A third of Singaporeans feel more productive working from home
A new research revealed the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on employee productivity and well-being in Singapore.
IHRP, SHRI and EngageRocket launch productivity tool for remote working
The digital platform will ensure employees stay engaged and productive while empowering them to share thoughts and concerns anonymously.
SAP appoints Eileen Chua as Managing Director for Singapore
Chua started her career with SAP since 2011 and was responsible for the success of clients in the Financial Services, Transportation and Utilities industries.
Employers in Singapore urged to allow staff to take on second jobs
This is to help employees supplement their incomes if they have been affected by a shorter work week or temporary layoffs due to the pandemic.
Citi Singapore employees to receive $1,200 one-off compensation
More than Citi Singapore’s 1,600 employees will each receive a special compensation award of S$1,200 which will cost the company S$2 million.
LinkedIn offers free job listings to help fight COVID-19
Companies in the healthcare sector as well as essential services can now post job listings for free for the next three months on LinkedIn.
Searches for remote work surge amidst COVID-19 crisis
Job seekers are showing greater interest in working remotely with an increase in searches for terms like ‘remote’ and ‘work from home’ on job sites.
Rajah & Tann leading the way in remote working through technology
EXCLUSIVE: Being ahead of the curve in adopting technology has helped the Singapore based law firm adapt to remote working seamlessly.
Audit profession must rid ‘overworked, underpaid’ image to attract best talent
Many accounting graduates are deterred from joining the audit profession because of the perception that auditors are lowly-paid and made to work long hours.
HR Tech Fest Connect 2020: The Future of Remote Work Is Now
We are excited to launch the HR Tech Fest Connect 2020, a 100% virtual conference that aims to prepare the workforce for The Future of Remote Work.
Bridging the APAC talent shortage by using technology as a force for good
EXCLUSIVE: Daiana Beitler, Philanthropies Lead at Microsoft Asia, shares how the company is bridging the region’s talent shortage while doing good.
Over 320,000 duty free and travel retail jobs at risk in Asia Pacific
Governments in the Asia Pacific are urged to include the duty free and travel retail industry in their financial support packages.
Deloitte Southeast Asia acquires 50 members of AccelTeam
The acquisition will further strengthen Deloitte Southeast Asia’s analytics and cognitive (A&C) services in the region.
MOM: Companies face stop-work order for not allowing telecommuting
The Ministry of Manpower plans to have more than 100 officers check on companies who have not implemented flexible work arrangements.
COVID-19: What measures are employers taking?
EXCLUSIVE: HRM Asia finds out what are some of the measures and technologies companies have implemented during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Singtel directors to take 10% fee cut “in show of solidarity”
The latest measure comes after announcing a wage freeze across the company, except for operational and support staff, earlier this month.
34 firms issued stop-work orders for flouting safe distancing measures
A four-day long operation which conducted random checks on more than 100 companies resulted in 34 firms being issued stop-work orders.
Malaysia announces RM250 billion stimulus package
The stimulus package will help cushion the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak for workers, businesses and the health industry.
Gojek donates 25% of senior management pay to drivers
The Indonesian hide hailing firm will also cut all budgeted salary increases for the year with the consent of its full-time employees.
Brewing up a digital and people-first culture at APB Singapore
EXCLUSIVE: Amidst the digital transformation at the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Singapore, one thing remains at the heart of the company – its people.
COVID-19: MOM issues advisory on employees’ travel
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the MOM has issued an advisory for employers on handling employees’ travel movements.
Malaysia goes into temporary lockdown
From March 18 to March 31, travel to and from Malaysia will be prohibited, while all non-essential businesses and services will be shuttered.
Are Singapore workers ready for technological disruptions?
PayPal report finds that while Singapore workers are well-equipped to deal with technological disruptions, financial preparedness is still lacking.
Most Singapore employees are not confident in their data literacy skills
A staggering 84% of employees in Singapore are not confident in their data literacy skills which is costing S$5.1 billion in productivity annually.
Singapore employers required to report salary cuts
Employers are now required to notify the Ministry of Manpower of any cost-saving measures that affect employees’ salaries from March 12.
Citibank Singapore extends paternity leave to 4 weeks
The bank will double the government-mandated two-week paternity leave while maternity leave will remain unchanged at 16 weeks.
Neal Cross: Disruption is someone else solving problems better than you
The word ‘disruption’ is a term conveniently used and something that many businesses strive to achieve. But what exactly is a disruption?
HR Fest Awards 2020: Recognising the best of HR
One of the most anticipated events at the HR Tech Festival Asia 2020 will see a total of 40 finalists vying for the top award in six categories.
Facebook shuts offices after employee contracts COVID-19
The social media giant has shut part of its offices in Singapore and London after one of its employees was tested positive for COVID-19.
ASEAN sees more women in leadership positions
ASEAN is making progress towards gender equality after seeing an increase in the number of women in leadership positions this year.