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.
Young Taiwanese seek jobs in Southeast Asia and India

New research shows young people in Taiwan are increasingly interested in pursuing careers in other parts of Asia.
Healthcare abuses that companies should watch out for

Derek Goldberg, Managing Director of Aetna International in Asia-Pacific, reveals the less savoury side of corporate healthcare.
HRM Asia’s top stories for September, 2018

Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of September – from workplace bullying to Alibaba’s talent development plans in Singapore.
Watch List 2018: Welcome address by Tom Mason

Armstrong Craven CEO Tom Mason says the Watch List is in line with his company’s promise to clients: to always attract the best ‘senior and scarce talent’.
How one company tackled chronic talent shortages

Yorelle Kalika of Active Global Caregivers explains how it navigated the chronic shortage of talent within the eldercare sector.
Asian businesses struggling to be agile

Two in three businesses in the Asia-Pacific are not quick enough to redesign the workforce to meet urgent business needs, according a new report.