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.
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.
HR Job of the Week: Head of HR for an international law firm
Take a seat at the board table, and ultimate responsibility for all Asia-Pacific people matters across this large, international law firm.
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.
Singapore Think Tank brings HR and stakeholders together
The Institute for HR Professionals aimed to inspire some high-level thinking on today’s challenges for workforce managers.
1,000 people show up to support fair and inclusive workplaces
The New Paper Big Walk 2018 in Singapore welcomed more than 1,000 participants to walk in support of building fair and inclusive workplaces for all.
Singapore not backing down on foreign worker restrictions
The restrictions on cheap foreign labour has forced companies to invest in technology and other productivity-boosting measures.
Companies in Singapore recognised for corporate giving efforts
Some 60 “champions of good” in Singapore’s business world have been commended for driving corporate stewardship and social impact.
Bosch Southeast Asia’s long-term investment in talent
In the second part of this exclusive interview, Bosch Southeast Asia’s HR Director explains how the company looks to the future.
How Bosch helps its employees ‘invent for life’
Using technology to impact society is a team effort at Bosch, where each employee is a key part of the company’s transformation journey.
Indonesia calls on HR to lead nationwide skills development
The Minister for Manpower says HR leaders have an important role in raising the living standards of the country’s working poor.
HRM Magazine Asia wins double in Asia-wide publishing awards
HRM Magazine Asia picked up the silver prize for Best Trade Media at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Publishing Awards.
HR Tech Think Tank: Talent Management software
Talent management software is a complex ecosystem, as delegates to this cluster of the HR Tech Think Tank discovered.
HRM Asia’s top stories for October, 2018
Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of October, from hi-tech staff lounges to the HRM Asia Watch List.
RCA2018: Best Background Screening Provider
RISQ Group has snagged the Best Background Screening Provider award for the second year in a row.
HR Festival Asia: Get ready for lift-off in May, 2019
Don’t miss out on this game-changing conference and expo, which is set to redefine HR thought leadership for the new world of work.
Southeast Asia most confident in digital readiness
However, budget constraints, lack of adequate talent, and outdated or unsuitable infrastructure are still hindering technology adoption.
RCA2018: Best Talent Mobility Provider
Niche consultancy Talent Mobility Asia has won the Best Talent Mobility Provider trophy at this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018 – That’s a wrap!
Our final list is a diverse showcase of HR leaders who are on clear upward trajectories towards increasingly strategic and far-reaching roles.
Labour market reform among Malaysia’s top priorities
There will be a focus on improving labour efficiency and productivity, enhancing access to quality education and training.
RCA2018: Best Business Hotel
Equarius Hotel, part of the Resorts World Sentosa complex, was named the Best Business Hotel in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.
RCA2018: Best Corporate MICE Venue (Southeast Asia)
Oakwood Hotel and Residence Sri Racha was named the best corporate-level MICE player in Southeast Asia, in a first for the Readers’ Choice Awards.
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.
RCA2018: Best Corporate Wellness Provider
Fullerton Health outscored its rivals to claim the Best Corporate Wellness Provider trophy at the HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018
RCA2018: Best Corporate MICE Venue (for large-scale events)
Resorts World Sentosa celebrated two awards at the Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018. The first was for Best Corporate MICE Venue.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Monir Azzouzi
The Head of Employee Experience at Malaysian telecom Maxis is a digital transformation specialist with a string of successes.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Naveen Chhabra
Olam International’s Regional Head of HR for Southeast Asia has a technology background, but says HR is where he can have the biggest impact.
Malaysian immigration deports Bangladeshi workers
This follows allegations that a syndicate of recruiting agents monopolised the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers.
KPMG unveils ‘smart’ clubhouse powered by AI
The space is part of the firm’s intent to spearhead the future of work and enhance staff experience through technology and innovation.