HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Leadership in an agile workforce
As we enter into a new era of work, leadership will have to evolve and adapt to an increasingly agile and mobile workforce.
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69,000 jobs openings launched in the Philippines
The Philippines is looking to revive its economy and job market with the launch of over 69,000 jobs across the country.
Singapore Airlines cuts pay for all staff by at least 10%
The company will also be offering a COVID-19 special early retirement scheme to all ground staff and pilots.
Could hourly wages be the answer to Thailand’s unemployment woes?
While hourly wages will offer more flexibility in hiring, there are concerns among employers and activists.
Effective transformation requires talent, technology and time
Digital transformation needs to be a carefully thought-out process with an organisation’s people at the core, says Workday.
Unions halt ‘unacceptable’ retrenchment exercise by employer
NTUC, together with three unions, has reached an amicable agreement with a SIA Engineering-linked company on the retrenchment.
SIA Engineering-linked company criticised over handling of layoffs
The company has reportedly laid off 144 workers over three days without providing prior notice or proper reason.
Nearly 65,000 lost jobs this year: Malaysia HR Minister
The Malaysian government has taken steps to help displaced workers find employment by introducing a hiring incentive and training assistance programme.
MOM: Helping displaced Singaporeans find jobs “topmost priority”
Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo also expressed her commitment to ensuring essential workers get “fair opportunities” to progress.
Is Ethical Hacking the next big thing in the talent market?
As cyberattacks become more prevalent, sophisticated, and large-scale, there has never been a greater demand for ethical hackers.
SMEs in ASEAN continue digital journey
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for businesses to accelerate their digital transformation.
Singapore employers to receive S$4 billion to pay wages
140,000 employers will be receiving the payout which will add up to a total of S$15 billion disbursed since the first round of support packages.
Resorts World Sentosa lays off staff, to give them “fair compensation”
The integrated resort operator said the vast majority of local staff have been retained while all affected workers will get a “fair compensation”.
8 million people could lose jobs in the Philippines
The Philippines is set to have the highest unemployment rate in Southeast Asia this year, according to the latest report.
Malaysia’s unemployment rate highest in over 30 years
Despite the record unemployment rate, there are signs of economic recovery in the Southeast Asian country.
SMBs in South-East Asia at high risk of crypto-mining
Countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam are experiencing some of the highest number of mining attempts globally.
4 in 10 Singaporeans considering leaving jobs to start business
Singapore employers are facing a challenge in retaining their talent, with 41% of workers considering to be entrepreneurs.
At CDL, it’s about building an engaged, future-ready workforce
EXCLUSIVE: For City Developments Limited (CDL), it’s not just about developing large scale buildings around the world, but the people behind its success.
NTUC Job Security Council to help affected workers find new jobs
It will also help companies in Singapore meet manpower needs by mobilising workers from firms with excess manpower.
87% of Malaysians feel they are not skilled enough to stay employed
More than half of them also believe that their employers’ existing training and re-skilling programmes are not adequate.
Digital transformation key for small businesses in ASEAN
Despite an expected drop in revenue because of COVID-19, investment in technology tops priority for ASEAN businesses in 2020, a new survey reported.
Malaysians positive about impact of automation on jobs
Despite the optimism, there are still concerns among Malaysian workers that automation is putting their jobs at risk.
Microsoft launches initiative to address unemployment crisis
Besides equipping job seekers with digital skills, the initiative will also help employers upskill new and existing employees.
Companies in South-east Asia prepare for business restructure
61% of businesses in the region expect a significant or worse decline in annual revenue in the wake of COVID-19, new survey shows.
1 in 4 Singaporeans lost their jobs due to COVID-19
The latest survey also revealed that Singaporeans had to work outside of their usual hours such as evenings and weekends during the work-from-home period.
570,000 aviation jobs in the Philippines at risk
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warns that the aviation industry’s recovery will be long and challenging.
Malaysia’s wage subsidy programme saved 2.4 million jobs
Despite the jobs saved, Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to increase in the coming months due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jetstar Asia to cut a quarter of its workforce as part of recovery plan
The job cuts, affecting a mainly Singapore-based workforce, will come from across all parts of the business.
7 in 10 workers in Malaysia, Thailand uncomfortable returning to workplace
Employees said they will only be comfortable going back to their offices if a treatment or vaccine is found, according to a survey.