advice from a Chief Operating Officer, and seasoned leader, for HR practitioners who want to become the best versions of themselves.
Southeast Asia faces major skills gap in talent crunch
Southeast Asia is facing a massive talent crunch amidst growing investments in the region, according to recruitment experts.
RCA2018: Best Leadership Development Consultancy
Singapore’s Center for Creative Leadership pulled in the most votes, and also the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Leadership Development in 2018.
Three things we learned at HR Tech Think Tank
How can HR professionals best equip themselves for the new, digital world of work? We bring you some of the key learning points from HR Tech Think Tank.
Debunking workforce myths of the hospitality industry
Danny Li, co-founder, AsiaHospitalityCareers.com, sheds light on the reality of the hospitality industry’s employment outlook.
Japan to open 50,000 jobs to Filipinos from 2019
The Japanese ambassador to the Philippines says the country will open its doors to more Filipino workers, mainly to serve its aging population.
China’s semiconductor industry in serious talent shortage
China’s semiconductor industry is facing a major talent shortfall of up to 400,000 people by 2020, according a new report.
RCA2018: Best HR Consultancy
Talent Plus earned its second Readers’ Choice Award for 2018 in the highly-prized category of Best HR Consultancy.
What to know about the workforce of the future
As Puneet Swani writes, companies are now challenged with defining their workforce for the future, even as they grapple with transformation.
Asia-Pacific’s cybersecurity workforce gap hits 2.14m
Asia’s shortage is attributed to the region’s growing economies and the enactment of new cybersecurity and data privacy legislation.
Paytm employees arrested for blackmailing CEO
The employees had attempted to extort almost $300 million from the Indian e-commerce company’s founder and CEO.
Technology disruption in the spotlight at HR Tech Think Tank
Over 200 HR professionals took part in the inaugural HR Tech Think Tank, hosted by HRM Asia on Friday, October 19.
Hong Kong’s TVB cuts 150 jobs in restructuring efforts
Hong Kong commercial broadcaster Television Broadcasts Limited has cut 150 jobs as it looks to restructure operations.
Organisations not future-ready, say Asia-Pacific HR leaders
A new study has found that most HR leaders in the region are hesitant to say that their organisations are future-ready.
Millions at risk of losing jobs due to global trade wars
The exacerbation of trade wars present “real risks” to the global economy, with as many as millions of jobs on the line.
‘Work-from-home’ bill gets senate and house approval in Phillippines
A proposed work-from-home bill will soon provide Filipino workers with the option for greater work-life balance.
Grab drivers switch to newly launched Go-Jek
Grab drivers are hoping Go-Jek will offer better work conditions, as thousands registered on their portal just a few hours after its launch.
Robert Walters net fee income in Europe and Asia rose in Q3
Robert Walters reports increased hiring in Europe and Asia, with recruitment activity at its highest levels across Britain.
RCA2018: Best Career Conversation Provider
TrainingGearAsia was a worthy winner of this new category, giving the company a record three Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018.
South Korean firms shift to blind hiring
South Korean firms are adopting blind hiring for select positions, so that they focus more on skills and performance.
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.