SHRI and BIPO launch one-stop HR service for Chinese firms
The China Desk service provides Chinese companies expanding into Singapore with a one-stop solution that caters to their business needs.
Addressing mental health from a global and local perspective
A new guide from Business Group on Health aims to help develop and implement mental health programmes for employees and their families.
COVID-19 to inflict heavy economic cost on East Asia and the Pacific
Almost 35 million people would remain mired in poverty as COVID-19 forces an economic meltdown across East Asia and the Pacific, warned the World Bank in an economic update.
Employers in Asia expecting modest salary increase
Amidst the economic slowdown and uncertainties, employers in Asia are planning modest salary increases for their employees.
India, Indonesia and China employees most optimistic about their careers
Employees from the three Asia Pacific nations are the most optimistic in the world according to the LinkedIn Opportunity Index 2020.
Job fears for China graduates as job fairs cancelled
The coronavirus outbreak has caused many large-scale job fairs in China to be suspended as Chinese graduates are set for a gloom job market this year.
Asia lags behind in Global Talent Competitiveness
Singapore is the sole Asian nation in the top 10 of the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) launched by INSEAD.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi created 50,000 jobs in India
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said they have created 50,000 jobs in India and sold a million devices in a single day.
No “significant” loss of jobs from Artificial Intelligence in China
The rise of Artificial Intelligence have threatened to displace millions of jobs in China. But the latest government report has played down the fears.
2019 Review: A year of ups and downs
Let’s take a look back on some of the biggest news in the region that have made 2019 one of the most defining years in the employment world.
Japan dominates most expensive cities for expats
Japan has been ranked one of the most expensive countries for expats after four of its cities took up top spots in the latest global charts.
Yum China wins Top Employer title in China
This is the second year in a row that the company has won the award, which recognises leading employers in more than 115 countries around the world.
The world loves American freelancers
Almost 40% of all U.S freelance jobs advertised on Upwork are hired by foreign-based companies.
Wage defaults in the spotlight across China
Authorities in China are doubling down on national efforts to eradicate wage defaults across the economy.
Massive Asia-Pacific free-trade pact to go ahead without India
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) includes 15 member countries and covers half the world’s population.
Malaysia and China join forces to boost tech skills
The two Asian countries will cooperate in technical and vocational education training to prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
China set to overtake the US in STEM talent by 2030
The tide is turning when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics talent, with China now boasting more current students.
Asia- Pacific will see medical benefit costs rise by 10% next year
The Asia region is expected to see a significant rise in medical benefit costs, although they will vary vastly from country to country.
Workers fare better when employer is kind
Acts of kindness by the employers of bus drivers determined the overall state of their mental and physical health.
Ram Charan’s biggest advice for Chief HR Officer success
Ram Charan, keynote speaker at HR Technology Conference & Exposition® China, shared some key ideas for HR leaders in the digital age.
Two Cents: When your founder and inspirational leader leaves
As Jack Ma stands down from Alibaba with billions in the bank and an entire leadership philosophy in his name, how does anyone follow in his footsteps?
Thailand and Vietnam fight to attract manufacturers
The two ASEAN economies both want to woo companies away from China amid its political and economic tensions.
Asia’s corporate wellness market to more than double by 2024
China and Japan fuelling massive rise in wellness spending by companies as they do more for employees’ health.
Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg resigns over Hong Kong protests
Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg has resigned over the Hong Kong protests. the first casualty of China’s warning to the business sector.
China’s workers choose new economy over old
The services sector is attracting top talent as China’s economy shifts away from the manufacturing industry that powered its growth previously.
Cathay Pacific staff warned off Hong Kong protests
The Hong Kong-based airline has issued a warning to staff as local protests escalate throughout the city and shut down the airport.
More of China’s graduates choose to work in second-tier cities
Shanghai and Beijing are losing their shine as cities of choice for graduates. Those in the know are choosing satellite and second-tier cities.
US tech firms plan Asian expansion to secure talent
Companies in the US are gearing up to expand into Asian markets. They are in search of new talent, as well as customers.
The risks for employers in China’s growing #MeToo movement
Matthew Durham, with Simmons & Simmons, says the law on sexual harassment in Mainland China is rapidly catching up to societal change.
The impact of China’s “996” debate on foreign IT companies
Jessie Ye, an Associate Director with TMF Group in China, says IT companies should resist the domestic industry pressure for 12 hours shifts.