HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Chen Fong Tuan
For Chen Fong Tuan, the Chief People Officer for Malaysia’s Mah Sing group, helping people build their careers is more than a job – it’s a calling.
Single expertise no longer enough in employees
According to recruitment experts, companies now look for candidates who have a good grasp of all the business functions.
PSA’s Southeast Asia CEO on leadership and future-prepping
Ong Kim Pong delves into PSA’s unique leadership culture, developing a future talent pipeline, and more.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Dianne Goette
The Asia-Pacific Regional Director for Talent Acquisition with Ogilvy has taken an unconventional route to HR leadership.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Jaspreet Kakar
As Chief HR Officer of AXA Philippines, Jaspreet Kakar is reimagining the entire suite of HR infrastructure with verve and dexterity.
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’.
HRM Asia’s inaugural Watch List reveal begins
HRM Magazine Asia is set to unveil its highly-anticipated list of next-generation HR leadership talent from across Southeast Asia.
Zero real wage growth in the Philippines for 16 years: World Bank
According to World Bank experts, there has been income stagnation in the Philippines since the turn of the millenium.
Singapore performs well in human capital study
Singapore ranked 13 out of 195 in the first-ever scientific study ranking countries for their levels of human capital.
PSA’s Southeast Asia CEO on maritime workforce challenges
Ong Kim Pong, Regional CEO for Southeast Asia at PSA International, chats about navigating the choppy waters of disruption.
Travel and hospitality professionals in demand
Malaysian firms are on the look out for many more hospitality professionals, according to the latest research from Monster.
Thai minister urges universities to up tech skills training
Unless Thai university graduates have the relevant technology competencies, mass unemployment will be a real threat.
Automation to kill Southeast Asian jobs: WEF
Experts at the World Economic Forum have warned that huge employment problems will hit the region if skills do not keep up with technology advances.
Grab implements microlearning platform for drivers
The ride-sharing firm will be using mobile technology to provide onboarding and continuous learning via mobile devices.
Myanmar to train workers for Thai fisheries
A new agreement between Myanmar and Thailand will provide a legal pathway for trained fisheries workers to gain employment in Thailand.
Cambodia earmarks government jobs for youth
The incoming government of Cambodia is looking to start with a clean slate, and bring the country’s youth into the fold.
Work-related hearing loss a rising health concern
Prolonged noise pollution at the workplace seems to be giving rise to hearing loss issues among some workers and workplaces in Malaysia.
The untold secrets of effective team-building
With the future of work just around the corner, helping teams bond and grow stronger collectively is more important than ever.
How to protect your talent from workplace bullying
In this second of two extracts on workplace bullying, Marion Neubronner highlights what organisations can do to combat poor workplace behaviour.
Philippines inch towards 100-day paid maternity leave
The proposed law is progressing through the Filipino House of Representatives; one of the country’s two law-making bodies.
Malaysia halts intake of Bangladeshi workers
The Malaysian government has suspended the national migration system used to hire workers specifically from Bangladesh.
HR Tech Think Tank: Registrations now open
At HRM Asia’s HR Think Tank, delegates will have the chance to immerse themselves in one of eight different HR technology streams.
Bought-out Uber continuing to recruit in Singapore
Despite closing its Southeast Asian app, the ride-hailing giant looks set to maintain its regional headquarters in the city-state.
Maritime industry awards $1.9 million worth of scholarships
Local maritime businesses in Singapore all contributed to the education fund, which is aimed at developing the industry’s pipeline of talent.
Robotics literacy course launched in Singapore
Universal Robots and Singapore’s e2i are partnering to provide training in robotics solutions and automation equipment.
Refining the path for success
Josh Heniro, Director of Southeast Asia Operations at the Institute of Management Accountants, talks about bridging the skills gap in the financial sector.
All the right moves
In a globalised world facing non-stop change, job rotations are a potent way for a company’s future leaders to show off and develop their agility.
Speaking the business language
Business acumen is one of the most important skills for HR practitioners to have, writes Pallavi Srivastava, Asia-Pacific Talent Partner, Global Technology Services, IBM.
Up to the challenge? The role of the Chief HR Officer
Do HR leaders in Asia have the skills and resources to truly take advantage of the digital age? HRM Magazine Asia investigates
JP Morgan’s Kwang Kam Shing talks diversity, robots, and change
JP Morgan Private Banking’s Asia CEO has had to count on her wealth of experience to lead the company through transformative times.