HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Women at the forefront of digitalisation
Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020 saw female leaders share their experiences and challenges in driving digitalisation.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: The role of HR and technology in ASEAN
On Day 2, government and industry leaders discussed the role of HR and technology post COVID-19 at the ASEAN Future Of Work Track.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What’s happening on Day 2
Be ready to be treated to an exciting line-up of speakers and sessions for Day 2 of the HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Navigating ASEAN towards a better future
Government and industry leaders from Southeast Asia converged at the ASEAN Future of Work Track to discuss how the region can emerge stronger from the crisis.
Singapore won’t run out of jobs, says Minister for Trade and Industry
Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said Singaporeans should not worry as there are 3.5 million jobs for 2.5 million locals.
Tencent to open regional hub in Singapore, hiring started
The company, who has offices in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, sees Singapore as a strategic location to expand its presence in Southeast Asia.
Positive signs for Malaysia as unemployment rate falls
Malaysia saw an improvement in its unemployment rate after the progressive reopening of economic sectors in May.
Workers need to return to the office, says WHO
The European chief of the WHO have urged workers to shed their fear of returning to the workplace, saying it is an inevitable development.
Singapore Airlines Group to retrench about 4,300 employees
SIA CEO said it is the “hardest and most agonising decision”, and that the retrenchment will be done in a fair and respectful manner.
Thailand ready to reopen to international visitors
More jobs are at risk of being lost if borders remain closed throughout 2020, warns the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Worst yet to come for Singapore as more layoffs expected
The economic outlook remains uncertain and Singapore has yet to feel the full economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What is the future of work in ASEAN?
Key government and business leaders from around ASEAN will provide key insights into how workforces in the region can be reshaped.
More than 5,000 Singaporeans retrenched in first half of 2020
Manpower Minister Josephine Teo also revealed there were 90,500 unemployed Singaporeans and permanent residents as of June this year.
Aon forms coalition of companies to help economic recovery
The coalition will collaborate to outline a set of guidelines for businesses and communities to help restart the economy safely.
5G technology expected to create 39,000 jobs in Malaysia
The deployment of 5G would contribute up to RM12.7 billion between 2021 and 2025 to the Malaysia’s economy.
Philippines’ unemployment rate declines as economy reopens
The reopening of the economy in the Philippines has helped the country reduce its unemployment numbers.
MOM working ‘doubly hard’ to stamp out discrimination against locals
The MOM is stepping up their scrutiny and enforcement actions against employers in Singapore who blatantly practise discrimination.
Thailand aims to create over a million jobs with new stimulus
Further measures such as subsidies to encourage more hiring and domestic travel are expected to be rolled out in the near future.
MOM to raise salary criteria for Employment Passes and S Passes
Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo said the adjustment is to enable firms to access the manpower they need while ensuring a strong Singaporean core.
Malaysia launches redeployment initiative for laid-off workers
The human resources ministry in Malaysia is working to reduce cases of local and foreign workers losing their jobs through the redeployment initiative
224,800 workers in Singapore affected by cost-cutting measures
The three most common cost-cutting measures are adjustments to monthly salary components, no-pay leave and shorter work weeks.
Over 4,600 jobs offered by Singapore start-ups
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also revealed the top five jobs that are offered in its weekly jobs situation report.
Zoom opens data centre in Singapore, plans to hire more locals
The latest Singapore data centre, which is its first in Southeast Asia, brings its total to 18 sites globally.
S’pore extends Jobs Support Scheme among $8b worth of measures
The scheme, which was due to expire in August, will be extended by seven months until March next year at a more sustainable level.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards: Last day to nominate!
The clock is ticking to send in your nominations for the coveted HRM Asia Readers Choice Awards. So hurry before the nominations close!
Over 11,000 Malaysians employed under Hiring Incentive Programme
The RM1.5 billion programme was introduced to help workers who have been displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic find jobs.
Indonesia looks to boost job creation with new Bill
The job creation Bill will make it more attractive for foreign companies to create jobs in the country which has seen record unemployment rate.
92,000 jobs committed to Singapore job seekers
Manpower Minister Josephine Teo revealed that about seven in 10 of the jobs committed so far are PMET roles.
Thailand lifts entry ban on selected foreigners
Thailand will permit entry for four groups of foreign nationals subject to stringent requirements and quarantine.
47 firms in Singapore on watchlist for possible discriminatory hiring
The companies, which comprise of both large and small firms, are found to have “exceptionally high share of PMETs compared with their industry peers”.